James Summers

James Summers, age 55, of Phillipsburg, NJ passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2022 at home.
He was born on August 28, 1966 in Raritan Twp., NJ.  He resided in High Bridge, NJ and Glen Gardner, NJ for most of his life, before moving to Phillipsburg two years ago.
He was the son of the late Frank Summers II and Marie Jorgenson Summers.
James was a graduate of Voorhees High School, class of 1986, where he played football.
He worked as a Carpenter for many years.  Years ago, he worked as a Bartender at Mrs. Riley’s in High Bridge.
James enjoyed golfing and also was involved with several softball leagues over the years.  
Survivors include five siblings; William Summers of PA, Frank Summers III of Bloomsbury, NJ, Peter Summers of Phillipsburg, NJ, Julea Bishop and her husband Drew of AL and Christopher Summers of Budd Lake, NJ.  Several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.  
A celebration of James’s life will be held at Riley and Jake’s in Clinton, NJ from 1-4 pm on July 16th to continue at 5 pm at Mrs. Riley’s Publik House in High Bridge, NJ.
 

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