James “Jim” P. Iacona, 76, of Chadds Ford, died Monday, June 27 at home. He was a devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, son, and friend.

Born and raised in Chester, Jim lived for the past 12 years in Chadds Ford, previously residing in Chester. Jim was the owner and operator of Iacona’s Auto in Chester. He graduated from Saint James High School, class of 1964, attended Temple University and earned his bachelor’s degree from Widener College. He later served in the Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the American Legion in Aston, Post 926. He was a member of St. Anthony’s Church in Chester and served as an altar server when he was a boy. Jim was an avid golfer and a former member of the Penn Oaks Golf Club; however, his claim to fame was playing Pebble Beach.
Jim is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Anthony Sr., and Angelina Marusco Iacona, his brother Joseph Iacona Jr., and nieces Theresa Iacona and Nickoleta Iacona.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Frances Cooke Iacona, daughter, Lia K. Iacona, brothers; Gary (Barbara) Iacona and Mario Iacona, also survived by nephews; Joseph Iacona III and Gary Iacona Jr., nieces; Lisa Iacona Gortian and Renee Cape, and a host of great-nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 5, from 9-11 a.m. at the Pagano Funeral Home, 3711 Foulk Rd., Garnet Valley, PA followed by funeral services at 11. Interment will remain private. Online condolences may be made by visiting wwwpaganofuneralhome.com

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