James J. Collier, of Ocean City, NJ and formerly of Langhorne and Philadelphia, PA, died on April 4, 2013.

Jim was the beloved husband of 53 years of the late Veronica C. (nee Wurst), proud father of James F. (Nancy) and Corinne, cherished Pop of Melissa Higgins (Brian), Amanda Goldblum (Ryan), James F. Collier III, and Great Grandpop of Morgan Kiefer and Daxton Higgins. Jim is also survived by his dear friend and loving companion Linda C. Albano.

He was a Member of VFW Post 6650, American Legion Post 524, the 3rd Degree Knights of Columbus Council, a Korean War Vet, and an employee of Bell Telephone for 21 years.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Memorial Mass on Friday April 12, at St. Augustine Church 13th and Wesley Ave. Ocean City NJ, where his family will receive condolences from 9:30 am until his Memorial Mass 10:00 am.

Interment will be private at the Washington Crossing National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.