James J. Proske
Died: Apr 18, 2018
James J. "Jim" Proske, 81 of Allamuchy Township died Wednesday April 18th at home with his loving family by his side.
Born in Queens, NY Jim was a son of the late John and Catherine Reddin Proske.
Jim was a member of the Allamuchy Senior Citizens, Friends of Rutherford Hall and Good Shepherd Catholic Church. He was a handyman who loved to help out and do projects. He especially enjoyed fishing with his grandchildren. When he retired Jim was a vice president at Garvin Guy Butler.
He is survived by his wife Helen L.A. Proske, two sons James and his wife Patty and Allan and his wife Becky, a daughter Linda Broder and her husband Michael. A daughter Elizabeth died in her childhood in 1981.
Also surviving are a brother Allan, a sister Louise and eleven grandchildren, He is predeceased by his brothers Paul and John.
Relatives and friends are invited to call on Friday April 20th from 4 til 8 pm at the Cochran Funeral Home 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00am on Saturday April 21st at Good Shepherd Roman Catholic Church, Andover, NJ.
In lieu of flowers the family has requested memorial donations be sent to St, Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis ,TN 38103-1942 or Compassionate Care Hospice, 350 Sparta Avenue, Bldg. B - Suite 2, Sparta, NJ 07871.
Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.cochranfuneral.com
Born in Queens, NY Jim was a son of the late John and Catherine Reddin Proske.
Jim was a member of the Allamuchy Senior Citizens, Friends of Rutherford Hall and Good Shepherd Catholic Church. He was a handyman who loved to help out and do projects. He especially enjoyed fishing with his grandchildren. When he retired Jim was a vice president at Garvin Guy Butler.
He is survived by his wife Helen L.A. Proske, two sons James and his wife Patty and Allan and his wife Becky, a daughter Linda Broder and her husband Michael. A daughter Elizabeth died in her childhood in 1981.
Also surviving are a brother Allan, a sister Louise and eleven grandchildren, He is predeceased by his brothers Paul and John.
Relatives and friends are invited to call on Friday April 20th from 4 til 8 pm at the Cochran Funeral Home 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00am on Saturday April 21st at Good Shepherd Roman Catholic Church, Andover, NJ.
In lieu of flowers the family has requested memorial donations be sent to St, Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis ,TN 38103-1942 or Compassionate Care Hospice, 350 Sparta Avenue, Bldg. B - Suite 2, Sparta, NJ 07871.
Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.cochranfuneral.com
Condolences:
Royal & Ellen Nadeau
#3
May 3rd, 2018 9:08 am
Sorry that we could not be at Jim's services but we wish you condolences. We remember Jim as a fighter especially in these last few years.
Durand & Arlene Metrione
#2
April 18th, 2018 6:41 pm
We will treasure the many good times we shared with Jim, always remembering his big smile and easy laugh. Our love and thoughts are with Helen and the family as you go through the motions of this time. Hoping that sharing memories will help ease your loss. Hugs and prayers....
Durand & Arlene
Gail Howell
#1
April 18th, 2018 5:22 pm
Dear Helen,
I truly believe that Jim is at peace now. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this most difficult time without Jim physically next to you. Keeping all your wonderful memories of the life you shared close at hand will help. Fortunately you and Jim have created a wonderful family to be close to at this time.
God and your faith will help you. Also all your many friends are here for you!
With sincere sympathy,
Gail
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