Photo courtesy of Macagna-Diffily-Onorato Funeral Home - Rutherford
Rutherford, New Jersey
Dec 22, 1923 – Dec 6, 2013
NOLAN, James S., 89, died at home on December 6,2013. Born in Jersey City, Dr. Nolan lived in Rutherford for over fifty years. A graduate of Saint Peter's University, Dr. Nolan served in the navy in the Pacific Fleet during World Word II. He earned two master's degrees from Seton Hall University and a Ph.D. in Education from Fordham University. During his career as an educator, Dr. Nolan served as principal of North Bergen High School and later as Superintendent of Schools in that community. Upon retiring from public education, Dr. Nolan joined the full-time faculty at Saint Peter's University as a member of the Education Department. Dr. Nolan is survived by his wife of 66 years, Eileen Killen Nolan, his daughters and sons-in-law, Kathleen and Thomas Monahan and Maureen and Russell Fischer, his sons and daughters-in-law, James and Virginia Nolan, Kevin and Nancy Nolan, Gerard and Linda Nolan, and Brian and Maggie Nolan. He was the beloved grandfather of eighteen: Brenda (and wife Kate) Monahan, Eamon (and wife Mary Monahan, Erin (and husband Ben) Mendell, Shane Fischer and Danielle, James, Tim, Shane, Karly,Genna, Conor, Caitlin, Shea, Kelly, Kyle, Ryan, Annie, and Mary Nolan. Dr. Nolan was also the great-grandfather of Elle and Finn Monahan, and Eva Maureen Mendell. He was predeceased by his son Dennis and daughter-in-law Marybeth Nolan. The family will receive visitors at Macagna Diffily Onorato Funeral Home, 41 Ames Avenue, Rutherford, from 4:00 to 8:00 PM on Monday December 9, 2013. The Funeral Mass will be held at Saint Mary's Church, 91 Home Avenue, Rutherford at 9:30AM on Tuesday December 10,2013. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude's Research Hospital or to a charity of one's choice. www.macagnadiffilyonoratofuneralhome.com
Read MoreSo sorry for your loss Dr. Nolan was such a good man we were lucky to have known him. Always remember the love and your family will get through this hard time. All of you are in our prayers.
December 14, 2013
I graduated with the class of 1969. I remember Dr.Nolan as a brilliant, greatly talented, no-no sense kind of man. Some people feared him. Most of us respected him. He brought character to our lives. I am grateful to have known him and he taught me the meaning of integrity.
He was a pillar of North Bergen High! My prayers are with him and his family.
Ricardo J. Gonzalez
Gainesville, Florida
Ricardo Gonzalez
December 13, 2013 | Gainesville, FL
My dad worked with and thought very highly of Jim. He and his family very graciously let us rent their vacation home for many years, which is a source of great memories for me. My condolences to the whole family!
Dan Shields
December 10, 2013 | Gainesville, FL
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Dianne Carnevale
December 09, 2013 | East Rutherford, NJ
sorry to hear this sad news.Dr Nolan was very helpful to me in my career. God Bless your family.
kathleen cubberly
December 09, 2013 | Point Pleasant Boro, NJ
With our deepest sympathies to the entire Nolan family.
Tom and Alice Jurkowski
December 09, 2013 | Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
Dr. Nolan was vice principal of North Bergen High School during my time there. He was a highly respected man. I will always remember him. My condolences to his family. John McNamara NBHS1965
December 08, 2013
Dr. Nolan was simply the best! Worked for him as V.P. at North Bergen H S.
Joseph Lepore
December 08, 2013 | Cresskill, NJ, NJ
It was an absolute pleasure to have known you.
Cathleen Lovett
December 08, 2013 | South Dennis, MA
