James V. "Jimmy" Greco Obituary (1957 - 2024)

James V. "Jimmy" Greco James "Jimmy" V. Greco, 67, of Boonton, N.J., retired North Caldwell Police officer and member of the Caldwell Volunteer Fire Department passed away on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024. Relatives and friends may visit with the family on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Paul Ippolito-Dancy Memorial, 9 Smull Ave., Caldwell, N.J. The Mass will be held in St. Aloysius Church, Caldwell, Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, at 9:30 a.m., immediately followed by the internment at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Caldwell, N.J. Born in Glen Ridge, Jimmy graduated in 1975 from Essex Catholic High School and later the Essex County Police Academy. He served as a police officer with the North Caldwell Police Department for more than 30 years before retiring. In addition, he was a volunteer and life-time member with the Caldwell Volunteer Fire Department. Jimmy loved listening to his favorite music, especially the Moody Blues and the Beatles. He enjoyed going on Facebook and treasured "talking" to all his very good FB friends. They were all like family to him. He also enjoyed playing chess, shooting pool and loved anything that had to do with trains and railroads. He was also a Green Bay Packers Fan. Surviving are his loving children, Justin Greco, Lauren (Wayne) Wible and Katie (CJ) Pear; cherished sister of Cindi Greco and dear grandchildren Willow Pear, Wayne Wible and Robyn Wible. He is also survived by his loving Aunt Dee and Uncle Vince and cherished cousins, Mag (Randy), Mike (Diane), Diane (Bob), Jeannie, and Vinnie (Judy). Jimmy was predeceased by his parents, Jerome M. Greco and Claire Elizabth Greco; brother-in-law, Stan Machuszek and cherished Aunt Fran and Uncle Tony.