James (Jim) Pericles

James (Jim) Pericles, age 99 of Media, PA, died Sunday, July 6th, 2025 at Lima Estates surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Doris Aileen Pericles, nee Pyle, with whom he shared 67 years of marriage before her passing in February 2018. Born 1926 in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Naum Pericles and the late Theodora Pericles, nee Pappias.

Jim graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Temple University in 1951 on the GI Bill after World War II service with the US Marine Corps in the Pacific Theater. This led him to a lifelong career in logistics management in the Elastomers Group of E.I. DuPont de Nemours, Inc.

Jim had a very strong faith in God which he passed to his children. Church was very important to Jim in every community he lived in. He always volunteered to support the church and at times served as a Deacon and member of the consistory. He was a member of the Middletown Presbyterian Church.  

Jim loved his family very much. He always attended his children's events and supported them in their activities. Jim loved coaching little league baseball and his time as a Cub Scout Leader. He thoroughly enjoyed taking his family on an Ocean City, NJ vacation. Later in life, Jim loved traveling with his wife around the country and to Europe. The United Kingdom was their favorite overseas destination.

Jim had two other passions: golf and Philadelphia sports. He and Doris loved their membership with the DuPont Country Club. Jim reveled in Eagles Super Bowl victories, Phillies World Series Championships, and the Broad Street Bullies.

Jim is survived by his son James Scott Pericles and Daughter-in-Law Joann Pericles; his step daughter Diane Poff and Son-in-Law Clubert (Don) Poff; grandson James and grandchildren Anna, Carl, and Christopher. Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Pericles; his sisters Anastasia Twohig and Victoria Pericles; and his brother John Pericles.

You are invited to visit with Jim's family and friends from 10:00 - 10:45 am on Tuesday, July 15th, 2025 at Kuzo Funeral Home, 250 West State St, Kennett Square, PA 19348.  A service will follow at 11:00 am at Kuzo Funeral Home. Interment will be at Union Hill Cemetery following the service. 

Arrangements by Kuzo Funeral Home of Kennett Square, PA