Search by Name

Add a Memory

Send Flowers

Make a Donation

Share Obituary

James P. "JP" Acerra

FUNERAL HOME

John E. Day Funeral Home - Red Bank

85 Riverside Avenue

Red Bank, New Jersey

James Acerra Obituary

Name: Celebration of Life for James P. "JP" Acerra
Start: 2016-07-22T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-07-22T23:00:00.000Z
Location: John E. Day Funeral Home - Red Bank

James P. Acerra "JP"

AGE: 52 • Eatontown

James P. Acerra (JP), 52, of Eatontown, passed away July 13th at home. JP was a graduate of Red Bank Regional HS and LeMoyne College. He worked at Bristol-Myers Squibb for 25 years. JP learned the butcher trade at Marx Brothers in Shrewsbury and spent 18 years with Acme as a butcher. He loved a good joke and time with his siblings and family. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved his two dogs Zeke and Tiko.

JP is survived by his sisters Andrea Acerra, Anna Acerra, Joanne Bohner and her husband Andrew, and Jeanne Acerra and Peter Lehmann. Also surviving are his loving nephew and nieces Andrew, Emma and Leah Bohner.

A life celebration will be held at the John E. Day Funeral Home 85 Riverside Ave. Red Bank, NJ 07701 on Friday July 22, 2016 from 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in JP's name to the American Diabetes Association.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Asbury Park Press on Jul. 17, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for James Acerra

Sponsored by John E. Day Funeral Home - Red Bank.

19 Entries

Le Moyne College

October 3, 2016

Please accept the most heartfelt sympathies of Le Moyne College. We hope the love and memories that you will forever hold in your heart bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Le Moyne College, Office of Alumni and Parent Programs
Syracuse, NY

Pam Cedrone

July 26, 2016

I worked with Jim for many years at BMS. What a great guy!! Jim couldn't do enough for you. I remember the crazy names he thought of for people, always good for a laugh, always a smile on his face. I'll always remember the story of the time he walked his dogs & he and the dogs were stampeded by deer. I still laugh when I think of him telling that one. Last time I saw Jim he was with his dogs in Red Bank. I can't believe he's gone - way too soon. I guess it's true, "only the good die young." My condolences to his family & friends. RIP Jim. You'll always be remembered fondly.

July 26, 2016

I met Jim back when he worked for Almedica and I was with SK&F, then we worked together @ BMS for a number of years. Jim was a "GO TO GUY" who could get things done. He was a strong willed honest and GREAT person. I am sure he is wth our LORD!!! Many folks will miss that wonderful smile!!!!

Mary Ann Calderone

July 22, 2016

Jim was the "real thing" what you saw is what you got. Jim was a true gentleman, kind person, friend, dog lover and one of the smartest people I have ever had the pleasure to work for.

No words can express what this earth has lost. Jimbo you are my angel.......Fly free my friend until we meet again your one and only Calderoni

Mary Ann Calderone

July 22, 2016

My dearest Jim you were the "real thing" what you saw is what you got. A true gentleman, friend, dog lover ,man of honor, extremely witty, and one of the smartest people I have had the pleasure to work with.

No words can express what this earth will be missing. You are now my angel Jim fly free

I will never forget you! your one and only Calderoni

Ann

July 22, 2016

JP and I were at Shrewsbury Grammar School from day one until graduation from RBRHS. He was a kind person---I remember his smiling face and rosy cheeks and a particular joyousness in his twinkling eyes. I was sorry to read of his passing and my thoughts go to his family. Ann (Kezer) Lazarus-Barnes

July 19, 2016

I worked with Jimmy for over 15 years at BMS. He will be sadly missed. Sincere condolences to his family and friends. Jerry

Andrea Hall

July 18, 2016

To Jim's family -
"Liked a good joke" is exactly what I remember from working with Jim in the late 90's. You could hear his smile over the phone. My condolences for your loss.

Sharon Trotta

July 18, 2016

Sincerest sympathy to your family $ may JP know Eternal Peace

July 18, 2016

My name is Linda Edwards and I worked with Jim Acerra for many years from 2001 until 2008. Jim was a kind and gentle man who worked diligently with his employees at Bristol-Myers Squibb. He was one of the hardest working gentleman I have ever known who would give you the shirt off of his back if he had too. Jim will surely be missed.

John McDaniels

July 18, 2016

My condolences to his family. I worked with him at Bristol-Myers Squibb when I transferred to the New Brunswick Campus in 1994. Jim was a great person and a pleasure to have known. He will be missed.

Tony Mazzeo

July 18, 2016

My condolences for your loss.
I worked with Jim at BMS for a few years. He was always friendly and helpful. We also shared some common ground with Syracuse University sports. I believe he played for the football team for a season or two before transferring to Lemoyne. He will be missed.

Coleen Mahoney

July 17, 2016

Anna, Joanne, and Jeanne, so sorry to learn of JPs passing. Wishing you all the comfort of family memories shared.

Patti McGrath Homefield

July 17, 2016

May he Rest in Peace!!

Patti Homefield

July 17, 2016

To the entire Acerra Family

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

anthony TEDESCO

July 17, 2016

Please accept my condolences. I had the pleasure of knowing Jim during my time at Bristol Myers and found him a pleasure to work with and be with. He made the days bette

July 16, 2016

Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your loved one. May God give you strength and comfort during this difficult time. Ps 46 : 1

Showing 1 - 19 of 19 results