Obituary of James D. McLaughlin

James "Jimmy Mac" McLaughlin, age 74 of Ridley Park, PA passed away at home on May 22, 2023. He was born and raised in Northeast Philadelphia by his parents, Joseph and Mary Riley McLaughlin. He has lived in Ridley, PA since 2018, previously residing in Lansdowne, PA. He served his country in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. James was a Shipment Supervisor for 32 years for Holt and Penn Terminals. He enjoyed fine  art, shopping, Japanese film, jewelry, and crafting with his grandchild. In addition to his parents, James is preceded in death by his wife, Sandra McLaughlin, who passed in 2018, and sister Lyne McLaughlin. He is survived by his loving daughter, Maura Lecates, brother Joseph McLaughlin, nieces and nephews; Lauren, Kate, and Connor, and his grandchild LilyAnne Lecates. A visitation for Jimmy Mac will take place on Thursday, June 1st from 2:00 -3:00 PM at the Pagano Funeral Home, 3711 Foulk Rd. Garnet Valley, PA followed by a funeral service at 3:00 PM. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.paganofuneralhome.com.