James T. Breech

James T. Breech of Bellmawr NJ, passed away on August 10, 2019 at the age of 66.

James Breech was a Master Educator Coach and avid tennis player. Jimmy turned his love of tennis into a fairytale career. During his 37 year teaching career at Cumberland Regional High School, Jimmy touched the lives of thousands of students and adults. Jimmy was bestowed the honor of Cumberland County Teacher of the Year. He was honored with a Teacher as a Hero Award with a plaque in the National Liberty Museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. For his tireless contributions to the athletic program, Jimmy was inducted into the Cumberland Regional High School wall of fame. The list goes on and on of his educational contributions to his beloved school district.

Jimmy coached basketball, soccer, and tennis, although more than capable at instructing in all three sports, tennis was his passion. He established a summer camp that served as a feeder program for the boys and girls CRHS tennis teams. Jimmy put his school on the map as a powerful South Jersey tennis program. He was held in extremely high regard by the NJ tennis coaching community.

More than just an avid tennis player, Jimmy played on the pro circuit after university before deciding on his career as an educator and coach. Jimmy has won the Haddon Field Club Men's Singles Championship for the past three seasons. For his age group and an age group below, Jimmy ranked 1 and 2 in the Middle States for the past several years. When in the 50`s age group, Jimmy held a national Rank of 14th in the nation. Since eligible, Jimmy has played in both the national 65 clay and grass court tournaments. Last year he made it to the 3rd round of the national clay to lose to the eventual winner that year. Throughout Jimmy's playing years he has won far too many titles to list. Jimmy will be remembered as a true gentleman on and off the court.

A memorial mass will be held Saturday August 24, 2019 at 10am at the St Joachim RC Church 601 W. Browning Rd, Bellmawr, NJ 08031. With the sudden death of Jim, in lieu of flowers donations may be sent to a charity to be announced. Memories and condolences may be shared @ www.ancscremation.com