James Richard Boylan Sr. Obituary
We are sad to announce that on November 24, 2025 we had to say goodbye to James Richard Boylan Sr. of Blue Bell, Pennsylvania. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Richard Boylan Sr. to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John J. Boylan Jr. and Eleanor; and his sister Joan (late Kaz Werc). He is survived by: his wife Rosemary; his children, James Jr., Katie Cope (Greg), Amy Reichert (Zac) and Molly Barber (Ryan); his grandchildren, Abigail, James, Peter, Whitney, Tamsin, Vienna, Ben, Crew, Douglas and Eleanor; and his brothers, John (Ruth) and Michael (Grace). He is also survived by in-laws, nieces, nephews, and more friends.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, December 2nd 2025 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM and on Wednesday, December 3rd 2025 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM. A funeral Mass was held on Wednesday, December 3rd 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. Helena Church (1489 Dekalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422). A burial was held on Wednesday, December 3rd 2025 at 12:30 PM at the Holy Sepulchre Cemetery (3301 W Cheltenham Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19150).
Jim was generous to many causes; in lieu of flowers, please make a contribution in Jim's memory to the charity of your choice.
