KATZ, James Eric – of Salem, formerly of Marblehead. Beloved husband of Olga (Lucia) Katz. Dear son of Richard and Lynn (Lieberman) Katz. Devoted grandson of Frances Katz. Loving brother of Jeremy Katz and Jennifer Katz Smith and her husband John Smith. Cherished uncle of Hayden Jon Smith and Brendon Harris Katz. Adored nephew of Barbara Schonwald and Gail Hamsher. Services at Stanetsky-Hymanson Memorial Chapel, 10 Vinnin Street, SALEM on Wednesday (today) December 31, 2014 at 10 AM. Interment at Maple Hill Cemetery, Peabody. Memorial observance at the home of Richard and Lynn Katz immediately following the service on Wednesday until 8 PM, Thursday 1-8 PM and on Friday 1 PM until sundown. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in his memory may be donated to the Camp Bauercrest Scholarship Fund, 17 Old County Road, Amesbury, MA 01913 or to the Northeast Animal Shelter, 347 Highland Avenue, Salem, MA 01970.