James F. Molloy, age 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 1, 2019, at the Inglemoor Rehabilitation and Care Center in Livingston, surrounded by family members.
He was born on October 21, 1930, in Brooklyn, New York, to James F. and Mary (Kennington) Molloy, and attended Brooklyn Tech High School.
He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1948, served in the Korean War with the 1st Marine Division, and was awarded the Bronze Star for action at the Chosin Reservoir campaign in November of 1950.
On May 9, 1953, he married Dorothy Jean Russell. Together they had four sons and resided in Livingston.
Jim worked for more than 35 years for the Public Service Electric and Gas Company, ultimately as a senior construction supervisor. His special interests and hobbies included raising his four boys, freshwater fishing, cooking, and 4 p.m. (sharp) martinis. He also was an avid baseball fan (Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Yankees).