James L. Haus Sr.

Jim was born and raised in the Germantown section of Philadelphia. He was a graduate of Germantown High School and attended St. Joseph University.In 1963, Jim started his career in the automotive field at Reedman Motors. In 1966 he joined McCafferty Ford where he rose to the position of Sales Manager. In 1974, he was presented the National Sales Manager Award, the highest award attainable in his field.

A true gentleman of the car business, Jim retired from the career he loved while at Old Forge Lincoln-Mercury, Lansdale, Pa. It was there that he was respectfully dubbed ‘The Godfather’.

A die-hard Philadelphia sports fan and trivia buff, Jim loved the Eagles, Phillies, Sixers and Flyers.

Jim was a loving husband and is survived by his wife of 34 years, Jane (Levy) Haus. He was a proud and devoted father to James L. Haus Jr. (Cathy), Eric Haus, Jill Watkins (William), Kim Meinzer (Ron), Donald Levy, Laura Levy and Kyle Soucy (Roger). He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and a niece.

Relatives and friends are invited to call from 10:30am until 12 noon, Friday January 10th, at the James J. Dougherty Funeral Home 2200 Trenton Road, Levittown, where his memorial service will be held at 12 noon. Interment will follow at Rosedale Memorial Park, Bensalem.