James Gardinella Obituary

James S Gardinella 78 of Manchester died Wednesday July 2, 2025, at home with his family. Born in Bayonne, he resided in Jackson for 53 years before moving to Manchester in 2023. He worked at Bristol Myers Squibb for over 40 years before retiring in 2005 as the Facilities Manager. Jimmy served during the Vietnam War as a Marine from 1965 to1967. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed hunting. He was a member of the Vietnam Veterans Association. Surviving is his wife of 25 years, Diane H Smith-Gardinella, stepdaughters, Jennifer & Lauren Kelly and 2 sisters, Francine Beckman and Phyllis Fox. Visitation is Sunday 2-4 PM at Oliverie Funeral Home 2925 Ridgeway Rd Manchester. Funeral liturgy is Monday 10 AM at St John's Church, Lakehurst. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Deborah Hospital Foundation 212 Trenton Road Browns Mills, NJ 08015.