James Aversano

March 5, 1945 - November 30, 2017

James (Jimmy) Aversano Jr., 72, of Ewing, passed away on November 30, 2017 at Capital Health Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was a lifelong resident of Trenton and Ewing where he lived and raised a family. Jimmy loved spending time with his family and above all, his grandchildren. He enjoyed going to dinner with friends, trips to New York City and Disney World, and was an avid New York Yankees fan. He is predeceased by his father, James Aversano and his step father, Vincent DeBronze. James is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, Roseann (D'Ascenzo) Aversano; his mother, Nancy DeBronze; a son, James Aversano III and his wife Suzanne; a daughter, Joelle Mileski and her husband, Ryan; 3 grandchildren: Jacob, Joshua, and Justin; a sister Carol Hartigan and her husband Bill; a brother, Vincent DeBronze; 2 nephews: Billy Hartigan and his wife Jen, Joe Hartigan and his wife Nina, and niece, Caroline Mancini and her husband Daniel; many great nieces and a nephew, and special cousin, Billy Bound, as well as many beloved family and friends. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. Family and friends are invited for a memorial gathering on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 from 9AM-11AM at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Ewing, NJ. A memorial mass will take place at the church beginning at 11AM following the visitation. Arrangements are under the direction of Murphy Funeral Home, 935 Parkway Avenue, Ewing. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Jimmy's name St Jude's Children's Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, Tn 38105. For more information, please visit our website at www.murphyfh.com