Obituary of James S. Austin

James S. Austin, age 49, of High Bridge NJ died Saturday, June 15, 2019 at the Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY.  James was born October 17, 1969 in Morristown, NJ. He is the son of the late James Austin and Edith (Peach) Austin. 

Jim grew up in Florham Park NJ and was a graduate of Hanover Park HS. He has resided in the Hunterdon County area since 2000, marrying his beloved wife Jennifer (nee Lynch) in 2004. James owned and operated Austin Quality CarpentryLLC. His greatest love of all were his two beautiful daughters Farrah and Faye. He enjoyed every second of watching them play sports especially basketball.  

When not working Jim enjoyed having a good craft beer and fishing. He will truly be missed by all who knew him.

Surviving is his beloved wife: Jennifer (Lynch) Austin; Daughters, Farrah and Faye; his mother Edith (Peach) Austin; Sister: Eileen Kosakowski of TX; he was predeceased by his brother Jeff and his father.

Friends and Relatives are invited to gather on Wednesday June 19, 2019 from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm and from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the Martin Funeral Home 1761 Route 31, Clinton NJ 08809. A Mass of Christian burial will be offered 10:00 am on Thursday, June 20 at The Church of Saint Ann, 32 Main Street, Hampton, NJ with Rev. Michael Saharic officiating.  Burial will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Chester NJ on Thursday.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Jim’s memory may be made through, IN MEMORY OF for a college fund for his daughters Farrah and Faye at https://inmemof.org/james-s-austin