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James “Sparky” T. Nangle Jr.

July 16, 1948 - March 3, 2026
Visitation
Sacred Heart Church Manoa
105 Wilson Ave.
Havertown, PA
Monday 3/16, 9:00 am - 10:15 am
Mass
Sacred Heart Church Manoa
105 Wilson Ave.
Havertown, PA
Monday 3/16, 10:30 am

James T. Jr. “Sparky”, age 77, of Drexel Hill PA

Formerly of Havertown and Philadelphia, died peacefully at home with his loving wife and stepson by his side on March 3, 2026, preceded by his parents, Beatrice and James Sr., his sisters; Beatrice Matteo, Teresa Glotfelty, Marie Nangle and Margaret Bolen, his brother; Steven Nangle, his sisters-in-law Marie Weaverling, Trudy Welch and his brothers-in-law Tim Matteo, Richard Bolen Sr., and Carl Messner.

Survived by his wife, Elaine (nee Ellinger), his stepson George Ellinger, his grandson Noah and his brother-in-law James Glotfelty, many loving relatives, especially nieces and nephews, friends, and fellow Marines.

Sparky proudly served his country as a corporal in the United States Marine Corps. He is a decorated veteran awarded many medals which include both the Silver and Bronze Stars and two Purple Hearts. He attended the annual Marine Corps reunions never forgetting the brotherhood. (Semper Fi). Sparky enjoyed gardening, bingo and was an avid Philadelphia Phillies fan.

Relatives & friends are invited to his Visitation Monday, March 16th, at 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:30 AM. Both Visitation and Mass will be held at Sacred Heart Church, 105 Wilson Ave Havertown, PA 19083. Inurnment will be later at Arlington National Cemetery.

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Sacred Heart Church Manoa
105 Wilson Ave.
Havertown, PA
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Monday 3/16, 9:00 am - 10:15 am
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Sacred Heart Church Manoa
105 Wilson Ave.
Havertown, PA
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Monday 3/16, 10:30 am

James T. Jr. “Sparky”, age 77, of Drexel Hill PA Formerly of Havertown and Philadelphia, died peacefully at home with his loving wife and stepson by his side on March 3, 2026, preceded by his parents, Beatrice and James Sr., his sisters; Beatrice Matteo, Teresa Glotfelty, Marie Nangle and Margaret Bolen, his brother; Steven Nangle,Continue Reading

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Louis & Genny Pinketti left a message on March 16, 2026:
Our Sincere condolences to your family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. RIP Sparky
Stephen DI julia left a message on March 15, 2026:
God bless Your family. Sparky was My closest buddy and friend, He will be missed by a whole lot of guys from the neighborhood. God speed Sparky.
Love Richard, Kathy, Richie, Ivana, Bryce, Brenda and Family left a message on March 14, 2026:
Thinking of you all during this difficult time. Sending our love from Florida.
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Terri Gioiosa left a message on March 13, 2026:
Our sincere condolences on the passing of your uncle, R.I.P., ❤️
Joseph Looker left a message on March 12, 2026:
Sparky, You were a true brother who will always be in my mind. We grew up together in West Philly hanging at 66th st. and did our time in the Marine Corps, where you were one of the hero's of hill 861A. God protect you brother and SEMPER FIDELIS
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Jeanne Cassidy left a message on March 11, 2026:
Elaine, George & Noah So sorry for your loss Sparky was a really nice & generous man. Had some fun times down the shore. He will be missed
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