James Tarantino

James had a great love for God. He served as an alter boy at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, in Elizabeth. He maintained his faith throughout his life and lived by the “Golden Rule”.

James’s huge loving heart was shown in many acts of kindness throughout his life. James was always there to help others. As a young man, he helped take care of his baby sister while his mother went to work at night and later on in life, he helped his sister-in-law when his brother was ill. He always gave of himself.

James had a passion for a multitude of activities, especially horseback riding, the martial arts, watching action movies and learning about painting. He loved taking weekly riding lessons just as much as attending a professional baseball game.

In 2018, James moved to Illinois from VA to be with his sister after the passing of their brother, Francis.

In 2021, James moved with his sister to Jacksonville, Florida, where he worked as a custodian at the University of North Florida.

James is survived by his sister, Ellen Joyce Tarantino and sister-in-law, JoAnne Tarantino.

Please join us in celebrating James’s life on Tuesday June 6, 2023 for a visitation at Krowicki McCracken Funeral Home, 2124 East St, George Ave., Linden, NJ 07036.

In lieu of flowers, a donation to the American Heart Association would be appreciated.

A visitation for James will be held Tuesday, June 6, 2023 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Krowicki McCracken Funeral Home, 2124 East Saint George Ave, Linden, NJ 07036. A funeral mass will occur Wednesday, June 7, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Saint Mary's Church, 155 Washington Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07202. A committal service will occur Wednesday, June 7, 2023 from 12:00 PM to 12:20 PM at Saint Gertrudes Cemetery, 53 Inman Ave, Colonia, NJ 07067.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.krowickifuneralhome.com for the Tarantino family.