MOUNT UPTON - James E. Haggerty, 82, of Mount Upton, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, at his home.

James was born on Dec. 1, 1941, in Paterson, New Jersey, a son of the late Frank and Ellen (Doolittle) Haggerty.

James was employed by Amphenol Aerospace in Sidney as a molder for most of his life.

He was a faithful member of the Columbus Quarter Baptist Church.

He was known as a loving, friendly and generous man who was always trying to help anyone in need.

James enjoyed collecting antiques, fishing and rabbit hunting.

James is survived by his loving children, Laura (Roland) Card, Greg Haggerty, Sharron (Mark) Brannick and Diana (Alex) Gracias; grandchildren, Kaylee, Merritt, Christina, Brian, James, Nicholas, Leejay, Kyle, Dalton and Bella; eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Carol Bennett, Cathy Osborne, Peg Little and Ann Smith; his loving dog Oreo; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was predeceased by his brothers, Bill and Bob Haggerty; and sister, Marie Burnside.

Family and friends are invited to attend his memorial service at 11 a.m., Monday, Dec. 18, at Columbus Quarter Baptist Church, County Route 41, New Berlin, with Pastor Len Tyler officiating.

Donations in memory of James may be made to the Columbus Quarter Baptist Church.

The family of James Haggerty has entrusted his care to the Johnston & Stanimer Funeral Home in Morris.

Online expressions of sympathy may be shared with his family at www.johnstonfh.com.