Obituaries

September 13th, 2026

James Francis Fida II, 42 years old, Chester, Pa, passed away tragically on August 31, 2026 at the age of 42.

Born on April 16, 1984 in Chester, Pa. James, also known as “Jimmy”, was the beloved child of James Franics Fida Sr and Lois J. Snyder. After graduation from Chichester Sr. High School in 2002, he perused a career as a Pipefitter and later became a general manager at Little Caesars.

In 2022, Jimmy decided to settle his life down with his fiancé Lesley Farraday. They were avid members of Chester Prospect, their home group. Before settling his life down, Jimmy loved to go hunting/fishing, playing football and basketball, skateboarding, working, and spending quality time with family. Jimmy attended church services at Green House Projects in Chester, Pa.

Jimmy is predeceased by maternal grandparents Lois and Joseph McCarty, and Stepmother Lisa J. Fida. He is survived by his sisters Krystal Fida, BobbieJoan Gill (Brandon), Shiloh Naini (Srikanth), Amanda Fida (Dylan), and Brianna Fida (Bobby). His children James Francis Fida III, Madison, Natalia, Sophia, and Caleb Fida, Aubrey Daltrui, and Serenity Fida.

Friends and Family are invited to a visitation on Friday September 18, 2026 from   10:00A.M.–12:00 P.M. at Ward Funeral home, 1459 Market St, Linwood, Pa 19061.  Burial Services will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery.