Jim was born on Long Island, New York in Oceanside. He was raised by both of his parents in Island Park, New York, along with his sister, Beth. He attended Island Park Elementary School and graduated from Oceanside Sr High. He then went to New York University where he also joined the United States Marine Corp and was proud to serve as a reservist. He studied hard and received his Bachelor of Science Degree.
Jim worked in Manhattan for Phizer Industries in marketing management for many years. During that time he met and married his wife, Gloria, they met during dancing lessons.
Jim was always an avid runner, completing the New York City Marathon among many others. After many years of commuting from East Moriches, Jim and Gloria decided to head west and landed in El Cajon where they lived happily. Jim wanted the year-round good weather so he could be outside most of the time - he worked in his yard and lived the life of a retiree.
Gloria pre-deceased Jim in October 2015 and now he can be happy as they are reunited.