On November 29, 2009, James Edward Friends may call at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 York Road (beltway exit 26), on Thursday from 1:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at the Church of the Immaculate Conception on Saturday, 10:00 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 8219 Town Center Drive, Baltimore, MD 21236. www.RuckFuneralHomes.com.