James Cirello Jr

July 5, 1946 - April 24, 2020

James Cirello Jr., 73, passed away on April 24, 2020, in Whiting, NJ. where he resided with his long time partner Annie O'Halloran. James married his beautiful wife Maria on October 24, 1971 in Brooklyn, NY where they started and raised their family before moving to Staten Island, NY, and then Old Bridge, NJ. James was preceded in death by his parents James (Sonny) and Venora Rose, brother Frank, son James Cirello III, son in law William (Billy) O’Neal, and brother in law Paul Errigo, Sr. James leaves behind to cherish his memory Maria mother of their daughters Alicia and Noelle, son Stephen, three grandchildren - William, Lola, and Mason, daughters in law Sharon and Kelly, son in law Chris, sister Marylynn Errigo, sisters in law Margaret and Stacy, and a legacy of nieces and nephews who loved and adored him, as well as a ton of friends. James was born in Brooklyn, NY and served in the US Army. Upon his return from service, James was a long shore-man in Brooklyn, NY and then Elizabeth NJ. James was an excellent mechanic, had a passion for racing automobiles, golf and sports.He was a fan of the Giants, Rangers and Mets and he loved the Lord. He had an electric personality and was an extremely funny and entertaining man who brought laughter and joy to his family and friends, and everyone who knew him. Due to current restrictions, there will be no memorial services at this time. We will have a celebration of life at a later date.