James E. Jorgensen

On Thursday, May 16, James E. Jorgensen peacefully passed away at home surrounded by love. Jim was born, by the sea, in Wildwood Crest, NJ to Thomas and Anna Jorgensen. It was there that Jim enjoyed his childhood. He graduated from Wildwood High School spending summers working on the boardwalk with his "mates" from Ireland. It was Wildwood, in the summer of '74 that he met his future wife, Pat, enjoying a brew and listening to the Shamrock's piano man. Jim believed that an education was important for his future, so he put himself through Atlantic Community College then transferred to Rutgers University. Later, Jim went back to college to receive his master's degree. Jim began his career in social services, but realized that education was his passion so he switched his career to teaching High School English at Washington Township High School. Work doesn't feel like work if you enjoy what you do, so Jim enjoyed his years working with his students and making life long friends of his colleagues like Rob and Bill. Jim retired from teaching in 2008, and did life his way. He watched movies, old and current and couldn't be stumped naming actors, movie titles and the background o...[more]

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ollywood. Loved vintage tv shows. Reading multiple books at the same time, especially Steven King and Larry McMurtry. Traveling with friends. Watching his favorite Philly teams, Eagles, Phillies, and Sixers on his big screen TV (best seat in the house.) Jim favorite spot was in Atlantic City with his friends Mary Lou and Jim. He was often sited scooting around the casino floors winning money at the slots. The buffet crepes and shows were also part of his enjoyment. Jim loved animals, there wasn't a cat or dog he didn't want to pet and missed his own Muggsy and Harry when they went over the rainbow. Jim was a friend and husband of 46 to Pat. Brother to Thomas (Debbie) Jorgensen, brother-in-law to Thomas (Michele) Scull, uncle to his many loved nieces and nephews, cousins to the Bartons, Forever friend to Jim and Mary Lou Barnett and Rob Callaway, mate to his friends Brendan and Therese Searle. Jim was predeceased by his parents, Thomas and Anna Jorgensen; his sister Sharon Krewson; and brother David Jorgensen. Pat would like to extend her appreciation to Jim's primary NP, Amanda, and the staff at Samaritan Hospice especially his nurse Kim for their care, compassion and support as we honored his wish to be at home. There will be a visitation from 10 am to 12 Noon on Wednesday May 22, 2024 at Gardner Funeral Home, Runnemede. Memorial service to follow. Interment private. Contributions can be made in Jim's memory to Homeward Bound Pet Adoption Center, 125 County House Rd. Blackwood, NJ 08012. Or Samaritan Hospice www.samaritannj.org/Donate or Samaritan gift Processing Center, P.O. Box 71425 Philadelphia, PA 19176-1425 "Sail into the Mystic"