James E. Mooney, 64 of Bear passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 25, 2017 at Christiana Hospital.Jim was born in West Chester, PA, the son of the late Carmen (Ellison) and John O. Mooney. He graduated from Christiana High School and worked for W.L. Gore as a machine operator for 22 years.Jim is survived by his wife of 34 years, Patricia M. Davis-Mooney; his sons, Brandon and Justin of Bear; his daughter and son-in-law, Sarah and Rob Collins of Newark; his grandchildren, Marquiez, Kaylee and Karli and his brother, John Mooney of Newark.A Celebration of Jim's Life will be held on Sunday, July 2, 2017 from 2 to 6 PM at 139 Cornwall Drive, Bear, DE 19701.In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. 30 S 17th St #800, Philadelphia, PA 19103. Mealeyfuneralhomes.com