James M. Slifer
James M. Slifer, 75, of Phillipsburg passed away on Monday, April 11, 2022 at Lopatcong Care Center after a short stay due to a long battle with Parkinson’s. He was born on June 16, 1946 in Easton to the late Stanley and Pauline (Simonson) Slifer.
Jim graduated Phillipsburg High School in 1964 and attended Churchman’s Business School. He worked for his family-owned business, Easton Electrical Devices, Inc., in several capacities until it was sold to NAPA in 2004. He continued with NAPA working as a delivery driver for his son, Jim, until his retirement in 2015.
He loved music, especially rock and jazz, all his life. In his younger years, he truly enjoyed performing locally with rock bands including Soul Sound, Inc., Memphis Men, Nobody, and Better Days as a keyboard player and singer. His special love was his Hammond B-3 organ. He also enjoyed golf and vacations at the Jersey shore and Ocean City, MD with friends and family as well as trips to Las Vegas and Atlantic City casinos.
Jim was a member of the Phillipsburg Jaycees for many years making many friends and serving as director of the Phillipsburg/Easton Halloween Parade for a couple of years and was awarded Jaycee of the Year. He was a member of the Fleas and Citizens Hose Social Clubs. Anyone who knew Jim liked him.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Dawn (Frey) Slifer and two sons: James M. Slifer, II and his wife, Jessica of Palmer Township and Joshua M. Slifer and his significant other, Donna Johnson, of Phillipsburg. He was particularly happy when he was with his grandchildren, Leah and Gunner. He is also survived by his sister, Judy Imhof and was predeceased by his sister, Carol Ernst.
Calling hours will be held on Friday, April 15, 2022, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at Finegan Home Funeral, 302 Heckman Street, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Children’s Home of Easton, 2000 South 25th Street, Easton, Pa 18042 or the Michael J. Fox Foundation.