Obituaries
April 20, 2020

James R. Freeborough – Munhall

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James R. Freeborough
Munhall
James R. Freeborough, 83, of Munhall passed away April 18, 2020. He was the beloved husband of Wilma A. Freeborough. James was the loving father of Donna (Joseph) Dalfonso, Amy (Patrick) O’Toole and James Freeborough Jr.; a cherished grandfather of Joseph, Ryan, Samuel, Christina, Wesley, Christopher and Zakary; and great-grandfather of Maria and Frankie. He was also brother of Sara Seby, Ronald Freeborough and Cheryl Boling. James proudly served in the U.S. Navy and was a lifelong member of Munhall VFC No. 4. Due to the COVID-19 crisis and CDC guidelines, the arrangements are private and entrusted to GEORGE IRVIN GREEN FUNERAL HOME INC., 3511 Main St., Munhall, 412-461-6394. Please share your memories and condolences in the online guestbook at www.georgeigreenfuneralhome.com.

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