Requiescat in Pace

Obituary of James Albert Pasley

On January 8, 2020 James Albert Pasley went home to be with the Lord. He was

54 years young. Beloved son of Anna D. Pasley (née Gizelbach) and the late Charles E.

Pasley. Dear and devoted brother of Rev. Robert C. Pasley, KCHS, David Pasley and his

wife Dianne and the late Carol Pasley-Maddaloni. Proud uncle of Alexander and Rachel.

James graduated from St. John of God School in Westville Grove, and was a powerlifter

participating in many Special Olympics. He worked at the Ability Center of Westville

Grove and Lifestyle Supports in Pitman, NJ. James was a faithful and devoted member of

Mater Ecclesiae RC Church Berlin, New Jersey.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Monday

evening 6:00PM-8:00PM and Tuesday morning 9:30AM-10:30AM at

Mater Ecclesiae RC Church, 261 Cross Keys Rd. Berlin, NJ 08009. Mass

of Christian Burial 11:00AM. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery Chews

Landing, NJ. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the James A. Pasley Pro

Life Society, c/o Mater Ecclesiae RC Church, 261 Cross Keys Rd.,

Berlin, NJ 08009 would be appreciated. Arrangements are under the

direction of COSTANTINO-PRIMO FUNERAL HOME, BERLIN, NJ

08009. To leave lasting condolences please visit the Funeral Home

webpage.

Reflections of Jimmy’s Loving Brother. . .

Jimmy loved everyone. His opening words were always,

“Give me a big, big, hug.” He loved to blow kisses and had a smile

that went from ear to ear and pierced right to the heart. He really knew how

to work a crowd. Jimmy wasn’t handicapped, no, we are the ones who are

handicapped by our pride and arrogance. He had no envy, jealousy, hatred, or malice. He was at his

best when we were all together. With a big smile he would say, “Us together.”

He loved to get all dressed up in suit and tie and would tell people how sharp he looked. At a

reception for the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre, at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City, Jimmy

met Cardinal Eagan, the then Archbishop of New York. The Cardinal, dressed in his magnificent

robes stood there. The receiving line was full of all sorts of impressive people. He saw Jimmy and

said I want to meet you young man. Jimmy, dressed to the nines in tuxedo and bow tie, all smiles,

went right up to him, gave him a big, big hug and said, “Don’t I look sharp.” Yes, beamed the

Cardinal, you are the best looking guy in this place. Jimmy was good friends with Father Benedict

Groeschel. Fr Benedict wrote to Jimmy and asked Jimmy to pray for him. Fr Benedict greeted Jimmy

over the air from his television show and Jimmy faithfully watched him week after week.

He loved to dance and was always the last one to sit down. No matter how hot it was he

always wanted to keep his tie on. He loved a good party because everyone was together. He was a

great bowler in his day, he loved TV Land, Gunsmoke, the Brady Bunch, Mickey Mouse, and most

especially Archie Bunker. He also loved his vanilla ice cream, Egg McMuffin, McDonald’s

hamburgers and Dunkin Donuts coffee. Believe me, he wouldn’t stop bugging you until you stopped

to get what he wanted.

Jimmy loved his Mom. She took care of him for 54 years with a devotion that is super

human. They would have their arguments and he could be stubborn. One day she was

scolding him for something. She said, “You only have one mother, you better be nice to

her.” Jimmy in a very clever and insightful way, with a big smile said, “Yes, One Mother.”

From that day on he called her # 1 Mother. And you know what, she is. Her love, devotion,

hard work and her acceptance of responsibility are beyond praise. Finally, Jimmy loved

coming to Mass. He loved singing Immaculate Mary, Silent Night, O Come all ye Faithful.

He would come to confession and Mom would say, “You better tell Father Robert

everything, because if you don’t, I will.”

The people of Mater Ecclesiae loved him dearly and were with

him to the end. He has his blood family, his Faith family, and his

Lifestyle Supports family, and all loved him greatly. God gave us

a gift we will never forget. In these last few weeks he kept asking

for Daddy and his sister Carol. He died a very Holy death and is

with Our Blessed Lord, Our Lady, Saint Joseph, Saint James,

Saint Albert, Dad, Carol, Aunt Jennie and all the rest. He is the

blessed one. Jimmy pray for us!

Father Pasley