James Henry Roberts II

Palmyra:  James was born on February 8, 1948 and passed away on December 11, 2014 at age 66.  He was predeceased by his father, James Henry Roberts; brother, Edwin John Roberts; grandmother, Helen Roberts.  James is survived by his wife, Marlene (East) Roberts; children, Jean (Matt) Roberts, Jenifer (Daryl) Gardenier, Richard "Bugsy" Briggs II, John (Charlotte) Briggs, Mary (Mike) Beuchat, Emily (Geoff) Batterby, Jessica Roberts, Steven (Jenifer) Briggs and Jeanette Roberts; 21 grandchildren; great-grandson, Cameron Beuchat; mother, Ellen; sisters, Barb Butler and Rebecca Shulla; brother, Gary (Karen) Roberts; nieces, nephews and friends.

James was a recipient of the Purple Heart.  He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps and Vietnam.

Friends may join the family Tuesday (December 16) from 2-4 & 6-8 PM at Murphy Funeral & Cremation Chapels, 123 East Jackson St., Palmyra, NY 14522.  Robert's Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday (December 17) 9 AM at St. Katharine Drexel Parish in St. Anne's Church, 136 Church St., Palmyra, NY.  Interment in St. Anne's Cemetery.