James John Revella Sr.
James John Revella Sr. (Vincenzo) of Warwick passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2016, at St. Anthony Community Hospital. He was 91 years old
Born on March 21, 1925, in Staten Island, , he was one of four children (all predeceased) of Nichola Revella and Amelia Pesce Revella.
He was married to Rosemarie (Kaufmann) Revella.
An Army veteran of World War II who served in the Battle of the Bulge, he was a member of American Legion Oakwood Post 9587 in Staten Island.
He retired as a foreman/dock builder with B & O Railroad on Staten Island.
James enjoyed working around his home, always finding something to do. He loved to golf, sing, go to the casino and play the horses.
He adored his daughters.
He is survived by his wife, Rosemarie of Warwick; his children: Nicholas A. Revella and his wife Susan of Strasburg, Pa., Terrance A. Revella and his wife Christine of Las Vegas, Nevada, Ronald C. Revella of Middletown, Jacquelyn R. Rivera and her husband David of Warwick, Ellie A. Giallorenzo of Staten Island and Rosemarie Conroy and her husband Keith of Middletown; 22 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by a son, James J. Revella Jr. in 2012.
Visitation will be on Friday, July 8, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., at Lazear-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home, 17 Oakland Ave., Warwick.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 9, at St. Stephen R.C. Church, followed by interment in Orange County Veterans Cemetery with military honors.
Donations in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society P.O. Box 22478 Oklahoma City, OK 73123
For further information, directions or to send an online condolence, see www.lsvpmemorialhome.com.