James J. Rhoades Politician

James J. Rhoades (December 5, 1941 – October 18, 2008) was a Republican member of the Pennsylvania State Senate who represented the 29th District from 1980 until his death.Rhoades is the cousin of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, the former Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg and the current Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend.

Personal facts

Birth date	December 05, 1941
Birth place	Waterbury Connecticut
Date of death	October 18, 2008
Place of death	Lehigh County Pennsylvania , Allentown Pennsylvania
Residence	Mahanoy City Pennsylvania
Education	Lehigh University East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania