James J Fischer

FISCHER,  James J., 89, of Jersey City; formerly of Brooklyn, NY; passed away peacefully on Monday, April 25, 2022 surrounded by his caring family.  In his earlier years, James worked as a food salesman for the June Dairy Company, Jersey City.  He then worked as a toll collector for the New Jersey Turnpike Authority for many years before retiring in 2013.  He took great pride in his work, and was a devoted parishioner of St. Anne's Church. 

James was the beloved husband to the late, Anna Chiara; treasured father of  Vincent Chiara; devoted son to the late, John and Gertrude; cherished brother to the late, John, Robert, Kenneth, and Edmund; adored uncle to Valerie Umerovska, Robert, Richard, William and Ronald Fischer; brother-in-law to Daniel Chiara and his wife, Joyce; and by many loving family members and friends. 

Visitation is Friday, April 29, 2022 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at RIOTTO FUNERAL HOME, 3205 Kennedy Blvd., Jersey City. (For GPS navigation, it is best to use our parking lot address: 14 Stagg Street).  Funeral is Saturday, April 30, 2022 at 9:30 AM at the funeral home.  Funeral Mass is 10:30 AM at St. Anne's Church, 3545 Kennedy Blvd., Jersey City.  Entombment will follow at Holy Name Mausoleum, 823 West Side Ave., Jersey City.