James J. Healy Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

James J. Healy, 76, of Benicia passed away Tuesday in a local care home following a valiant battle with cancer. He was born in Los Angeles, lived in Riverside for many years followed by fifteen years in Montana before settling in Benicia five years ago. Jim worked in Food Sales for over twenty-five years and later owned both a video store and a Bed & Breakfast. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army from 1958 to 1960. Jim was a member of St. Dominic's Church, Knights of Columbus, Ancient Order of Hibernians and a life member of the VFW. Jim is survived by his daughter Jane (Robert) Brown, son Michael (Nicole) Healy; siblings, Mary Ann Healy, Kate Saporito, Martin (Sandra) Healy , Matthew (Patricia) Healy, Brigid (Robert) Graham, and siblings; and grandchildren Anthony, Timmy & Eddie Brown. He was preceded in death by his wife Suzanne last year, son Jim Healy Jr. in 2005, Raymond Timothy Healy, William Healy, Frances Pyne, and brother-in-law Peter Saporito. Vigil services will be held 7:00 p.m., Monday at Passalacqua Funeral Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 a.m., Tuesday at St. Dominic's Church, 475 East I Street, Benicia. Burial will follow in St. Dominic's Cemetery. Family prefers donations to St. Vincent de Paul, c/o St. Dominic's Church. Visitation will be after 4:00 p.m. Monday at Passalacqua Funeral Chapel.

James J. Healy

November 12, 1937 - April 15, 2014