James F. Carpenter Jr.

April 24, 1931 - November 7, 2018

James F. Carpenter Jr., age 87 of Norristown and formerly West Conshohocken, died on Wednesday, November 7, 2018. He was born in West Conshohocken on April 24, 1931 son of the late James F. Sr. and Emma (Righter) Carpenter. He was the beloved husband of the late Nancy (Wannemaker) Carpenter. Jim was born, raised and a lifelong resident of West Conshohocken. He graduated from Conshohocken High School. He served his country honorably as a United States Air Force Veteran. He was the owner/operator of Carpenter’s Card and Gift Shop in Plymouth Shopping Ctr. He loved all things to do w/ trains and civil war history. He is survived by: 4 brothers, Harry (Sue) of Conshohocken, Jerry of E. Norriton, Robert (Denise) of New Lenox, IL and Michael (Linda) of West Conshohocken; 4 sisters, Janice Zemla of Sanborn, NY, Marianne Nippes (Robert) of King of Prussia, Kathy Dunlevy (Walt) of Conshohocken, Eileen Hillanbrand (Bob) of Tuckerton, NJ; many nieces, nephews and friends. Beside his wife and parents, he was predeceased by: a brother, George; and 2 sisters, Emmajane Gravinese and Dolores Kuprunas. Relatives and friends may pay respects on Monday morning, November 12, 2018 from 9-10:50am at the William A. Moore Funeral Home, 708 Fayette St., Conshohocken. A service will commence in the funeral home at 11am. Internment is private. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org or 800-805-5856.