James was born on February 3, 1953 and passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2017. James was a resident of Foxborough, Massachusetts at the time of passing. He was a 1971 graduate of Foxborough High School, and later earned a Master's degree in mechanical engineering from Northeastern University. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend calling hours on Friday, December 1 from 5 to 8 PM at the Roberts and Sons Funeral Home, 30 South Street, Foxborough. Calling hours will continue at the funeral home on Saturday at 10 AM until the time of the funeral service at 1:30 PM at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 116 South Street, Foxborough. Interment to follow at Rock Hill Cemetery, Foxborough.