James O'Donnell

James J. O'Donnell Jr., 82, of Pennington, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2025, after a long illness.

Jim was born in Summit, New Jersey on October 15, 1942. He married Kathryn O'Donnell on August 31, 1962; they were married 57 years.

Jim had a long and successful career in the computer software industry and made many dear friends along the way. He traveled the globe for work, and took memorable vacations with his family. Jim had a lifelong passion for photography, gardening, and writing. He was dedicated to self-improvement and to supporting others in their own efforts. In later years, Jim became a devoted caregiver for his beloved wife Kathy.

Jim is survived by his daughter Peggy, sons Michael and Robert (Noelle), grandchildren Emily, Joel, Parker, Finn, Hannah, Owen, Violet; and brother Eugene (Pam). Jim was preceded in death by his loving wife Kathryn, as well as his parents James and Ethel O'Donnell.

The funeral arrangements have been performed by the Blackwell Memorial Home in Pennington, NJ. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 30, from 10:00 to 11:00 followed by a prayer reading at 11:00 at Blackwell Memorial Home, 21 Main St., Pennington, NJ. The burial will take place at Neshanic Cemetery, on Amwell Road in Hillsborough, NJ., immediately following the viewing. A Celebration of Jim's Life will be held on Saturday, July 26 in Flemington for friends and family. Please RSVP at https://jimodcelebration.rsvpify.com/ and join in for food, stories, and photos.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association.