James G. Bry, 75 of West Long Branch, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 23rd.

Jim was born in New York City. He graduated from Long Branch High School, and has lived in West Long Branch for many years. He began his work career with Exxon Oil as a lab supervisor. In 1980, he became the general manager of  Bry’s Marine, Neptune.

Jim enjoyed playing golf anywhere, particularly Colonial Terrace and fishing whether it was in a river or the ocean. He had a wonderful tomato garden and could fix anything.  He and his family traveled extensively throughout the United States and internationally. They began their adventure as husband and wife traveling cross-country in a mobile home. Seeing new places together was a great love for Jim and Pat.

Jim was a kind, loving person who will be missed by all.

Surviving is his wife of 42 years, Patricia; his sons James & his wife Ixora Salazar, and David & his wife Alexandria Martinez; his brother William & his wife Barbara and his grandson Daniel Alexander Bry.

Visitation Sunday, July 30th 2:00 pm until Words of Remembrance at 5:00 pm at the Woolley-Boglioli Funeral Home, 10 Morrell Street, Long Branch, NJ 07740. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jim’s memory to Monmouth County SPCA 260 Wall Street, Eatontown, NJ 07724; monmouthcountyspca.org.  For messages of condolence, please visit Jim’s page of tributes at www.woolleyboglioli.com