BURDSALL 1922~2017 James F. Jr., age 94, of Margate City, NJ, formerly of Drexel Hill, PA on October 9, 2017. A Veteran of the US Army, participating in the Invasion of France “D-Day”, receiving the Good Conduct Medal, Meritorious Unit Award Badge, European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 4 Bronze Stars, World War II Victory Medal and Bronze Arrowhead, with which Jim was always very proud. After the war, Jim returned to Delaware County and became a carpenter and builder. He was a 70 year member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Local 164. He built over 40 structures in his career, along with constructing numerous additions and renovations. Jim loved riding around the area showing his friends and family, especially his grandchildren, these homes and businesses and telling a story with each one. In his later years, Jim enjoyed driving and displaying his award-winning antique automobiles (a 1931 Model A Sport Coupe and 1965 Ford Thunderbird Convertible) along the South Jersey coast. Beloved husband of the late Frances “Fran” (nee Rhoads) Burdsall and loving father of Edward J. (Dawn), Charles J. (Geraldine), Linda Marie Partin (Art) and John J. (Lorianne). Also survived by 14 cherished grandchildren; Kailey Partin (Colby Senior), Daniel Partin, Leah, “J.B” John J. Jr., Matthew, Luke, “CJ” Charles J. Jr., Andrew, Rachel, Noah, Jennifer, Abigail, Shane and Shannon Burdsall. He was a member of the American Legion Post 214 in Upper Darby and Margate Log Cabin, and Jersey Cape Regional/AACA. He loved his family, his “houses” and antique cars. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing on Friday evening, 6 to 8 PM and again on Saturday morning, 9 to 10:15 AM at the Williams-Lombardo Funeral Home, 33 W Baltimore Pike, Clifton Heights, PA 19018. Funeral Mass 11 AM at St. Charles Borromeo Church, Drexel Hill, PA. Interment SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery. Arrangements by Kish Funeral Home, Inc.