James P. Farrell Jr., 88, of Rumson, passed away April 29. He was born in Montclair to the late James P. Farrell Sr. and Katherine Fisher. James graduated from Saint Bonaventure with a bachelor’s degree and from Fairleigh Dickenson with an MBA. He proudly served our country in the Army during the Korean War as a second lieutenant. James was a top salesman for Cities Service Oil Company for many years. His main interest was researching stocks. His favorite past-time was fishing.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years Barbara O’Connor Farrell and his loving children, James and his wife Victoria; Frank Farrell; Kathleen Farrell; and Christina and her husband Dr. Carmelo Caratozzolo. Also surviving are his cherished grandchildren, Nicholas Farrell and Christa Smith and his sister Hazel Murray.
Visitation was held May 16 at the John E. Day Funeral Home, Red Bank. A Mass of Christian Burial was held May 17 at the Church of the Nativity in Fair Haven. Interment followed at Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veteran’s Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that you consider a donation sent in James’ memory to The Family Support Organization, 6 Industrial Way, Suite H23, Eatontown, NJ 07724, fbsanj.org, 732-542-4502.
Please visit James’ memorial website available at johnedayfuneralhome.com.
