Jim, was born in Brooklyn, NY and raised in County Mayo, Ireland before moving back to Brooklyn, NY where he met his loving wife, Rose. They had two children, Karen and James and raised his family there before finally settling in Hillsdale, NJ for the past 46 years. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and worked for the New York Telephone Company for over 30 years. Jim was very active with St. John the Baptist Church, an avid sports fan and an exceptionally dedicated and positive family man. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather whom will be greatly missed by all.
Jim is survived by his wife of 65 years, Rose; children, Karen DiSanto and James Lyons and his wife, Christine; grandchildren, Ryan, Tara and Erin DiSanto and Everett and Emerson Lyons; siblings, Jack, Sadie, and Martin, as well as many other beloved relatives and friends. Jim is predeceased by his sister, Margaret.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood, NJ 07675. Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 10 am at St. John the Baptist Church in Hillsdale, NJ. Entombment will take place at Maryrest Cemetery in Mahwah, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Jim's memory to St. John the Baptist Church, Hillsdale, NJ
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