James is survived by; daughter Janna Chao; son Jerad wife Julie Chao; son Justin Chao husband Brian Garcia; and daughter Faith Chao; significant other Rowena Perez.
A visitation for James will be held Saturday, October 21, 2017 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks-Griffin Mortuary, 5600 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village, California. A funeral service will occur Sunday, October 22, 2017 at 2:00 PM, 5600 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village, California. A committal service will occur Sunday, October 22, 2017 at 3:00 AM at Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park , 5600 Lindero Canyon Rd. , Westlake Village, California. A burial will occur Sunday, October 22, 2017 at 3:00 PM.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.piercebrothersvalleyoaks.com for the Chao family.
Arrangements under the direction of Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Mortuary, Westlake Village, CA.