James E. McDole

James E. McDole obituary, Summit, NJ

James E. McDole

James McDole Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wm. A. Bradley & Son Funeral Home - Chatham on Mar. 6, 2025.

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James "Jim" E. McDole passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at the age of 92. Born in Ellenville, New York he was a resident of Florham Park. He graduated from Rider University where he obtained his Bachelor's degree in Accounting. Jim was a tax partner for the CPA firm Deloitte in Morristown. During his career at Deloitte, Jim managed a tax department, was a tax specialist in the public utilities industry and conducted many tax seminars throughout the country. He enjoyed playing golf and spending time with his family.
Jim is survived by his loving wife of 56 years Diane E. McDole; son Thomas J. McDole, his wife Jennifer; two daughters: Alice E. McDole, Kathleen A. Holzer, and her husband Chris; five grandchildren: Madeline, Erin, C.J., Billy and Samantha.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jim's memory may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675 https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html?sc_icid=header-btn-donate-now
or to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude’s Place • Memphis, TN 38105 https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/default.aspx?tsid=10043&ovr_acv_id=5246
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