James John Day

James “Jamie” John Day born April 2, 1952 passed away at his home on Saturday November 2, 2019. He was 67 years old and battled lung cancer and illnesses associated with lung cancer treatment. He was preceded in death by his parents Lucy Day and Edward J. Day Jr. his son Christopher James Day and his daughter Jennifer Marie Day. He leaves his loving wife Debbie of 42 years. He leaves his brother Edward J. Day and his wife Pamela, His sister Kathy Durand and her husband Dick Durand, as well as his sister Denise Day. He also leaves his brother-in-law David DeMarco and his wife Sandra DeMarco, and his brother-in- law Louis J. DeMarco and his wife JoAnn DeMarco. He is survived by many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews whom he held close to his heart. He leaves his close friends and co -workers from Covington Country Club where he was a part-time employee who loved his job at the golf course. James was born and raised in Worcester Massachusetts, he also lived in Manchester and Shelton Connecticut later lived in Edmond Oklahoma and Plano Texas. His final home was in Mandeville Louisiana where he made his home for 24years. James graduated from St. Peters High School and received his Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Worcester State College. He worked at City Hospital, OS Walker both in Massachusetts before his lifetime career at Philip Morris (now Altria). He began a career with Philip Morris in 1978 and worked for 30 years and was able to retire at age 55. He was passionate about the Red Sox, and of course The New England Patriots. He loved to entertain and grill on the patio where he made his ribs and popular deviled eggs. Jim would crank up the CD player and play his favorite rock and blues artists. Relatives and friends are invited to the visitation at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Ave., Covington, LA 70433 on Monday, November 11, 2019 from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM. A Memorial Mass will be at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 312 Lafitte St, Mandeville, LA 70448 at 12:00 Noon. In lieu of flowers those wishing to donate may do so to the American Cancer Society in the hope someday there will be a cure for this disease. Jim was famous for his Hawaiian shirts so feel free to wear one. Please Share a Memory on the Tribute Wall at www.ejfieldingfh.com.

James John Day

April 2, 1952 - November 2, 2019