James J. Campagna

1928 - 2025

James J. Campagna, 97 of Pittsfield, passed away October 19, 2025 at Berkshire Medical Center.

Born in Pittsfield on June 28, 1928, he was the son of the late Vincenzo and Josephine Mauro Campagna.

He was a 1947 graduate of Pittsfield High School and attended Suffield Academy and Norwich University.

Mr. Campagna married Jane E. Andrew on September 4, 1950 at Sacred Heart Church. She predeceased him on April 1, 2014.

He was an inspector at General Electric in Ordnance for 23 years. Prior to that, he owned Jimmy's Market on Tyler Street for 18 years.

James was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church, where he served as Usher. He was a Berkshire County Deputy Sheriff and enjoyed hunting in his younger years. He loved travelling to Italy and Europe with his friends and family.

Mr. Campagna is survived by his sons, James A. Campagna and wife Pat of Pittsfield, and Jerry C. Campagna and wife Christine of Pittsfield. Six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; a sister, Helen Alberti and husband Charles of Salt Lake City, UT, and two brothers, Alfred Campagna and wife Eileen of Atlanta, GA and Robert Campagna of Pittsfield.

He also leaves a dear friend Blanca Durant, who helped him adjust to the loss of his wife 11 years ago.

He was predeceased by his siblings, Ernest Campagna, Concetta Kellar, Agnes Bilia, Mary Slater, Laura Slater and Santina Valenti.

FUNERAL NOTICE: Graveside services will be held, Monday, October 27, 2025 at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Cemetery in Section 15, officiated by Rev. Steven Montesanti. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; The Salvation Army; or to Boy's Town in care of Dery Funeral Home, 54 Bradford St, Pittsfield, MA 01201.