James Altobello

James (Jim) Altobello, 66 of Monroe Township, New Jersey, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at Chelsea at Forsgate. Born Wednesday, April 3, 1957, in Bensonhurst Brooklyn, New York, he was son to the late Joseph Altobello and Jean Barresi Altobello. Jim went to high school at John Dewey and furthered his education at the New York Institute of Technology, where he obtained his Bachelor of Science degree, with a major in Architecture, leading him into a career of designing fire sprinkler systems for commercial buildings. In 1986, Jim and his Mom Jean purchased a new construction condominium together at the Harbour Club in Parlin, New Jersey, where they moved, and enjoyed the amenities offered, including an in-ground pool that led Jim to becoming an avid swimmer, eventually swimming up to 100 laps a day. In 1995, Jim moved to Springfield, Virginia, to pursue employment opportunities with Virginia Sprinkler Company, as a designer of fire sprinkler systems. In time, Jim purchased his own townhouse in Springfield, where he resided until taking early retirement in 2016, due to some health issues. Jim returned to New Jersey where he bought his current condo in the active adult community of Rossmoor, in Monroe Township. Jim had a lifelong passion for trains, and often used his designing experience for his layouts with his model trains. He belonged to numerous train clubs over the years, and currently was a member of Jersey Central N-Trak. Jim loved hanging out with family and friends, whether to help prepare Easter pies (Pizza Rustica), meet up to take a train trip, go to a baseball game to cheer on the NY Mets, see a concert, attend holiday family gatherings, or just assist his Mom and sister with handyman tasks. In more recent years, Jim had a very active social life at Rossmoor, participating in pickleball, bocce, swimming, walking, as well as being a member of the computer and cooking clubs; he was also quite good at oldies music trivia and loved participating in those games, as well as attending oldies dances. Jim really enjoyed his time at Rossmoor and the people he met there. He also had a soft spot for all the pets his friends and family owned. Jim was very special, an all around nice, great guy, who always had a smile on his face and a kind word for anyone; he will be missed by all who were lucky enough to know and love him. Jim is predeceased by his beloved Mom Jean, and Dad Joseph, and his loving Aunt Diana Feinberg and close Uncle and Godfather Sam Greco. Jim is survived by his loving sister Lynn Altobello, and by his brothers Frank and George Altobello, his loving aunt Irene Greco and cousin Carol Poveromo, caring uncle Paul Feinberg and cousins David, Andy and Brian Feinberg, loving adopted sister, Theresa Mordarski; as well as his extended Bronx family, Tina, Joanne, Vinny, Goddaughter Amanda, and Valerie; adopted nieces Nicole and Melinda; stepmother Tina and niece Alexa and nephew Joseph; plus all appropriate spouses; and Jim's close, dear friends, especially John, Joe, Pete and Bobby. The family will receive friends and loved ones from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, July 20, 2023; and on Friday, July 21, 2023, from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM, at Michael Hegarty & John Vincent Scalia Home for Funerals and Cremation Service, 3377 US Highway 9, Old Bridge, New Jersey. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, July 21, 2023, at Church of the Sacred Heart, Roman Catholic Church located at 531 Washington Ave, South Amboy, New Jersey 08879. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Burial Park, 840 Cranbury South River Road, East Brunswick, NJ. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.HegartyScaliaFuneralHome.com

James Altobello

April 3, 1957 - July 13, 2023