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James Brighton Obituary

Mr. James Brighton, 82, died peacefully on Jan. 5, 2013. Born in Verona, N.J., Mr. Brighton lived in North Caldwell, N.J., since 1962. He worked as a self-employed contractor and as a supervisor in the facilities department at Montclair State University. Mr. Brighton is survived by his children, Lisa, James, Keith, Jeff, and Tom, and 10 grandchildren. Donations to the American Heart Association in memory of Mr. Brighton would be appreciated.

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Published by The Star-Ledger on Jan. 16, 2013.

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January 6, 2014

ITS BEEN A YEAR NOW AND I STILL MISS YOUR HEY LISA, HOW ARE YA? RIP DAD

January 27, 2013

THIS MESSAGE IS FROM LISA HIS DAUGHTER, I LOVED MY DAD VERY MUCH, HE TOOK CARE OF US WORKING 3 JOBS TO SUPPORT HIS FAMILY, HE LOVED HIS FLYING AND BOATING AND JUST HAVING FUN IN LIFE,BUT HIS FAMILY ALWAYS CAME FIRST. MOM AND DAD ALWAYS TRIED TO MAKE IT TO EVERYONES GAMES AND CHEER THEM ON, AS I GOT OLDER I REALIZED WHAT A GREAT LIFE I HAD AS A KID, IT WASN'T A MONETARY RICH LIFE BUT IT WAS A LIFE FILLED WITH DISIPLINE AND RESPECT FOR OTHER PEOPLE AND HOW TO HAVE GOALS IN LIFE. HE NEVER HAD A NEGATIVE WORD ABOUT ANYONE, BUT JUST TRIED TO GIVE THE BEST ADVICE HE COULD ABOUT WHATEVER THE SITUATION WAS. I THANK GOD FOR GIVING ME MY DAD, HE WAS THE BEST. CHEERS FOR YOU DAD, YOU ARE MY HERO, I'M GOING TO MISS OUR WEEKEND CALLS WHEN YOU'D SAY 'HEY LISA! HOW YA DOING? GOD BLESS YOU DAD, I LOVE YOU,SEE YA UP THERE XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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American Heart Association

January 17, 2013

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Ken Olsen

January 16, 2013

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Your Dad was known and loved by literally hundreds (if not thousands) of kids who passed through West Essex for many years. On behalf of all the Olsens, inclduing my mother who knew your dad well, we are sorry to hear of his passing. I will miss talking about boats and flying with him.

June Bohny

January 16, 2013

I worked at Montclair State Universtiy and it was a pleasure to know him. I also knew Phyllis who I liked very much.
May they rest in peace.

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