Passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on December 12, 2015. Preceded in death by father Joseph James, Sr.; mother Leota Metkowski; & brother Mark. Survived by wife Sherry (Trosdahl); sons Curtis (Katie) & Greg (Susan); grandsons Nicholas, Dominic & Cole; brothers John, Tommy & Michael; many relatives & friends. Memorial service Sunday (12/20) 1:00 PM at SANDBERG FUNERAL HOME, 2593 E. 7th Ave., North St. Paul, with visitation one hour prior to service. Private interment Calvary Cemetery at a later date.