James V. Jones, 92, of Holmdel, died June 26, 2023. James was born in 1931 to the late Louise and James Jones in Manhattan, where he was also raised. He began working from an early age at Schaefer Beer, then General Electric, and finally Metro-North Railroad, where he was a conductor for over 37 years before retiring.
He and his wife Mary Ann lived in the Bronx, then Astoria, Flushing, Middletown, and finally Holmdel where they resided since 1991.
James was a member of the Madison Square Boy’s Club where he was big in sports. He played basketball, softball and football and went on to coach various sports at St. Andrew’s in Queens. He served as a crossing guard for Holmdel Indian School for years and was known to the community for his wonderful sense of humor as well as his kindness.
James was a handyman around the house and an all-around man’s man. His proudest achievement was his family.
He was predeceased by his parents and his brother Thomas Jones.
Surviving are his loving wife of 71 years, Mary Ann Jones; their children, Geraldine and her husband William Herlihy of Holmdel, Gerard and his wife Maria Jones of Lindenhurst, and Robert and his wife Jennifer Jones of Hazlet; six grandchildren, Christine, Jimmy, Gerard, Steven, Dean and Leanna; four beloved great-grandchildren, Gianna, Joseph, Lucia and Sophia; and many loving nieces and nephews.
Visitation with eulogies was held June 29 at Holmdel Funeral Home, Holmdel. A Funeral Home Service was offered June 30 at Holmdel Funeral Home. Burial followed.
For messages of condolence, or to share a favorite memory of James, please visit his page of tribute at holmdelfuneralhome.com.
The article originally appeared in the July 6 – 12, 2023 print edition of The Two River Times.
