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James E.
Conwell
February 4, 1960 – March 3, 2023
James E. Conwell died peacefully on February 3, 2023 surrounded by family in Sarasota FL, the day before his 63 birthday. Jim was living the dream, when working from home became the norm, he moved to Sarasota to ride out his career, to enjoy his favorite hobbies. Golfing, fishing, biking and magnificent Florida sunsets became the fruits of his labor. Born and raised in Wynnewood, PA, Jim bled blue and white his whole life. He went to St. Margaret's in Narberth, Episcopal Academy and Penn State. He loved being a 'Narb' almost as much as he loved being a Penn State fanatic! But his greatest love was being Uncle Jim. When the kids were little he was well known for arriving with his pillow in hand ready for battle! His infamous extension fork appeared for every celebration. He called after every Halloween and threatened to eat their candy while they were at school.… Even when he lived in Arizona!! He always had a pocket full of twenties for Christmas and played master of ceremonies for the talent shows and pollyannas. Jim was a good listener and adviser. He made every one of his nieces and nephews feel like his favorite. He followed them in their schools and sports and was genuinely interested in them. Through all the ups and downs in life, if you called Uncle Jim, he had a way of making you feel like everything would be okay. He cared very much and loved all in a special way.
Jim had a lifelong career as a bond trader that started in New York City. Jim moved back to Philadelphia, lived in Scottsdale, AZ for a few years, and spent the last 15 years with LPL Financial in Charlotte, NC.
He is predeceased by his father Charles Conwell, who passed just two days before him, and his mother Diane Conwell (deLuca). Jim is survived by his brother Charles, Jr (Deirdre McGreal), sister Cathleen McErlean (Joseph) and sister Amy. Jim is also survived by his 12 favorite nieces and nephews, 11 great nieces and nephews, and many lifelong friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to join us in an extra special double celebration for Jim and his father Charlie to be held on Saturday April 1, 2023 at Our Mother of Good Counsel Church, 31 Pennswood Rd Bryn Mawr , Pa 19010. Visitation 10:15-11:00 AM (in church) and Mass at 11:00 AM. Interment at Calvary Cemetery.
**For those unable to attend the Funeral Mass, it will be livestreamed from the Our Mother of Good Counsel Parish website: Live Streaming - Mass - Our Mother of Good Counsel Parish - Bryn Mawr, PA (omgcparish.org)
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to: The Tunnel to Towers Foundation in Memory of James E. Conwell. Online: T2T.org by mail: 2361 Hylan Blvd. Staten Island, NY 10306 or call: 718-987-1931
Our Mother of Good Counsel Church
10:15 - 11:00 am
Our Mother of Good Counsel Church
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