Born in Franklin Square, Long Island, he lived in Brooklyn, NY for many years before moving to the Fairways Community in 1999.
He was a Navy veteran serving during the Korean War.
James was an avid golfer and made beautiful model sailing ships.
He had worked as a fireman for the New York Fire Department for 35 years before his retirement.
James is survived by his wife, Eleanor, three daughters; Jeannie Venturini, Laura Bruno, and Karen Gnerre and her husband, Angelo, five grandchildren; Christopher Bruno, Jacqueline Bruno, Elise Angelopulos, Victoria Gnerre and James Gnerre, and a sister, Caroline Bates.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 28th at St. Mary of the Lake Church, 43 Madison Avenue, Lakewood, N.J.