James W. Sterrett Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

James "Jim" W. Sterrett passed away peacefully at home on May 7, 2019, surrounded by his wife and children, after a brave battle with cancer. Jim was the beloved husband and best friend of 36 years to Florence Sterrett. He was 79. Born on November 17, 1939, in Los Angeles, California, he was a son of the late George and Velma Sterrett. He has been a resident of Long Pond since 1995, and prior to that he lived on Staten Island, New York. Jim is survived by his wife, Florence, his daughters, and their spouses; Dawn and Bob Siclari of Long Pond; Jeanette and Gary San Angelo of Point Pleasant, New Jersey; Denise Sterrett of Parsippany, New Jersey; and Loraine Sterrett of Greenbay, Wisconsin. He was the loving grandfather "Pee Pa" to Jenna and Gary San Angelo, Amanda Testa, Fynn Sandelli, James, Steven, and Connor Zabilski. He is also survived by his sister, Joanie Sterrett; brother, Robert Cole; and nieces and nephews. Jim was preceded in death by his sister, Rebecca Cole. Jim proudly served in the United States Coast Guard from 1958 to 1962, as an electrician's mate third class. After his military service, he worked for the New York Transit Authority and retired after 30 years. In 2004, Jim was elected as the Tunkhannock Township supervisor and he was involved in the Tunkhannock Township Armed Forces Memorial helping to raise funds for the monument dedicated to Veterans of all armed forces in 2006. Jim loved his dogs, Miss C and Koda and is now with them in Heaven. Jim's hobbies included building rockets, landscaping, wood working, and spending time with his family and beloved pets. A special thank you to all the staff of Lehigh Valley Hospital Pocono Home and Hospice as we will always remember your dedication and support. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Jim may be made to: AWSOM Animal Welfare Society of Monroe, PO Box 13, Stroudsburg, PA 18360. Private cremation has been entrusted to Bolock Funeral Home Crematory.

James W. Sterrett

November 17, 1939 - May 7, 2019