James Vena, 56, Machinist and Avid Fisherman James R. Vena, 56, crossed over to the other shore from death to eternal life after battling with cancer. Greeting Jimmy on the heavenly side are his father Andrew, mother Jean, sister Lois, brothers Andrew, Karlo, Gene, and brother-in-law Joe. A 1974 VHS graduate, Jim loved his job as Workforce Leader of the metal fabrication department of the William J Hughes Technical Center, where he worked for 26 years. He loved working with his hands, learning new skills. If the weather faired, it was the sea he loved best, fishing and boating with family and friends. Left to cherish his indomitable spirit are many family and friends: wife, Debra (McMahon); sons Anthony, Jared, Joseph, Andrew; Aunt Dolly; sisters-in-law, Patsy Vena, Linda Macklin(John), Karen Martine(Peter), Janet Kielbasa(Steve); nephews and nieces Ed McMahon( Jenna, Amelia, and Liam), Linda Karpolich(Adam and Holly), Amy Carolla(Jessie and Giulia), Cherie Bernick(Mike, Brianna, and Joshua), Tim Martine(Francesca), Quinn, Cayleigh, Colin; extended FAA family, lifetime friends, and loyal canine Oscar. A memorial service will be held Sunday, Sept.8 at 5 pm, at Trinity Episcopal Church, 8th and Wood Streets, Vineland, with visitation preceding at 4pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions to his son's college fund may be made to Andrew V. Vena. Please visit www.wbfuneralhome.com to send condolences and tributes to the family. Arrangements are in the care of Wainwright-Bernhardt Funeral Home, Vineland, NJ.