James D. Gardner ’59

James D. Gardner ’59, of Rockingham, Va.; Jan. 22. He worked in the wholesale tire industry for 47 years, retiring from Michelin in 2017. Additionally, he earned a master’s in theology and religious studies in 2009 from Caldwell College and was involved in ministries for several parishes, most recently with Friendship House at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. He coached at Parsippany Police Athletic League for 11 years. He enjoyed canoeing, hunting, fishing, archery, gardening, and reading. He is survived by his wife, Cathleen; two daughters; a son; two grandsons; three stepchildren; three step-grandchildren; two brothers; and many nieces and nephews.