James J. Mawdsley

He was the son of the late Charles and Helen (nee Tierney) Mawdsley and was born and raised in Washington Heights, New York. His beloved wife Peggy predeceased him in death. He is survived by his son James C. Mawdsley, daughter Susan DuBeck and her husband Christopher, and daughter Eileen Harrington and her husband Neal along with grandchildren, Jimmy and Jennie Mawdsley, Sean and Ryan Harrington and step grandchildren Bryan and Ryan DuBeck. He is also survived by his sisters Catherine and Frances along with many cousins, nieces and nephews.

James was very active in Westwood with 52 years of service to the Westwood Volunteer Fire Department, where he served in many roles including Chief. He also served on various committees within the community. In his professional life, James served in the National Guard and had a long career as an electrician with Local 3 IBEW and concluded his career as Director of Facilities with New York Presbyterian Hospital. James lived his life in a way that always prioritized family, friends and service to others.

The family will receive their relatives and friends at Becker Funeral Homes, 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood, NJ on Wednesday, March 9 from 3-9pm. Funeral Liturgy at Church of the Assumption, Emerson, NJ on Thursday March 10 at 10am. Interment to follow at Maryrest Cemetery, Mahwah, NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.