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Official Obituary of

James "Jim" C. Roedell

April 13, 2023

James "Jim" Roedell Obituary

James C. Roedell, age 82, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at his home.

Jim was born in 1940 in Jersey City, NJ to Ann and James Roedell. The majority of his career he worked as a Power Engineer in the telecommunications field.

He was an avid NY Yankees fan who enjoyed playing cards with family and activities with his grandchildren, such as fishing and baking.

Jim is survived by his wife, Nancy Thomas, originally from Cockeysville, MD, brother Paul, sister Elizabeth, daughter Sloane Drool, son Christian Roedell, and step-daughter Jennifer Randall. Also missing him are his grandchildren: Erin, Sean, Hadley, and Jack.

Services for Jim will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jim’s name may be made to the American Heart Association at www.heart.org/donate or mailed to P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692.

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