Three Bridges, NJ— James "The King" Stoveken, 63, entered into eternal life on Friday, April 1, 2016 at St. Clare's Hospital in Dover, NJ, surrounded by loving family. Born in Somerville, NJ, son of James and Beverley (Keller) Stoveken, he resided in Somerville before settling in Three Bridges.

Upon graduation from Somerville High School, James was employed with Baker & Taylor before joining Ethicon in Bridgewater, NJ, where he was a needle-maker for forty one years. James recently celebrated his retirement. Many things in life brought James much joy such as the love of planes, a passion he shared with his father. He earned his pilot's license long before he received his driver's license! James enjoyed spending time with his son and brother, sharing their love of go-kart racing. He loved traveling with family, especially on cruises with his wife. He was incredibly smart and excelled at trivia games, which he often played with his daughter. More often than not, he won!

James was predeceased by his mother, Beverley, in 2015.

James is survived by his beloved wife of thirty-one years, Theresa (Kacsmar) Stoveken; and devoted children, Amanda and David. He will be deeply missed by his loving father, James and stepmother, Ruth; as well as his dear brother, Kenny and his wife Vicki and dear sister, Nancy. He loved all of his many nieces and nephews, especially his niece, Tracy. He also leaves behind many of his children's friends, who looked upon him as a second father.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a viewing at Countryside Funeral Home, 724 Route 202 North, Three Bridges, NJ 08887 on Tuesday, April 5 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. and on Wednesday, April 6 from 9-9:30 a.m.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 6 beginning 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home followed by a 10:00 a.m. funeral service at Three Bridges Reformed Church in Three Bridges with Rev. Ryan Nace officiating. Committal words and interment will follow at Neshanic Cemetery in Hillsborough, NJ. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in James' name can be sent to TIGHAR, 2366 Hickory Hill Road, Oxford, PA, 19363; tighar@tighar.org.