James retired from Cardinal Manufacturing Company after 42 years.
He was a member of Sunset Masonic Lodge #915.
James is preceded in death by his 5 siblings.
He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Maggie Dizney Brian; son, Chuck Brian (Tricia); grandchildren, Donald, Nikki, Matthew, Tyler; 1 great-grandchild; siblings, Mary Kay Shepherd, Jean Squires, Sarah Valente (Don); Cathy Heckel (Larry), and Anne Tyrrell (Terry); and Narmeen, who was like a granddaughter.
Funeral service will be 2pm on Friday, May 4, 2012 at Evergreen Funeral Home, with interment to follow in Evergreen Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 2-8pm on Thursday and from 12pm-2pm on Friday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to American Cancer Society.
