James V. Sanfilippo, Jr., a lifelong Kearny resident, died May 8, 2015 at St. Michaels Medical Center. He was 84. Visiting will be on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Armitage Wiggins Funeral Home 596 Belgrove Drive Kearny. Mass Tuesday 10:30 a.m. in St. Stephens Church. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. www.armitagewiggins.com
Jim served in The Army during The Korean War and was a member of The VFW and American Legion. He was a truck driver for The Department of Public Works in Kearny.
Husband of the late Barbara (Johnston) Jim is survived by his children James Sanfilippo, Donna Green and Michael Sanfilippo. Brother of Jean Sabella, Josephine Triano and Arthur (Eleanor) Sanfilippo he is also survived by his grandchildren Rick, Danielle, Deanna, Dana, Tyler, Jason, Lance and Cole. Jim was also the dear companion of the late Janet Bergen.
In lieu of flowers kindly consider a donation to Simone Protective Cancer Center 123 Franklin Corner Road Lawrenceville, N.J. 08648