Obituary of James P Noctor

James P. Noctor, 80, of Washington Township, died Wednesday, March 28, 2007 at his home with his family by his side. Born: On December 20, 1926 in Fountain Hill, Pa, he was a son of the late Patrick and Edith Noctor. Personal: He and his wife, Florence, were married for 52 years. James lived in Bethlehem, Pa, prior to moving to Washington Township where he has resided for the last 50 years. He was a teacher and principal, retiring in 1991 after 36 years from the East Windsor Board of Education. He also worked for Green Brook & Branchville Board of Education. Earlier in his life, he taught at Port Colden School. Jim graduated from Bethlehem Catholic High School and attained a BA in Liberal Arts from St. Charles Borromeo Seminary. He received a Masters Degree in teaching from Trenton State University. He served in Europe during World War II with the Army Air Force. Jim enjoyed camping, gardening, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Memberships: He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Washington, and was a member of Knights of Columbus and the Holy Name Society. Survivors: In addition to his loving wife Florence, he is survived by two daughters, Lisa Williams of Hamilton and Jennifer Hopping and her husband Skip of Liberty Township; four sons, Patrick and his wife Deana of Ringwood, James and his wife Margaret of Virginia, Mathew and his wife Heidi of Washington, and Stephen and Veronica Martinez Cerdeno of San Francisco, Ca; a sister, Doris Woodward of Virginia; a brother, Robert of Bethlehem, Pa, and 11 grandchildren. A son, Mark, died in 1982, and a brother, William, died in 2006. Services: Visitation will be held Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. in the Warren Hills/Ford Memorial Home, 234 West Washington Avenue, Washington, NJ. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday at 10:30 a.m. in the church, 200 Carlton Avenue, Washington, NJ, with Fr. Blaise Baran officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Washington. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Warren Hills/Ford Memorial Home, Washington, NJ. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the church, Washington, NJ 07882.