James R. Passeau, 82

December 14, 1939 - September 08, 2022

James R. Passeau, 82, of Manor Twp., passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2022, at the Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Johnstown, PA, he was the son of the late Russell and Catherine (McPhee) Passeau.

Jim worked for the Kimberly-Clark Corporation, formerly the Scott Paper Company. Jim was a Sergeant of Guard in corporate security and a part of the Certified Emergency Response Team, Emergency Response Services rescue.

Jim always believed in giving back to the community. He spent many years volunteering in the Cub Scouts where he taught young cub scouts how to identify animal tracks, bird feathers and hunting skills. Jim was also a volunteer firefighter with the Norwood Fire company where he would run ambulance calls. Jim served in the Army National Guard and was a lifelong member of the Free Masons Lodge #711 and the NUR Shriners. He loved many things in life including hunting, camping, traveling and the Philadelphia Eagles. But most of all, Jim loved and cherished his family.

A loving father and grandfather, Jim is survived by his daughters, Tracy Lynn Rook and her husband Mike of Worcester, PA and Kimberly A. Passeau of Worcester, PA, and three grandchildren, Tiffany DiRado, Jonathan Passeau and Courtney Passeau. Also surviving is his companion of 15 years, Cheryl Henry; three sisters, Carol Goldberg, Kathy Svencer and Janet Plis; and two brothers, Gary Passeau and Ted Passeau. He was preceded in death by his son, Jimmy Passeau, Jr., in June, 2022; three brothers, Bob, George and Ray; and a sister, Lavern.

A memorial service will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 2421 Willow Street Pike, Willow Street, PA 17584, where the family will receive guests beginning at 11:00 AM. Entombment will follow at Conestoga Memorial Park, Lancaster.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in James’ memory may be offered to www.369LEMC.com in support of first responders, military, and communities in need.