James J. Logue, Jr.

James J. Logue, Jr. of Absecon passed peacefully into eternity on March 26, 2025, at the age of 100 years, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Germantown, Pennsylvania, he enjoyed a happy childhood and a strong education. The son of proud Irish immigrants, he was raised with a love of his heritage and his Catholic Faith. Family, Faith, and love of our nation were central to Jim throughout his life.

After attending LaSalle College High School, he enlisted in the Merchant Marine and attended the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York. During World War II, he served his country with pride in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Mediterranean. He served until the end of the war, receiving an Honorable Discharge at the rank of Second Lieutenant.

After the war, Jim began a career in industry, eventually attaining the rank of Vice President at Spencer Gifts in Atlantic City, a position he loved, working with people who enriched his life. Following his retirement from Spencer Gifts in 1988, Jim began his post-retirement career, his dream job: working as a starter at Blue Heron Pines.

Through the years of his education, career, and retirement, he drew strength from the love of his family. He was proud to raise eight children, and his life with his beloved wife, Dolores, brought him great joy and peace. Together, they made their home a welcoming haven for extended family and friends.

A founding member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Jim quietly served his faith community over the past 50 years. For decades, he taught religious education classes. He also served as an Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist, bringing the Blessed Sacrament to those in hospitals and to the homebound. Each year, at the parish’s Museum of Saints, Jim was, of course, St. Patrick. He was a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, and he was active in the Irish American Cultural Society of South Jersey.

In 2024, Jim was honored to receive medals for his military service, shortly before celebrating his 100th birthday with family and friends. He was deeply touched by the enthusiasm of his fellow parishioners and Abseconites as they held a small parade and ceremony in his honor for his birthday.

Jim was predeceased by his dear parents, James and Grace; his brother, Eugene; and his infant son, Brian Joseph. He is survived by his devoted wife, Dolores; his loving children, Susanne Snyder, Patricia, James (Jacqueline), Christine Tamburilla (Daniel), Michael, Sean, Peter (Maura), and Mary Hughes (Steve); 14 grandchildren: Micah (Katryna), James, Ian (Beth), Eric, Danielle (Peter), Christian, Antoinette, Patrick, Marina, Abigail, Stevie, Sloane, Seamus, and Ruairi; 4 great-grandchildren; his sister, Marie Claus; nieces and nephews; and other family members in the U.S. and Ireland.

Visitation will be held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 591 New Jersey Avenue, Absecon, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. on Saturday, April 5. A Mass of Christian Burial will immediately follow at 11 a.m. Burial will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery, Mays Landing.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Jim’s memory may be made to the Holy Spirit High School Tuition Assistance Fund. If sending a check, please add “in memory of James Logue” in the memo line and mail to Holy Spirit High School, 500 S New Road, Absecon, NJ 08201. To donate online, please use this custom link: bit.ly/3DPEGKH and add “in memory of James Logue” in the comments box.