James was born on March 9, 1927 in Brooklyn, NY; the son of John and Helen Bogart. James attended Brooklyn schools and shortly after enlisted in the U.S. Army. James proudly served his country during WWII as well as the Korean War and was honorably discharged with the rank of Master Sergeant. James worked for the U.S. Postal Service, retiring after many years of service.
James enjoyed building model planes and boats and travelling to visit family and friends in New York and Georgia.
Predeceasing James was his wife Thelma M. Bogart in 2011.
Surviving are two sons; John and his wife Margaret of Saco, James Jr. and his wife Candace of So. Portland; two daughters, JoAnn Brann and her husband D. Andrew of Coplin Plantation, Kathy Booth and her husband David of Portland; a brother Calvin Bogart of New York; 10 grandchildren, Christy, Beth, Becky, David Jr., Andrew, Susan, Jamie, Lindsay, John Jr. and April, and ten great-grandchildren.
A period of visitation for James and his family will be held this Saturday, November 24, 2012 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM; followed by a funeral service at 11:00 AM at the Jones, Rich and Hutchins Funeral home, 199 Woodford St. Portland, ME.
For those that desire memorial contributions may be made to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Maine, 304 Hancock St. Suite 3F, Bangor, ME 04401, or to your local animal shelter.
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