James was born in Providence, Rhode Island to James Worden and Linda Smith Worden on November 11, 1973. He is preceded in death by his wife, Susan Guiliano Worden, whom he married on April 9, 2009, in Naples, Florida. He attended Wentworth Institute of Technology. He worked as an architectural engineer for more than 25 years, mostly recently with Phoenix Associates of Florida. James and Sue enjoyed raising their dogs Bella, Brady, Bane and Brie; cat Lucy; and mouse, Minnie.
James is survived by his parents, James Worden and Linda Worden; siblings, Todd, Emily Lechy, and Gregory; step-children, Christian Guiliano and Jonathon Sisto; his three grandchildren, Levi, Harlan, and Eleanor; and father-in-law, Richard Guiliano.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Florida Giant Dog Rescue, Inc at https://flgdr.org/donate/.