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James Gilligan Obituary
AGE: 69 • Lake Como
James Albert Gilligan, 69, of Lake Como, NJ passed away on Monday April 10, 2017 at the Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune, NJ. Born on July 19, 1947 to the late James and Doris Gilligan in Hoboken, NJ. James was raised in Hoboken where he lived for many years before moving to Ocean grove, NJ, and then to Lake Como, NJ 27 years ago. James was an honorable hero having proudly served his country during the Vietnam War as a Captain in the US Army and was awarded the Purple Heart Medal. James was an avid gardener, he enjoyed taking trips and spending most of his time outdoors especially by the water. He liked watching the History Channel, loved being social and making others laugh especially his family. James always said "when it's your time to go it's your time to go". He will truly be missed by all who knew and loved him. We love and miss you Jim. Surviving is his devoted wife of 30 years Denise A. Gilligan, a son and his girlfriend James Patrick Gilligan and Kimberly E. Roselli. From a previous marriage a daughter Colleen A. Anthony, son James S. Gilligan, a sister Patricia A. Gilligan, as well as a granddaughter Ella Anthony. Relatives and friends are invited to visit the Oceanside Memorial Home, 2014 Main St, Lake Como, NJ 07719 on Monday April 17, 2017 from 5-8pm. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday April 18, 2017 at 10am at the Church of the Ascension, Bradley Beach, NJ followed by interment in the Brig Gen William C Doyle Veteran Memorial Park, Wrightstown, NJ. For more information or to leave an online condolence message to the family please visit our website www.oceansidememorial.com. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in James' name to the (National Kidney Foundation - 30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016 www.kidney.org.
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Vincent Ardizzone
May 16, 2017
Jimmy was a close childhood friend of mine in Hoboken. We pretty much grew up together, spending afternoons after school playing touch-football, or finding other ways to get into and out of mischief. We had plenty of company and a rich mix of personalities to interact with. Jimmy was the aristocrat, Robert the sophisticate, Matty the Pope, Joe the musician (and practical jokester), Steve the professor and I was the lucky friend of these guys and others we hung around with. Jimmy's parents were tough, proud, kind and expected no less of Jimmy and his friends. We valued our honesty and fairness and were very conscientious. Jimmy was quick with his humor which was sharp and even if you were the target, you didn't mind as it was almost always richly entertaining.
By coincidence, I just learned of Jimmy's passing. I was thinking about him and by chance goggled to see if I could find out anything about him. I am saddened to learn he is gone. I last saw Jimmy when he returned from Vietnam. We spent hours talking over a shared bottle of Scotch. I was still in the Navy then and had many years in front of me traveling and relocating numerous times. We lost touch.
Jimmy and his family had a positive impact on the direction of my own life. I owe them my gratitude and remember them fondly.
My prayers go to Jimmy, his wife and children. He was a person worth knowing.
Vinny Ardizzone
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Nancy Tumolo
May 2, 2017
Was saddened to hear of jims passing and not knowing about it. My thoughts go out to his family. He was a good neighbor and was always offered to help me out with stuff at the house when noone was around. He did great job keeping up his yard and gardening. Will miss seeing him and getting the scoop on my tenants..) RIP JIM.
your neighbor of 16 years NANCY....
James Sean Gilligan
April 11, 2017
Dad, you are missed. Love you. Sean and Kathryn
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