Obituary of James Longobardi

TOWACO - James Longobardi Sr. passed away on July 30, 2021 at the veteran's home in Paramus after a long illness.  He was 75.

Born in New York City, he was a lifelong resident of New Jersey, settling in the Towaco section of Montville Township.

Mr. Longobardi was a U.S Mail postal supervisor for the bulk mail processing center in Secaucus before retiring in 2001.

He was a member of the Elks Lodge, holding several leadership positions within the organization.

Mr. Longobardi proudly served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam war, and was honorably discharged in 1969.

James is survived by his brother Joseph and his wife Marge. Proud father of his sons James Jr. and Christopher and their wives Kelly and Jamie. Loving grandfather to his granddaughters Alyssa, Nicole and Kaydence.

Arrangements are by the Dangler, Lewis and Carey Funeral Home, 312 West Main Street, Boonton, NJ 07005 (973) 334-0842.

Visitation will be at the funeral home on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 from 5:00 PMto 8:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at 11:00 AM at St. Pius X R. C. Church, 24 Changebridge Road, Montville, NJ 07045. Military honors will follow Mass at the Church.  Interment will be handled privately at the Brigadier General Doyle Cemetery in in Wrightstown, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of James Longobardi, Sr. may be made to the Montville Fire Department, 108 Main Road, Montville, NJ 07045 and would be greatly appreciated by the family.

Covid-19 safety precautions are observed by the funeral home.  Masks are not required, but may be worn as a personal preference.