James E. Mullarkey, 63, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2011 at Hospice of Lancaster in Mount Joy. He was born in Philadelphia to the late James and Martha (McKnight) Mullarkey.

Jim is survived by his wife, Margaret V. (Henderson) Mullarkey.

Jim retired from Atlas Recycling Co.

He was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church.

He was a former member of the Philadelphia VFW.

Jim was a hockey and baseball fan and rooted for the Philadelphia Flyers and Phillies.

Surviving in addition to his wife, are two step-daughters, a step-son, six step-grandsons, one step-great granddaughter, two brothers and spouses, four nephews, three great nephews, and five great nieces. He was preceded in death by a three sisters.

A Memorial Mass will be Celebrated on Thursday, May 12, 2011 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church 501 East Orange Street Lancaster, PA 17602 at 11am with The Rev. Daniel Mitzel officiating. Friends and family may call to the church from 10-11 on Thursday. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lancaster County PO Box 4125 Lancaster, PA 17602 or online at www.hospiceoflancaster.org. To send the family an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 717-393-9661