Born in Atlantic City, NJ to James and Helen “Nellie” Muskett, Jim served during World War II in the 558th Antiaircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion. He later earned a Bachelors degree at St. Joseph’s University and a J.D. at George Washington University Law School, and spent the bulk of his career with the Criminal Division of the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, D.C. After retiring from the Department with almost 20 years of service, Jim became an Associate Dean and Professor of Law with George Mason University School of Law in Arlington, Virginia.
Jim is predeceased by his beloved wife Ursula of 52 years, his infant son George, and his son-in-law Charles. Jim is survived by his ten children Mary Binns, James (Catherine) Muskett, Joseph (Kathy) Muskett, Susan Muskett, Jude (Dana) Sotherlund, Michael (Tania) Muskett, Margaret (Joseph) Kabeiseman, John (Nancy) Muskett, Thomas (Ashley) Muskett, Robert (Julie) Muskett, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
A longtime parishioner at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More, Jim’s greatest accomplishment in life was passing on his strong faith to his ten children. He was a Third Degree Knight of the Knights of Columbus (Edward Douglas White Council).
Jim spent the past 47 years bringing his large family to his summer house in Colonial Beach, Virginia. For the Muskett family, summers meant swimming at the beach, boating on Monroe Bay, biking around “the Point,” playing volleyball, barbequing, attending Mass at St. Elizabeth’s, and so much more. Jim’s family time – from holidays to religious and academic milestones – meant so much to him.
Visitation will be held at Murphy’s Funeral Home in Arlington, Virginia on Thursday, December 20 from 6-8 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More, 3901 Cathedral Ln., Arlington, VA on Friday, December 21 at 2:00 p.m. Internment will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
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