James, Mary J. of Calverton, NY originally from Sangerfield, NY on October 28, 2016. Beloved wife of Paul. Loving mother of Paula James, Patricia (Charles) Sowden, Michael (the late Lynn) James, and Lori (Edward) Friedmann. Dear grandmother of 6. Funeral Mass was celebrated at Holy Cross R.C. Church, Nesconset, NY. Cremation was private Entombment followed at Calverton National Cemetery. She is survived by many other family members and friends. In lieu of Flowers, memorial donations may be made to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, PO Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of Branch Funeral Home of Smithtown and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com