d. May 17, 2024



Jim “Seamus” McPhail passed away peacefully on May 17, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

 After coming to the United States from Ireland, Jim served in the U.S. Army and later had a successful career as an executive at ABC before retiring and pursuing his passions of music and sports.

Jim shared his love of Ireland through his voice which graced music halls along the East Coast and, most importantly, the houses of his family and friends. When not singing, he was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching golf, the Premier Soccer League, and rooting for his New York Yankees and New York Jets.

His memory will remain in the hearts of his family, friends, and all those who have had the privilege of knowing him. His legacy will live on for generations to come, inspiring those around him with his voice, generosity, and unforgettable spirit.

He is survived by: his wife Ann; his daughter Siobhan and son-in-law Ken Yoshida and their children Gabriel and Genevieve; his son Stephen and daughter-in-law Alison McPhail and their children Connor and Ryan; grandchildren Aidan and Caroline McPhail; his sisters Mary Urru and Margaret and her husband Peter Carhart; and many nieces and nephews.

Jim was preceded in death by: his son Ken, parents Thomas and Margaret, and brothers and sisters: Joe, Frank, Eugene, George, Lawrence, Bernie, Ann, Tommy, Gabriel, and Peter. 

Visitation will be held on Monday, May 20, 2024, during the hours of 4:00 to 8:00 pm at Flynn Funeral & Cremation Memorial Centers, Inc., 139 Stage Road Monroe, New York 10950.
 
A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at 10:00 AM at St. Anastasia Church, located at 21 N Main Street, Harriman, New York 10926. 
 
Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery located at 10 W Stevens Avenue, Hawthorne, New York.
 
The care of Jim has been entrusted to Brendan & Thomas Flynn and staff of Flynn Funeral & Cremation Memorial Centers.
 
Feel free to share photos or memories of Jim on our website for the family to share.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of James McPhail, please visit our flower store.

Make a donation to one of the following charities in remembrance of James McPhail