Jim G. Cochran

COCHRAN, Jim G, 82, of Westwood, NJ, passed away on Sunday, January 8th, 2017 with his family at his bedside. Born in New York, NY to Harvey and Helen on December 2nd, 1934. He grew up in Bergenfield, NJ where family and friends called him ‘Fred’. Jim is survived by his loving children Steve of Bergenfield, NJ, Michael and his wife Mary Jane of Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ, Jeff and his wife Susan of Sloatsburg, NY, Kathi of Closter, NJ, Kerry and his wife Dina of Paramus, NJ; his beloved grandchildren Michael Daniel and his wife Emily, Caitlyn, Emily, Justin, Kyle and Danielle as well as his big sister Mary Smith of Largo, FL and his dearest sweetheart, Joan Indahl of Park Ridge, NJ. Jim was known for his devotion to family, his “long stories”, being good for a laugh and always willing to help. Jim proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1953-1957, “Once a Marine, always a Marine,”. He was well disciplined, detail oriented, and forever prompt. Jim was a respected member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters Local #15 (currently Local #253) based out of Hackensack, NJ with 42 years active and 16 years retired. Over the years he built or substantially renovated his homes and each of his children’s homes. Never one to sit still, he continued doing small carpentry jobs around the community and proudly wore his uniform for the Westwood Parking Authority. The family will receive guests at Becker Funeral Home, Westwood, NJ on Friday, January 13th from 2-4 and 7-9PM. A Service celebrating Jim’s life will be held on Saturday, January 14th at 10 AM with interment at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus, NJ to follow.

IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, memorial contributions can be made in Jim’s name to the Westwood Volunteer Ambulance Corps, 101 Washington Avenue, Westwood, NJ 07675.