James P. McGinn

Inverness, FL — James "Jim" Patrick McGinn, 82, of Inverness, FL, died Saturday, April 9, 2022 at The Grove Health and Rehab Center in Hernando, FL.

Cremation with care arrangements is under the direction of Chas E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory in Inverness, FL.

Memorials may be made to the family for future designation.

James was born in Norfolk, to the late Robert and Fayme (Rice) McGinn.

Jim has been a resident of Inverness, FL since 2006, previously residing in Nebraska, California, Georgia and South Florida. 

He graduated from St. Mary's Catholic High School in O'Neill in 1958, where he played multiple sports and was captain of the football team and homecoming king.

Jim's career as an analyst in the telephone industry spanned more than three decades. 

He enjoyed reading, puzzles, sailing and golf. He was very fond of the many furry and feathered pets he knew over the years.

Jim is survived by his companion and wife of many years Mary DeRosa; three children Bridget, Patrick and Kara; three siblings Jerry, Jack and Donna; three grandchildren Ian, Finn and Willa; Mary's two children Mike and Gail; many other family and friends; and his beloved dogs Halle and Gabby.

Irish Blessing for Jim: “May the road rise up to meet you.”