James A. Diamond, 89, of Pottstown

James A. Diamond, 89, husband of Mary (Spotts) Diamond of Pottstown, PA, who he was married to for 60 years, passed away Wednesday March 7, 2018 at Parkhouse Providence Pointe, Royersford, Pa.

Born in Phoenixville, PA, he was a son of the late John T. and Helen (Oley) Diamond. Jim was a Phoenixville High School graduate of the class of 1948.

He worked as a laborer for the former A.P. Desano and J.R. Hollingsworth companies. He then worked as a park ranger for Valley Forge Park. He was a member of St. Aloysius RCC, 223 Beech Street in Pottstown, Pa.

Surviving with his wife are three children, Lynn Benensky wife of Micahel of Pottstown, Pa, James Diamond husband of Jeanette of Camp Hill, Pa and Tracey Flynn wife of Mark of Pottstown, Pa. He is also survived by five grandchildren Sean Diamond (Lauren) of Somerville, MA, Eric Diamond (Nicole) of Downington, Pa, Patrick Flynn (Alysson) of Columbus, MS, Gabriel Benensky of Pottstown, Pa, and Amy Diamond of Camp Hill, Pa. Jim is also survived by three great-granddaughters, Mia, Kaylee and Lucy. Jim is also predeceased by a brother, John T. Diamond, Jr.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Aloysius RCC on Saturday March 17, 2018 at 11 a.m. The family will receive friends in the church’s Gathering Center Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Interment will be private in St. Aloysius New Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Pottstown Regional Public Library, 500 East High Street, Pottstown, Pa. 19464 or to St. Aloysius RCC, 223 Beech Street, Pottstown, Pa 19464.

Warker-Troutman Funeral Home, 726 East High St., Pottstown, Pa, is in charge of arrangements. To view obituaries or to send condolences go to www.warkertroutmanfuneralhome.com