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James Gerald “Jim” Racan
Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | May 20, 2024
James Gerald “Jim” Racan, 81, of Glassport, formerly of Elizabeth and Duquesne passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at Jefferson Hospital. He was born in McKeesport on November 1, 1942, to the late Joseph and Pearl Crosser Racan. James was the loving husband of 47 years the late Marsha Hunt Racan. He is survived by his daughter April (Bart Elder) Racan of Glassport, son Jimmy Racan of West Mifflin, brothers Joseph Racan of North Huntingdon and Richard (Barbara) Racan of Philadelphia, sisters Carol (Michael) Straniello of Orlando Florida, Linda (James) Reynolds of Irwin, grandchildren, Cayle Racan, Elijah Racan, and Jimmy, two great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews, and his beloved “BFF” dog Bella. James was preceded in death by sister Shirley Molnar, daughter-in-law Candy Racan, and sister-in-law Deborah Racan. James served in the U.S. Navy. He was employed for 23 years at U.S. Steel in Homestead, and Matthews Bus Service and Port Authority for 20 years as well as S and S transit. He enjoyed playing guitar for various groups in the area, loved dancing to Doo-Wop, was a Pittsburgh Pirates fan, enjoyed going to Myrtle Beach, and loved dogs. Family and friends will be received on Tuesday, May, 28th, 2024 from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm, at E.C. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 235 Monongahela Ave, Glassport, PA 15045. A service will take place at the funeral home at 8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the funeral home to defray costs. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com
Originally published May 20, 2024.
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