Roxbury Township, James Francis O’Leary, 93, died on August 28, 2017 at St. Clare’s Hospital in Dover. He was born and raised in Dover and lived in Randolph most of his life before moving to Succasunna. James retired from the Jersey City Water Works in Boonton many years ago and was an avid hunter and fisherman, who loved John Wayne movies.
James was predeceased by his wife, Mary A O’Leary, in 2004, and is survived by his 3 children; Patricia O’Leary-Catanzariti of Stanhope, Deborah Delia of Sussex and Chris and Lisa O’Leary of Roxbury Township. He also leaves his 8 grandchildren; Jason, Bryce, Jaime, Justin, Alicia, Sarah, Clayton, and Derek, and 5 great grandchildren; Delaina, Nicholas, Leo, Shelby and Ben.
A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, 11 am, at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Chester. Arrangements are by the Davis & Hepplewhite Funeral Home, 96 Main Street, Succasunna, NJ 973-584-7264 (davishepplewhitefh.com)