WORCESTER: James Robert Standring, 55, died unexpectedly in his home on Friday, March 23, 2018.
He leaves his wife of 31 years, Patricia A. (Rojcewicz) Standring; a son, Eric R. Standring and his wife Niura of Worcester; his parents, Robert F. Standring of Deltona, FL and Madelyn A. (Hjelm) DeSalvio of Worcester; three sisters, Kim A. Nichols of Worcester, Maureen E. Gauvin and her husband Norman of Dudley, Brenda M. Boucher and her husband Joe of Worcester; his father-in-law, Robert E. Rojcewicz of Grafton; his brother-in-law, William E. Rojcewicz and his wife Evelyn of Worcester; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
His son, Joshua James Standring, died on February 24th. His mother-in-law, Marjorie J. (Smith) Rojcewicz, died on September 25, 2005. He was born and raised in Worcester and was a graduate of Worcester Boys Trade High School.
Jim worked as a machinist at O.S. Walker for 30 years. He enjoyed fishing, Patriots football, the beach and spending time with family, especially his brother-in-law Billy and his wife Evelyn.
CALLING HOURS will be from 2 to 4 p.m. on SATURDAY, MARCH 31st at KELLY FUNERAL HOME, 154 Lincoln Street, followed by a FUNERAL CEREMONY in Celebration of Jim’s Life at 4 p.m., in the funeral home. After cremation, burial will be at the convenience of the family. To share your thoughts and memories with the family on-line, please visit www.kellyfuneralhome.com