Born in Fall River, a son of the late Salvador and Frances (Fox) Stabila, he was a life-long resident of the area.
A graduate of Warren High School, Class of 1985, he served in the United States Marine Corp. for 8 years and later worked as a mechanic at Bay State Truck and Trailer in Rehoboth for fifteen years.
A true outdoorsman, James loved fishing and hunting.
In addition to his wife he is survived by: one son, Nicholas Stabila of Fall River; two brothers, Salvador P. Stabila and his wife Renee of Colorado and Paul F. Stabila of Coventry; one sister, Cynthia A. Jones and her husband Arthur of Warren; four nephews and four nieces.
Due to current restrictions his funeral and burial will be private and a memorial mass will be held at a later time.
Memorial contributions in his honor may be made to Operation Stand Down, 1010 Hartford Ave., Unit 1, Johnston, RI 02919.
