Born in Elizabeth, NJ, to Edna and Charles E. Ernst. James served his country proudly in the US Air Force.
Devoted husband of Margaret (Peg) Ernst; loving father of Daniel J. Ernst and his wife Linda, and Gregory S. Ernst and his wife Lacie; cherished grandfather of Jack, Kyle, Olivia, Ava, Leah, and Kate Ernst; and dear brother of Nancy Knight and her late husband Reese, Peter A. Ernst and his wife Gail, and the late Carol Lieurance. James is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and close friends.
The family will receive relatives and friends for a memorial gathering at Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home, 145 E. Mt. Pleasant Ave., Livingston, NJ, on Saturday, February 29, from 1 to 4pm.
In lieu of flowers, please make a charitable donation in James’ name to the Alzheimer's Association www.alz.org or to the Parkinson’s Foundation www.parkinson.org