James E. Dolan, 92, of Hamilton Twp., formerly of Somerset, passed away peacefully at home with his wife and children by his side. Beloved husband of 68 years to Marjory (Chapman) Dolan and devoted father to Karen (John) Ackles, Donna (James) Mandeville, Paul (Susan) Dolan, Irene (Vincent) Gelsomino, Richard and Robert (Susan) Dolan. He was also Grampy to 14 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Son of the late Harold and Ellen (McCarthy) Dolan and brother to Dorothy Small, John Dolan and Gerald Dolan and the late Harold Dolan, Helen Donahue and Catherine Cristaldi.
Born in Boston, MA, he lived in Norwood, MA for many years before settling in Somerset for 45 years then moving to Hamilton two years ago.
James served his country with the U.S. Marine Corp. during the Korean Conflict. Prior to his retirement, he was a supervisor with American Can Company, Needham, MA and Deans, NJ for over 30 years. James was a longtime communicant of St. Matthias Church, Somerset as well as a dedicated volunteer at the Franklin Food Bank for over 25 years.
Visitation is Wednesday, May 4th, 2022 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am at Gleason Funeral Home, 1360 Hamilton Street, Somerset, NJ followed by a 10:30 am Funeral Liturgy at St. Matthias Church, Somerset. Interment in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Somerset.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Franklin Food Bank, 224 Churchill Avenue, Somerset, NJ 08873.
The Charles F. Oteri and Son Franklin Funeral Home 33 Cottage St. is honored to assist the Dolan Family with local arrangements.