Obituary of James Albert McCorkel

James A McCorkel, Sr., age 66, of Erma passed away Thursday, June 19, 2014 at Court House Convalescent Center. James was born June 3, 1948 in Cape May and has been a life-long area resident. He is the son of the late George W McCorkel and the late Sarah Ludlam. James served his country in the US Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He was a Commercial Fisherman and worked as a mechanic for Holly Beach Masonry in Wildwood. James was a member of the Villas VFW Post #5343 and a former member of the Marine Corps league. He is survived by his wife of 44 years Mary (nee Murphy) McCorkel of Erma; his son James (Heather) A McCorkel, Jr. of Villas; and his daughter Megan (Richard) D'Amico of Villas. Also surviving are his sister Stefani (Gordon) Tosto and six grandchildren: Marissa, Makenzie, Madison, Ava James, Colton, & Madden. He was preceded in death by his brother George McCorkel. There will be a funeral service at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, June 25. 2014 at the Evoy Funeral Home, 3218 Bayshore Rd, North Cape May, NJ 08204; where friends will be received from 10:00 to 11:00 AM. Interment will follow at Cape May County Veteran's Cemetery, 127 Crest Haven Rd, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210. The family suggests donations in James' memory to the American Lung Assoc., 1600 Route 22 East, Union, NJ 07083. To share condolences, please visit www.evoyfuneralhome.com.