James T. Lyons, 80, died peacefully at home on Friday, November 24, 2023, surrounded by his family. Jim was predeceased by his beautiful and loving wife of more than 56 years, Pamela (Baxter). He was also predeceased by sister Bernadette (Palmisano); brother Francis “Bobby”; and is survived by sister Patricia Crumlish; daughter Tracey O’Neill (Frank), son James (Cathy), and his four cherished grandchildren, Nicole, Sean, Morgan, and Matthew, along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Jim was a life-long resident of Kearny and he worked for Linden Motor Freight for 30 years. Upon retirement, Jim began a second career with the Kearny Board of Education where he worked for many years and befriended countless school employees from across the district. Jim loved spending time with his family, and was blessed to have many healthy and happy years cheering on his grandkids at various school and sporting events.
Mostly, Jim was profoundly proud and grateful to have Pam as his bride. Their love for one another was authentic and rare, and it was truly a gift to behold.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend visitation at Armitage Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny, on Monday, November 27, 2023, from 3:00 until 7:00 pm. All will gather at the funeral home on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 9:30 am, then to St. Stephens Church where a 11:30 am Mass of Christian Burial will be offered. Entombment to follow at Holy Cross Chapel Mausoleum, North Arlington.
In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation in Jim’s memory to the Parkinson’s Foundation. (www.parkinson.org)
