| James T. Oross Sr.
May 29, 1942 - December 30, 2008
James T. Oross Sr., 66, of Hackettstown, N.J., died Tuesday, December 30, 2008, at his daughter’s house in Washington, N.J.
Born: May 29, 1942 in Raritan Township, he was a son of the late William & Rita Marie Oross.
Personal: He had previously lived in Washington for 20 years.
Jim was a senior fisheries worker for 22 years with the State of New Jersey Division of Fish & Game, and was well known in assisting with fishing derbies throughout the state. Jim was also a retired deputy game warden with the state. He proudly served in the Navy during the Vietnam War. He was an all-around sportsman and enjoyed spending time with family and friends.Memberships: He was an associate member of Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 18, a member of Carteret Police Benevolent Association Lodge 47, and New Jersey Conservation Officers Association; and a life member of the Loyal Order of Moose in Edison Lodge 1978.
Survivors: His wife Deborah of Hackettstown; three sons, James T. Oross, Jr. of Binghamton, N.Y., Robert W. Partridge and his wife Jessica of Easton, and James F. Kircher of Hackettstown; three daughters, Tracy Oross and Tammy Oross, both of Binghamton, N.Y., and Barbara L. Kircher and her husband Robert L. Wiseburn Jr. of Washington, with whom he resided; three brothers, Joe Oross of Little Egg Harbor, N.J., Michael Oross of Texas and John Oross of Edison, N.J.; four sisters, Betty Griffin of Forked River, N.J., Rosie Oross of Florida, Pat Spearnock and Debbie Mullan, both of Edison; six grandchildren Kayla, Gavin, Kyle, Jessica, Stephen and Shannon; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother William.
Services: A visitation will be held 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Monday, January 5, 2009 with American Legion services at 8:00 p.m. in the Warren Hills Memorial Home, 234 West Washington Avenue, Washington. Funeral services will be held 12:00 noon Tuesday, January 6, 2009 , in Warren Hills Memorial Home, with Pastor Karol Van Wulfen officiating. Cremation will be private. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Warren Hills Memorial Home, 234 West Washington Avenue, Washington.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to Compassionate Care Hospice, 532 Lafayette Road, Sparta, NJ 07871. To view Jim’s video tribute or to send online condolences, visit www.warrenhillsmemorialhome.com.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To the family of James Oross We send our heart felt condolences to you all from Ours Bill&Donna Welsh. Know that your sorrows are also felt for the entire family. Please be assured you are in our prayers! Sincerely Yours Bill & Donna Welsh
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The officers and members of the N J Trappers Association would like to express our sorrow. He was a hell of a man and we will miss him.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To the family of James Oross please accept our sincerest condolences from the Molnars
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Dear Barbie, Deb, and family, We are so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. We believe he is chasing that BIG one up yonder, big rack, huge fish...Jim was such a wonderful, caring, giving person. We are all lucky to have had him touch our lives. With our deepest sympathy; John , Rosemarie Hissim & family
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------We will miss you. Jim was a great person. We send our deepest sympathy to all of the family. Tom and Nan Peters
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To the Oross Family: Our most sincere sympathy to the Oross Family on the passing of our friend, Jim. The world lost a "fine gentleman" and loyal friend when Jim passed away. Joy and Lester Snyder, Sr.(Hackettstown PD retired)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Barbara and Bobby and family, Words cannot express our heartfelt sympathy for you all at this time. Keep his memories close to your heart. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Bob & Brenda Horn
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------NJ Muskies Inc Chapter 22 would like to send our condolences to the family and friends of Jim. He was such fun person who loved his job. He will be missed but not forgotten.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------My condolences to the Oross Family. I was very sorry to read of Jim's death. He was a good man and I always enjoyed talking to him when he came down to my area with a load of fish. He will be missed at the fishing derbys. Sincerely, Charles Torluccio NJ Conservation Officer (retired) 614 Willow St. Lakehurst,NJ 08733
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To the family of Jim Oross: Please accept my condolences on the passing of Jim. He was the best at what he did, especially when it came to conducting fishing derbies for kids. As a conservation officer for 30 years I had the privledge of watching Jim make so many kids (and adults) excited as well as educating them. His volunteer services as a deputy were also a tribute to his love of our wildlife resources. Sincerely, Glenn and Geka Hawkswell
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Tammy, Tracy and Jimmy, Although I have never had a chance to met your father I am truly sorry for your loss. I am sure he is smiling down proudly from heaven at his children. I was able to read his obituary and was impressed with his career, he accomplished many things. Tammy, I also read he was a member of The Fraternal Order Of Police Lodge 18. I recall you telling me that you were his “favorite” ….”Daddy’s little girl” Well I am sure he was especially proud of your law enforcement career. You are all in my thoughts and prayers, Theresa
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Tammy and family, We are all saddened to hear of the loss of your father. May he rest in peace, Your brothers and sisters of the Broome County Sheriff’s Dept.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Tammy and family, I would like to extend my sincere sympathy for your loss. Joe Jellick
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