James William Styche

James William Styche, devoted husband, father, and grandfather died on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at his home in Forestdale, surrounded by the love of his wife, Sally, and son, Benjamin. He bravely battled multiple cancers over the last year. He was 75.

Jim was born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania to Thomas and Mildred Styche on February 8, 1951. Growing up the youngest brother of Thomas and Frank, he carved his own path when he entered the Marine Corps in 1971. He served as a Sargent and was awarded multiple commendations.

While stationed at South Weymouth Naval Air Station, Jim met the love of his life, Sally Titus. They were married for 51 years last October. Sally and Jim began their life together in Massachusetts where they welcomed two sons, Eric and Ben. When he was honorably discharged after seven years, Jim took a position with the United States Postal Service and worked his way to become a maintenance supervisor when he retired after 30 years. During his career, Jim and Sally moved to Ligonier, PA–a town he adored. Jim was a Master of Ligonier Masonic Lodge No. 331. Jim and Sally eventually moved back to Massachusetts and built a beautiful life in their home in Forestdale over the last 32 years.

In his retirement, Jim was able to do so much of what he loved. Not one to sit still, he was always fixing a lawn mower or yet another tractor that didn’t fit in the shed. He was a man who took painstaking care of his yard and his home. He spent countless hours researching his family history and reading about the history of America. He loved his nation. And he loved Red Sox nation–almost as much as his hometown Pittsburgh Steelers. A private pilot in his youth, he always wanted to get back into the air but instead took to the greens. Jim spent many mornings playing at Holly Ridge Golf Club and even worked as a greenskeeper at local courses. But one of his favorite retirement endeavors was driving special education students to their out-of-district placements for the Town of Sandwich. He did this for many years and the joy he took in caring for the students and their families was palpable in the way he spoke about each one.

But nothing could compare to the joy he found in being a grandfather. When his son and daughter-in-law, Ben and Brooke of Forestdale, welcomed Lydia, Jim became Papa. Then soon after, his son Eric and wife Melissa of Connecticut, welcomed Aaden and Madison. And Papa’s heart grew even more.

Jim was resilient in times of heartache and pain, when he lost his brother Tom and when his firstborn son Eric passed away five years ago at far too young an age. There is solace in knowing that Jim is now with his brother and son again.

Jim was a devoted man. Devoted to his grandchildren and family. Devoted to all of his beloved dogs over the years; Beau is missing his dad right now. Devoted to his country. But above all else, Jim was devoted to his sons and to his love, Sally.

Please share your care for Jim at a wake of remembrance at Nickerson-Bourne Funeral Home, 154 Route 6A in Sandwich on Monday, April 6, 2026, from 4-7pm. Ceremonial burial at the National Cemetery in Bourne will be private for family and close friends.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Continuum Hospice 1575 Iyannough Road, Hyannis, MA 02601 in memory of James Styche or the Davenport-Mugar Cancer Center at Cape Cod Hospital. The family is so appreciative of both local organizations for their compassionate care of Jim over the last year and especially in the last week.