James "Jimmy" Sellmeyer

James Sellmeyer, 57, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on September 27, 2025. Born and raised in Old Bridge, Jimmy settled in Manalapan along with his late wife Debra to raise a family.
Over the years, Jimmy worked as a general contractor. He enjoyed classic rock and attending concerts. Jimmy loved the outdoors; especially camping and canoeing. An avid Jets and Mets fan, above all things Jimmy never missed an opportunity to be with his family.
He was a former member of the Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh. One of Jimmys greatest joys was "The Genesis Street Pub," a backyard retreat he built with his best friend Jim Tobin in 2024. By the following spring, it had become the heart of family gatherings, where Jimmy hosted barbecues, shared cold drinks, and served his famous meatballs and macaroni and cheese.
e's, shared cold drinks, and served his famous meatballs and macaroni and cheese.
Predeceased by his beloved wife Debra, Jimmy leaves behind his children; Joseph of Brooklyn, NY, Michael of West Palm Beach, FL as well as Amanda, also of West Palm Beach, FL and his stepdaughter Caitlyn Heuttler, her husband Justin and their daughter Olivia. He will be missed dearly by his loving mother, Beverly Strickland and her husband George of Groveland, FL, siblings; John and his wife Dianne of Old Bridge, Patti Mendola and her husband Bryant of Groveland, FL and Jeff and his wife Terri also of Old Bridge.
Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of Jimmy's life at the Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh, 15 Oak Street, Old Bridge, NJ 08857 on October 17, 2025, from 7:00pm until 11:00pm.
Professional services have been entrusted to Old Bridge Funeral Home.