James Richard Heary, 85, of Aberdeen, passed away Monday surrounded by his family.

James was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. After graduating from St. John’s Preparatory School, he would go on to attend and graduate from St. John’s University with a degree in accounting. He would begin his career in accounting but eventually move to Wall Street where he would spend the rest of his career in Institutional Sales.

In 1959 James married Patricia, and the two would begin their life in Brooklyn. In 1963, they would move to Aberdeen to raise their young family.  James loved watching his beloved St. John’s Redmen, Giants football, perfecting his golf game, summer trips down to Long Beach Island with his family, and obsessing over his lawn. James will be most remembered by his dedication to everyone around him, the selflessness he had to always help others, his family, and his friends.  He was a faithful servant of the St. Benedict’s church community, including his work over the past several years with the St. Vincent De Paul Society.

James is predeceased by his sister Mary Paturzo, of Rockville Center, Long Island. James is survived by his loving wife Patricia Heary; his children Kathryn Heary of Aberdeen, James Phillip Heary and his wife Joan of Old Bridge, Joseph Heary and his wife Susan Kirkland of Basking Ridge, Carolyn Maxson and her husband Michael of Brielle, Peggy Heary of Aberdeen, and his beloved grandchildren James Alexander, Samantha, and Emma.

Visitation will be Thursday, January 12th from 4:00-8:00 PM at the Holmdel Funeral Home, 26 S. Holmdel Rd, Holmdel. A mass of Christian burial will be Friday, January 13th at 10:00 AM at St. Benedicts Roman Catholic Church, 165 Bethany Rd, Holmdel. An entombment will follow at Holmdel Cemetery Mausoleum.

Memorial gifts can be made to the “St. Vincent de Paul Society” at St. Benedict’s Church, St. Vincent De Paul Society, 165 Bethany Rd., Holmdel, NJ 07733.  To share a favorite memory of James, please visit his page of tributes at www.holmdelfuneralhome.com.