James John Davidson

March 29, 1935 - March 31, 2021

Ogdensburg - James J. Davidson, age 86, passed away at Limecrest Subacute and Rehabilitation Center in Andover. Born in Hawthorne to the late John and Anna Davidson, Jim was raised in Paterson and resided in West Caldwell before moving to Sussex County in 2001. He had been a manager at Hostess Cakes in Saddle Brook for 36 years before his retirement. Jim is survived by his wife of 63 years, Betty Jean (Soder) Davidson; his son, James M. Davidson of Ogdensburg; his daughters, Jackie Haar and her husband Gary of Franklin and Cheryl Mele of Jefferson; five grandchildren, Nicole, Carmine, Dan, Chris and Cody; and six great grandchildren, Cadence, Cam, Reed, Thea, Ben and Cole. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at the Pinkel Funeral Home, 31 Bank Street (Route 23), Sussex. Friends may pay their respects to the family on Tuesday prior to the service from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Private cremation service will be held at the convenience of the family. Due to New Jersey government health restrictions, attendees will be limited and are required to wear face masks at all times and practice proper social distancing. Virtual services will be available for anyone who would like to view Jim’s service. The link is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcJtJxMPuf4 In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation in James Davidson’s memory to the Sussex Fire Department, 25 Loomis Avenue, Sussex, NJ 07461. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.pinkelfuneralhome.com.