Name: Visitation for James Trotta
Start: 2017-05-05T19:00:00.000Z
End: 2017-05-05T22:00:00.000Z
Location: Westchester Funeral Home, Inc.

Trotta, James

James Vincent Trotta, 64, of Bronxville, New York passed away on April 30,2017. He was born in the Bronx, New York on June 6, 1952.

James was an educator all his life. He graduated from Villanova University and received a Master's Degree in English at New York University. He began teaching at Iona Preparatory School where he coached football and ice hockey. In 1981 he joined the English department of Mount Vernon High School and retired after teaching there 25 years. He was passionate about literature, jazz, and a great fan of the New York Yankees.

He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Laura DeMilio Trotta. Predeceased by his mother Margaret Locantore Trotta; survived by his father Patrick Trotta, two brothers, Michael Trotta (Joanne) and Paul Trotta (Jill); several nieces, nephews and a grandniece and grandnephew.

Visitation will be Friday, May 5, from 3:00 to 6:00, at Westchester Funeral Home, 190 Main Street, Eastchester, NY 10709. In lieu of flowers donations may be made through this link https://giving.columbia.edu/giveonline/?schoolstyle=411 .

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Published by The Journal News from May 3 to May 4, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
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January 27, 2018

Dearest Laura, I only today learned of the passing of James and am saddened by his passing and your loss. You were both lovable together and I pray that Jim is in a good place. RIP JAMES..... Joe Siciliano

Nick Florio

January 19, 2018

I just heard this sad news. Jim and I were friends and college roommates who somehow lost touch in the 70's. I wish there was a way to learn more about his life post Villanova. Jim was a very nice, quiet but passionate guy. He introduced me to Neil Young, his favorite performer of the day. Hopefully someone will reach out with more about his life.

John Marciano

May 16, 2017

Dear Laura,

My deepest sympathies on Trotta's loss. I have fond memories of time spent with you both. It's been a long time, but I was trying to reach you because I received material from the 1970s at SUNY Cortland and thought I should check in on my extraordinary students. I looked up both your names and was shocked to read of his passing; please know I am thinking of you. When the time is right, I would love to hear from you.

Peace,

John

Jessica O'Connell (nee Cristiano)

May 9, 2017

I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Trotta. I was fortunate enough to have both Mr. & Mrs. Trotta for English teachers at MVHS. Because of their love of literature I became an English major when I went to college. Because of their love of learning and their ability to make their classes not "feel" like work I became interested in education. Mr. Trotta inspired me, and I have been a 5th grade teacher since 2001. He will be missed, but not forgotten.

Sean Guerin

May 5, 2017

Jim was my Hockey Coach and was my Senior Advisor at Iona Prep. He routinely had a quiet, but strong and passionate demeanor.

You'll be missed Mr. Trotta.

Thanks for everything

Sean Guerin - Iona Prep class of 1980.

Richard Grippo

May 5, 2017

I worked with Jim at MVHS for many years. Though we were in different departments in a very big school,everyone knew what a good person Jim was. A quiet and respectful person who was loved by all.Thanks to people like Jim the world is a better place.

Michael Hammett

May 4, 2017

I consider myself fortunate to have taug and learned from James and Laura Trotta.
They taught several of my Dreamers in the I Have a Dream program.
Thank you sir for your presence,ear and advice. Most of thank you for your friendship Trotta! Rest in peace, Renaissance Man.

Kenny Lang

May 3, 2017

You taught an awesome video-arts class at Iona Prep in 1980. Wishing you Gods peace and grace, my fellow Villanova alumni. Mr. Trotta, you were a genuinely good guy!

Velma Mitchell

May 3, 2017

In 1985 when I first started teaching in the English Dept. at Mount Vernon High School, Jim was one of the first to welcome me with genuinely warm support. Over the years, my admiration and respect for him as a literature teacher grew exponentially. In his own quiet way, he succeeded in winning the unwavering love and respect of innumerable grateful students, among whom are two of my own children. For Kofi and Cecily two years apart, AP English with Mr. Trotta was outstanding! I cannot recall hearing any criticism of him whatsoever by a single student -- a remarkable accomplishment on his part! Laura, my heart is with you as you mourn the loss of your life's soulmate. RIP Jim.

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