Obituary of JAMES EDWARD WELLMAN

James Edward Wellman, 83, passed away Friday, May 1, 2020 at Genesis/ Troy Hills Center in Parsippany, NJ. Born in Irvington, NJ, he was a resident of the Lake Hiawatha section of Parsippany for 48 years. Mr. Wellman served in the US Air Force during peacetime. He had worked as a printer before his retirement. Mr. Wellman was an avid hunter and a member of St. Peter the Apostle R.C. Church in Parsippany. Survivors include his beloved wife of 51 years, Bridget (nee O'Keefe); three loving children, Shaun P. Wellman of Parsippany, Kevin J. Wellman (Julie) of Burlington, NC, and Jennifer D. Wellman of Lake Hiawatha; a brother, Harry Wellman of Yardville; and five grandchildren, Shannon, Justin, Aidan, Mason, and Levi. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in support of health care workers or first responders. IN THE INTEREST OF PUBLIC HEALTH, ALL SERVICES AND INTERMENT AT GATE OF HEAVEN CEMETERY, EAST HANOVER WILL BE PRIVATE. A PUBLIC MEMORIAL MASS WILL SCHEDULED INTHE FUTURE. PLEASE KEEP THE FAMILY IN YOUR PRAYERS AT THIS VERY DIFFICULT TIME.