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James E. Byrnes, 87, passed away on January 27, 2024. Born and raised in Jersey City, Jimmy and his loving wife, Jean Anne (Lannon) celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in October.
Along with his wife, he is survived by his children, daughter Jean McDermott and her husband Jerry, son James and his wife Debbie, son Terence, and his wife Louise, daughter Mary Beth Stehle and her husband Michael. He is also survived by ten grandchildren, Erin, Shea, Kelly, Michael, Jimmy, Raegan, Bridget, Catherine, Terence and Meghan whom he adored, and they adored him. He leaves behind his sister Peggy Anne Overton, and his brother Jack Byrnes and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers William and Donald.
As a Battalion Chief with the Jersey City Fire Department, he retired in 2001 after 36 years of service. He served in the United States Army, 10th Mountain Division, and also served as a Commissioner on the Hudson County Improvement Authority. He was an avid golfer and was able to enjoy golfing not only with his sons, but also his grandsons and rarely ever missed a sporting event for any of his children or grandchildren.
His family and his career with the Jersey City Fire Department brought him extraordinary joy and contentment. He was known fondly as ‘Chief’ to many friends and family.
A Memorial Visitation is planned for Saturday, February 3rd, 2024, at O’Brien Funeral Home, 2028 Highway 35 at New Belford Road, Wall, NJ, from 12:00PM – 4:00PM. For more information or to send condolences please visit http://www.obrienfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to the Shriners Children’s Hospital.
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