James Richard Ernst, 77, of Egg Harbor Township NJ, passed away peacefully on December 13, surrounded by his family. If you knew him you knew what a great caretaker he was to his wife, Nancy (nee Michalsky), his son Brian and daughter-in-law, Ellen, his three granddaughters: Katie Douglas, Marlee and Erin; and his three great-granddaughters. He retired from Watts Water Technologies, where he was Region Manager. A memorial will be held on Friday, Dec 22, at Anderson and Campbell Funeral Home, 703 Main St., Toms River from 4:00-8:00. In lieu of flowers please donate to The Tunnel to Towers Foundation.