James Anthony Fontana, former resident of Matamoras PA, died on June 21, 2010 at Valley Manor Skilled Nursing Facility in Coopersburg, PA after a long debilitating illness. He was 66.
Born April 23, 1944 in Port Jervis, NY, he was the son of the late James and Anna Wilson Fontana.
He was a retired custodian for the Tri-State Drive-In., Matamoras, Pa.
James attended Matamoras School, St. Michael's Catholic School in Scranton, PA, and was a communicant of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Matamoras. Having lived a difficult life and born a "special child", his years were full of his love for music, a love for Elvis, and the Rock 'N Roll 50's with Dick Clark. He will be remembered for his smile, his laughter, and his love for family.
He is survived by his sister Suzanne Bailey and husband David of Maryland, cousin Tina Hess and husband John of Matamoras, cousin Patrick Fontana of Matamoras, cousin John Fontana and wife Nancy of Missouri, cousin Rolf Ziegler and wife Marianne of Germany, good friend Keith Raser of Milford, PA, as well as his loving caretakers and friends at Valley Manor.
The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to Valley Manor for the expertise and compassionate care he received, as well as appreciation extended to Lehigh Valley Hospice.
Visitation will be held at Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home in Port Jervis, NY, 154 East Main, Port Jervis, New York, on Friday, June 25, from 9:30am-10:30am.
Prayers will be offered at the funeral home Friday morning, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am at St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Matamoras, Pa.. Rev. August Ricciardi will be the Celebrant. Interment will take place at St. Mary's Cemetery, Port Jervis, New York. Memorial contributions may be made to Valley Manor Skilled Nursing, 7650 Route 309, Coopersburg, PA 18036.
Funeral arrangements by Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 East Main Street, Port Jervis, New York.
For directions, information or to send a condolence note to the family please visit knight-auchmoody.com.