James J. Ernst, 80, of Livingston, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2020.
Born in Elizabeth to Edna and Charles E. Ernst. James served his country proudly in the U.S. Air Force.
He was the devoted husband of Margaret (Peg) Ernst; the loving father of Daniel J. Ernst and his wife, Linda, and Gregory S. Ernst and his wife, Lacie; the cherished grandfather of Jack, Kyle, Olivia, Ava, Leah, and Kate Ernst; and the dear brother of Nancy Knight and her late husband, Reese, Peter A. Ernst and his wife, Gail, and the late Carol Lieurance. James is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and close friends.
The family will receive relatives and friends for a memorial gathering at Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home, 145 East Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Livingston, on Saturday, February 29, from 1 to 4 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, please make a charitable donation in James’ name to the Alzheimer’s Association www.alz.org, or to the Parkinson’s Foundation, www.parkinson.org.
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