James Kim Mezoff

James Kim Mezoff, age 62 years, of Phillipsburg, NJ, died Sunday, January 30, 2022, at St. Lukes Hospital, Phillipsburg, NJ.

Born in Seoul, South Korea, April 13, 1959, when he was two years old, he was adopted by Robert and Margaret Mezoff.

Because his father was a twenty-year member of the US Army the family often moved from base to base. As a result, Jim lived in many different states, with his favorite being Alaska.

He loved train sets, bowling and country and western music. He would set up trains in his home, go bowling frequently especially at Frenchtown Lanes and read constantly about country music stars and could tell you their life’s story.

Jim loved to travel, often visiting museums which reflected his interests such as Dollywood, Disney World and Disneyland. He enjoyed train rides on trains with old steam engines such as the Black River & Western Railroad. Ringoes, NJ.

His hobbies were his trains and doing jigsaw puzzles.

Jim did maintenance work at Hammerheads Tavern & Grill in Phillipsburg, NJ where he interacted with the patrons.

He is survived by his brother, Thomas L. Mezoff and Laurie Humphreys of Phillipsburg, NJ, four Aunts and two Uncles, Marie Kubicek, Vilma and Irvin Hockenbury, William Henkel and Stephanie Popick and Linda Brelsford. Also surviving are several cousins.

Funeral services will be held Friday, February 4, 2022, at 2:00 PM in the Reaville Church, 191 Old York Road, Ringoes, NJ. Burial will follow in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Flemington, NJ. Calling hour will be Friday 1:00 PM until the time of service at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of the Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home, 147 Main Street, Flemington, NJ.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284.

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