William J, James
Born: Sat., Jan. 8, 1944
Died: Sun., Apr. 1, 2012
Visitation
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Tue., Apr. 03, 2012
Location: Gubbiotti Funeral Home,LLC
Funeral Service
9:30 AM Wed., Apr. 04, 2012
Location: Gubbiotti Funeral Home,LLC
Mass of Christian Burial
10:00 AM Wed., Apr. 04, 2012
Location: Immaculate Conception Church
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William J. James, 68, of Harding, passed away on Sunday April 1, 2012 at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
Born in Larksville, he was the son of the late Gordon and Helen Fisher James.
He was a member of the Church of the Holy Redeemer, Harding, Corpus Christi Parish, and a graduate of Kingston High School and Luzerne County Community College, where he earned a degree in engineering.
Mr. James was a U.S. Vietnam Veteran serving with the Coast Guard. While living in Forty Fort, Bill was an active member of the Forty Fort Flyers Football Organization, serving as president for several years, and was also a member of the borough council. After moving to Harding, Bill served on the township zoning board. Throughout his life, Bill was an avid horseman, racing, breeding, and retiring race horses to good homes. In addition, he belonged to the United States Trotting Association.
Surviving are his wife the former Kathleen Charney, and children:
Billy James- Harding
Heather James and her husband Ande Gonzalez- Harrisburg
Kelli James and her fiancé, John Jones, Exeter
Mollie and her husband Michael Evans- Hughestown
Krissy James- Exeter
Niece Amy Novak, Exeter
Brothers:Charles James- Dallas
Joseph and his wife Janie James- Harveys Lake
grandchildren: Nico James and Tyler James Sciandra
along with many other nieces and nephews
Military funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 9:30am from the Gubbiotti Funeral Home, 1030 Wyoming Ave., Exeter with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am at the Church of the Holy Redeemer, Harding. (Corpus Christi Parish)with the Rev. James Alco, as celebrant.
Interment will be in St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Cedar St., Exeter
Relatives and Friends may call on Tuesday from 5:00-9:00pm, at the funeral home. To continue Bill’s work with and love of horses, in lieu of flowers please send donations to: Marley’s Mission, 188 Shaffer Road, Lake Ariel, PA 18459, a non-profit organization providing equine-based therapy to children who have experienced trauma.
To send the family an expression of sympathy or an online condolence please visit www.gubbiottifh.com
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Dee Solano
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Posted Tue April 03, 2012
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Dear Kathy and family,
So sorry to hear about Bill. He was a great person with a heart of gold. Joe and I considered him a true friend. We have wonderful memories of him. You and your family our in our thoughts and prayers as we are in Florida until the end of May and we will not be able to attend the service.
Sincerely,
Joe and Dee Solano
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George Gwilliam
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Posted Tue April 03, 2012
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Sorry for your loss - Bill was a great guy and a good republican
also, give my condolences to Joe and Janie for me
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Maureen Gallagher Salomon
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Posted Tue April 03, 2012
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I am thinking of you and all of the family. Though many years have passed, I remember all the wonderful times we had while growing up, and in Larksville, at Grandma's house, at Aunt Helen's, and at your house. I remember my graduation party, and how you guys came from Pennsylvania to Long Island. God bless, Billy. Love, Maureen
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Debbie Williams Varga
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Posted Tue April 03, 2012
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With sincere sympathy to the family of Wm. James aka "Jesse James" while attending LCCC... Jesse was a familiar face at our table in the Canteen at LCCC.... Fond memories of our road rallies and the many good times we shared will live on in my memory. God Bless You, and grant you eternal peace.
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Lorraine Serfoss Reinert
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Posted Tue April 03, 2012
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I'm so sorry for your loss...my thoughts & prayers are with all of you.
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Peter Gagliardi
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Posted Tue April 03, 2012
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I am so sorry that Bill passed away, and my condolences to the family. The Republican Party in Luzerne County had a lot of respect for Bill, and he was one of my favorite Republicans.I admired his dedication to public service and his determination to improve Luzerne County. I will miss Bill very much.
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Jimmy Dennis
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Posted Wed April 04, 2012
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To the James Family,
May God give you strength during this trying time. I'll miss campaigning for Bill and working with him while at Holy Name. He will be missed at Cade's by his many friends. Luzerne County will never be the same without our "watchdog".
Love always,
Jimmy Dennis
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Donna and Woody Guthrie
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Posted Wed April 04, 2012
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Kathy and family, So sorry for your loss.
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Bernardine Suppa
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Posted Thu April 05, 2012
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Kathy, Amy and the rest of the James Family,
I am so sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Bernardine Suppa
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