James S Hicks

July 14, 1944 - June 14, 2016

Wantage - James S. Hicks, age 71, passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at his residence. Born and raised in Paterson to the late James Harold Hicks and Jennie (Schlegl) Hicks, he had lived in West Milford before moving to Sussex County over 40 years ago. He had been an engineer and had owned and operated Garden State Properties in Sparta before his retirement 16 years ago. Mr. Hicks enjoyed fishing and was an amateur astronomeur. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Josephine "Josie," his son, James S. Hicks, Jr. and his wife Kathy of Wantage; his two devoted sisters, Janice Hicks and Michele Hicks both of Riverdale; and his two grandchildren, Jean Marie and Mark Hicks. Graveside funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 17, 2016 at Laurel Grove Cemetery in Totowa. Funeral services have been entrusted to the Pinkel Funeral Home, 31 Bank Street (Route 23), Sussex. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.pinkelfuneralhome.com