James Jim John Murtha

He was born to the late Eugene and June Murtha on March 20, 1963 in Troy, New York. James graduated from Troy High School in 1980. He immediately spent 8 years giving back to his country in the United States Marine Corp. He was married to Kelly Finn in September of 1989.

In July of 2000, Jim got his dream job working for the Walt Disney Company in Burbank, CA. He greatly enjoyed going to this job every day. Being a cancer survivor Jim spent many years volunteering with the American Cancer Society and was a judge advocate for the American Legion.

James is survived by 4 beautiful girls, Nicole Murtha-Chamberlin of Minnesota, Allsun Murtha-West of Dallas, Ashleigh and Diane Murtha of Burbank, and his one grandson Clayton West.

Funeral arrangements will be held on Saturday August 20, 2016 at 12:00 @ St. Finbar Catholic Church in Burbank, CA with a celebration of life immediately following at the Hollywood American Legion Post 43 in Los Angeles, CA.

As a Marine and a true patriot, we ask that you consider making a donation in James’ name to the American Legion Post 43 in lieu of flowers or gifts. Jim valued, more than anything, the fact that the Legion provides so much support and outreach to the local veteran community, and he truly would want to see his legacy continued in this way.

Arrangements under the direction of Valley Funeral Home, Burbank, CA.