James F. Lyon, Jr.

James F. Lyon, Jr., 70, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2022 beloved son to the late Christina (née DeCrescenzo) Lyon And James F. Lyon Sr. Loving brother to sister Pamela C. Lyon Natoli and brother-in-law to the late Danny Natoli. Cherished uncle to Christina Danielle Natoli. James was born in New York City on April 12, 1951 and was a resident of Paramus for 66 years. James Loved his family greatly. He adored his parents, sister, cousins, aunts and uncles, especially his niece Christina. James was extremely proud of his Scot-Irish and Italian heritage. James was a graduate of Paramus High School, Fairleigh Dickinson University, New Jersey, Berkeley University in California and studied clinical psychology at California school of professional psychology. He had graduated all schools with honors despite his handicap from the age of 12. James was the life of the party with a ready smile making all who met him the richer for it. James was kind, very warm hearted with a fantastic sense of humor. He was loved by many and was loved by all. He loved working with Inteletravel creating and booking cruises. Meeting new people and traveling the world. James could not drive a car due to his disability yet he managed to see the world. Nothing stopped him. James also loved pets, The New York Yankees, New York Giants, playing the drums and listening to the Beatles. But most of all listening to his father Jimmy perform in Manhattan accompanied by his mother Chris. He was so proud and happy to be part of such a beautiful family.

Memorial visitation will be held on Sunday, May 15, 2022 from 2-5 PM at Van Emburgh-Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home, 109 Darlington Ave, Ramsey.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of James to Cheer Me Up Foundation, 540 Mill Street, Belleville, NJ 07109. (973-450-9800) info@cherrmeupfoundation.org

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