James Anagnost

On Friday December 9, James Nicholas Anagnost passed away after a brief illness at the Allendale Senior Living Center in Allendale, NJ. Jim, a resident of Rivervale, NJ, was predeceased by his wife Catharine and son James Bradley. He is survived by a daughter, two sons and several other immediate relatives.

Jim was born in Nashua, NH on July 4, 1924, to Greek immigrant parents and was one of nine children. He graduated from Nashua High School in 1942 and completed his freshman year at Springfield College before being drafted for service in June 1943. For the next 2 1/2 years, Jim experienced heavy and consistent action while serving in the Army's 23'rd Infantry in France, Belgium, Germany, and Czechoslovakia. While advancing with his unit, Jim was awarded the Bronze Star for Valor when he rescued a severely wounded comrade. During this same period of activity, he was acknowledged for his bravery and successful implementation of several key actions. At the tender age of 20, he was promoted to Master Sergeant and for a time was the youngest person in the military to hold this rank.

After his discharge from service, Jim re-enrolled at Springfield College and graduated with a bachelor's degree in Physical Education and Science. A few years after graduation, Jim began a 35-year career with Shulton Company and American Cyanaimide where he was eventually promoted to Director of International Government and Military Sales. Marketing to those dedicated to serving our country was a natural extension of his life experience.

Jim shared his life's journey with Catharine his wife of 68 years making their home in River Vale NJ where they raised four children. While New Jersey was his primary residence, his annual summer visits to a family home in Ocean Point, Maine were much anticipated, enjoyable and life sustaining events.

For his remarkable service during the war, Jim will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery at a private ceremony later this year.