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James Erving Obituary
JAMES P. "JIM" ERVING
AGE: 68 RED BANK
James P. "Jim" Erving, 68, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009 at Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank. He was born in Long Branch, lived in Little Silver before moving to Red Bank in his early 20s where he lived the rest of his life. He retired in the mid 90's as Project Manager from Riverview Medical Center after 35 years of service. During his employment he managed to completion the Booker Memorial and Blaisdel Wings at Riverview Medical Center. Jim was passionate about 'his beloved' Red Bank and dedicated over 40 years of volunteer service to it. He was a member of the Red Bank Planning Board, Red Bank Zoning Board, Westside Revitalization Commitee, Red Bank River Center, Red Bank Borough Council, and an honorary life member of Union Hose Fire Company #95. Another of Jim's passions was hunting and he enjoyed countless hours in the woods of Stokes State Forrest. He loved his children dearly and had happily adapted to the role of Pop Pop and Grandpa Jim to his grandkids. He will be missed by many.
He is predeceased by his parents, James H. and Katherine R. Erving. Surviving are his children, Kelly Ann Erving of Neptune, Catherine Erving of Eatontown and her fiance Genaro Serino, James D. Erving of Little Silver and his wife Carolyn; their mother, Judy Erving of Eatontown, and six grandchildren, Samantha, Peter, Tara, Dillon, Spencer and Louis.
A Memorial Gathering will take place on Monday, Dec. 28, 2009 from 2-4 & 6-8 pm at John E. Day Funeral Home, 85 Riverside Avenue, Red Bank, NJ. Memorial service will be held on Monday at 7:00 pm at the funeral home. Memorial donation may be made in his memory to: The Fisher House Foundation @ www.fisherhouse.org. Letters of condolence can be e-mailed to the funeral home's website www.sidun.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Shannon (Chippy) Booth (Kelly)
December 26, 2009
Sorry to hear of the lose of your Dad.
I hope the many great memories you have of him will help you at this difficult time.
May he rest in peace.
December 26, 2009
I remember him as a hard-working guy with a quick wit. My dad, a longtime doctor at Riverwview, respected Jim's many contributions to the hospital.
Condolences to the whole family.
Greg Kelly
Monmouth Beach, NJ
MonmouthCountyLife.com
Sheila Sharemet (Kelly)
December 26, 2009
To Jim's Family,
My sister Shannon just told me about the passing of your father. I knew your Dad since I was very young. As you know you mother Judy played a huge role on the Kelly family. I remember your mother and father's wedding. I also recall working at Riverview Hospital in 1974 and bumping into your Dad often. He was always so kind and helpful. Please take care and love and support each other. Say hello to your mother for me.
paul sniffen
December 26, 2009
the Red Bank Vets extend their condolcenece to the Erving family,
Jim served Red Bank above and beyond the call of duty
Tracey Thompson-Turner
December 25, 2009
I want to express my sincerest condolences to Jim's family. Jim was my dad's neighbor at Greentree Apartments and though I did not know him nearly long enough, he has to be one of the best and most influential people I have ever met. He was such a selfless person. At a time when he was dealing with his own health issues, his first thought was about how he could help others. What a wonderful man. I feel lucky to have known him and our family will miss him terribly.
Will Ryan
December 25, 2009
To Kelly, Cathrine and Jimmy;
I am truly sorry for you loss. Big Jim was a fine man, always looking out for others. I will cherish the laughter! God bless him.
Jennifer (Gwinn) Viaud
December 23, 2009
I'm so sorry for your loss. I was Jim's secretary in the Project Office at Riverview. He was wonderful to work for and a great man. He will be missed very much.
Josh Cameron
December 23, 2009
My condolences to Jim's family. I had alot of great times with Jim, he will be missed.
Jo Ann Brune
December 23, 2009
Jimmy and family: I was sorry to learn of your dad's passing. I'd like to think that God needed his help for something, somewhere. I'll remember him in my prayers.
Terry McGuire
December 23, 2009
To Jim's Family,
As one of the people from the "old" Riverview clan, I well remember Jim's can-do attitude, the yearly Riverview picnic and occasional clam bake . Jim's dedication to Red Bank was well known, and we all admired the many hours he volunteered. He will be missed
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