In Memory of
James J. Harley
December 21,
1955 - November 5, 2021
Obituary
James
J. Harley (aka Jimmy) age 65, of Brick, NJ passed
away on Friday, November 5, 2021.
Born December 21, 1955, in Passaic County New Jersey,
Jimmy was the son of the late James J. Harley II, and
Deanna nee (Fronzuto). Jimmy was the beloved husband of
37 years to Teri Idarola-Harley. He is survived by his
daughter, Christine Kochte of Brick, NJ, his son, James
J. Harley IV of Beachwood, NJ, his brother Jerry Harley
of Totowa, his sister Diane Zirpoli of Totowa and (her
deceased husband, Frank Zirpoli), and Jimmy’s
granddaughters Olivia and Victoria Phillips of Brick,
NJ.
Jimmy was a retired Detective from the Port Authority
Police Department. He graduated the Police Academy in
1977. He later, graduated from the Port Authority of NY
& NJ Police Academy in 1980.
Jimmy attended Passaic County Tech in Wayne in 1974 and
attended William Paterson State College. Prior to
becoming a Police Officer, he worked at Standard Tile in
Totowa for many of his young years.
Jimmy became a Police Officer at 18 years old for the
Paterson Housing Police. He
worked from 1980 - 2005 for the Port Authority of New
York and New Jersey Police Department. He retired as a
Port Authority Detective with 25 years of Distinguished
Service in 2005.
In 1997 he served as a Police Officer on loan to the
Newark Office of the Drug Enforcement Administration,
Drug Interdiction Investigations with the DEA. In 2000,
he was promoted to Detective, and assigned to the Port
Authority Police Southern District, Newark Liberty
International Airport.
Until his passing, Jimmy continued to work part time for
Seaside Park Township as a Code Enforcement Officer, and
Molly’s Jewelry store in Lakewood.
Jimmy was a patriotic man to the core. After 9/11, one
of the most horrific terrorists attacks on U.S. soil, he
spent countless hours and days volunteering to assist in
the rescue and recovery operations alongside many other
NY/NJ Police and Fire Department personnel. He was a
strong courageous fighter, protector, and caretaker, who
lived a life unafraid while enjoying a laugh every
chance he got.
His generosity and caring demeanor as a husband, father,
grandfather, brother, and friend to all, speaks volumes
about his character. Almost everyone he met, including
neighbors and acquaintances, has stories about how Jimmy
helped them in some way and how generous he was.
The Lord decided to take one of his best early. The deep
sadness felt by his family, friends and anyone who knew
him, can only be consoled by the knowledge that God in
heaven called this noble warrior home to rest in eternal
peace.
The family will receive friends on Saturday November 13,
2021, from 10 AM-12 PM at
Weatherhead Young Funeral Home,
885 Mantoloking Road Brick, NJ 08723. Followed by a
funeral service at 12:30PM -1:30 PM at Brick
Presbyterian Church, 111 Drum Point Road Brick, NJ
08723.
The family requests that no flowers be sent. Donations
made to Tunnel to Towers would be appreciated:
https://www.t2t.org
Friends and coworkers
of PANYNJ,
Sad to report that retired Detective Jimmy Harley has
passed away today, Friday 11/05/21.
Family was present
and supportive through out his fight with COVID. He was
in the Hospital for more than two weeks.
Jimmy was a PA
Retired Police Association - Sergeant at Arms.
A career
long Newark Airport guy where he was promoted to
Detective. And, was a former Patterson Police Officer
before joining the PAPD. He will be missed by many who
knew and worked with him. God bless Jimmy, prayers
always.
