James Rhodes

October 16, 1952 - November 9, 2020

James Rhodes “Dusty”, peacefully passed away on November 9, 2020 at the Thomas Jefferson Medical Center in Philadelphia. Born on October 16, 1952 to the late James and Anna (nee: Rutter) Rhodes and was raised in South Philadelphia. He has been a resident of Bellmawr, New Jersey for the past 15 years. A proud retiree of the Electrical Union Local 98. He worked in the telecommunications department for many years and still helped out with the union’s issues and lines. Spending time fishing out of Fortescue on his boat was a time filled with a lot of great memories and taking trips to Atlantic City casinos with his wife and parading on New Years Day with Froggy Carr New Year’s Brigade. James had a heart of gold and was a generous, loving, and caring man who always put everyone elses needs before his. Husband of the late Nancy (nee: Kohn). Beloved husband of Tammy (nee: Zakreski). Loving father of James “Dusty” Rhodes, Martin Rhodes, Nancy (Eric) Sokolowski, Paige McVeigh and Tyler McVeigh. Dearest Pop Pop to Kayla Rhodes, Emily Rhodes and Ayden Rhodes. Brother of Jane (Thomas) Guenzer, George Rhodes and the late Anna McKenna and Joe Rhodes. Also, he is survived by a brother in law, Thomas McKenna, nieces, nephews, cousins and many good friends. Relatives, friends, members of Local 98 and Froggy Carr NYB are invited to his viewing on Saturday morning from 10am-12noon at the Murphy Ruffenach, Brian W. Donnelly Funeral Home, 3rd & Wolf Sts. Funeral Home Religious Service 12 noon. Burial SS: Peter & Paul Cemetery, Springfield, PA.