Obituary of James Broscious

JAMES W. BROSCIOUS, age 61 of Mansfield Township died May 1, 2007. Mr. Broscious was the son of the late John Henry Broscious and Christine Klick Broscious. He was born and raised in Easton, Pennsylvania. He was born November 7, 1945. He graduated from Easton Area High School in 1963. Participated in football, track, and wrestling. Obtained a B.A. Degree from Washington and Jefferson College in 1967. Attained his Juris Doctorate from Rutgers Law School in 1970 He was admitted to the New Jersey Bar in 1970. He practiced law in Warren County for 37 years and established the present firm of Broscious, Fischer & Zaiter in Washington, NJ. Mr. Broscious is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, L. Susan Cooke Broscious, daughters Mary Broscious, Courtney Broscious and son John Broscious. He is also survived by a brother Jon Broscious of Virginia, and sister, Karen Mazzarese of Williams Township, PA. His sister, Suzanne Reyes, passed away in Maine in 2000. Mr. Broscious achieved prominence in the legal community and attained the highest rating (A.V.) from Martindale Hubbell. Clients have included Warren Hills Regional High School, Mansfield Township Board of Education, Town of Hackettstown, Blue Army and the Pollution Control Financing Authority of Warren County. He performed legal services to the Roman Catholic Church on behalf of the Vatican and Pope John Paul II, developed the Apostolate's Constitution, and was instrumental in returning a religious icon to the religious community of Kazan, Russia. He also embarked upon 3 trips to remote regions of Russia in his representation of Brenda Matthey in the trial State v. Matthey. He was special counsel to the P.H. Association. Mr. Broscious was dedicated to the community, youth education and sports. He loved baseball, basketball, biking, skiing and kayking and cooking. He also enjoyed gardening and history. Mr. Broscious was president of the Board of Education, Mansfield Township; a Little League baseball and basketball coach; he established a school for umpire instruction to aid youth in achieving certification. He made countless overall contributions to local youth education and athletic activities. He was a devoted world traveler with a special passion for people and their cultures. He was a devoted husband and father. His greatest memories were reserved for his family and friends. The world lost a true leader and an exceptional human being with the passing of Jim Broscious. He was a "lawyer's lawyer" and was a dedicated father, husband and friend, with integrity and loyalty to his friends and clients and will be forever remembered and greatly missed. Services: Friends may arrive for a viewing on Friday, May 4, 2007, from 4 to 8 p.m. at DeVoe Funeral Service Inc., 136 West Washington Avenue, Washington, NJ, and the funeral services will be held at St. Theodore's Roman Catholic Church, Route 57, Mansfield Township, NJ on Saturday, May 5, at 9:30 a.m. under the direction of DeVoe Funeral Services, Inc. Interment will follow immediately after services. Memorials: Memorial contributions may be sent to Mansfield Little League, c/o President Richard Haurisko, 4 Claremont Road, Hackettstown, NJ 07840. Online condolences may be expressed at www.devoefuneral.com. Tributes: Tribute from: Shari Hendrickson Susie and family, Our hearts are heavy with the loss of someone so very special. Please know that oru prayers are with you at this time of sorrow but you have many great memories and a family of support. We love you and if you need anything - even just to talk, we are just a phone call away. Love, Shari Dear Susan, Please accept our deepest condolences to you and your family. It seems like yesterday that Jesse and I started our OB_GYN practice in the Stover Building and Jim was a new young attorney. When he would get upset with work he would come down the hall to our office for a Blood Pressure Check. We all became so busy with our personal and professional lives, you and Jim married and had young children and we would only see each other in passing but we always considered him our friend. You and your children are in our thoughts and prayers. We are living in Fl or we would be there to extend our deep respect and sympathy Dorothy and Jesse Espinola Tribute from: george mcgaughey To Jim's Family: I went to high school and played football with Jim. He was one of the nicest people in our class and had a great sense of humour. In reading his obituary, I see he was a remarkable man. My condolences to his family and friends. I would like to extend my deepest sympathies for Susan and the family. I was fortunate to work with Jim and Susan at their office in Washington and he took pride in everything he did. They offered guidance and direction for me being a student working and going to school. My thoughts and prayers to Susan, Mary, John and Courtney. With thoughts and prayers, Kelly Galle (Klaver) Tribute from: chris greer Sue, Mary, John & Courtney: Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss. It's not a stretch of the imagination to say that Jim's reach as a role-model-cum-surrogate parent to many of John and Courtney's friends has touched an entire generation of Mansfield and Warren Hills kids. Personally, his generous friendship and the examples and life lessons he imparted to me have been a guiding force in my life. I consider myself very luck indeed for the privilege of Jim's friendship. His loss is a deep void in all our lives, and I pray that the good works he set his hand to continue to prosper for many years to come. God bless you and your family. Love, Chris Jim, I remember the days of PBA Local 280 and all your help...everything you did for the recreation committee in Mansfield...your views on local government...but most of all your humor! You'll be missed...my prayers to your family. Lou Esposito Susan; Crystal and I would like to express our deepest sympathy to you and the family in this darkest hour of your life. From the first day that he arrived in Washington until his very last days he was a part of our everyday lives, both business and personal. He was more than any Attorney could ever be, he was my "go to guy" whenever I had problems or needed someone to just bounce ideas off of, he was my rudder, my rock. I always came out of his office feeling like I just hit the lottery. I feel like I lost the dearest friend I will ever have. I feel a sense of deep personal loss, like I lost a younger brother that I trusted with all my problems in life. God bless you and yours... Dick & Crystal Tribute from: Nikki & Fred BucciSue, Mary, Courtney & John We were so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. He will be missed by all who knew him. Know that our thoughts & prayers are with the Broscious family. Sincerely, Fred & Nikki Bucci, Bethany Beach, DE. (Jill & Mary's cousins) Susan & Family, I am very sorry to hear about the loss of Jim. I first met Jim in 1981 when I was working for my Cousin Dick. Jim was the perfect example of a caring individual if it were on a personal or professional level. Like Jim, I always loved Porsches and He was the man that convinced me to get one and enjoy it while I could. He was a well respected and liked man in all aspects of life.Being a self made Man Jim certainly made His name rise to the top as a Attorney, Friend , Family Man and dedicated community leader. He will be greatly missed ( as He was appreciated with respect) by all of those that had the luxury of knowing Him. Bob Hummer Sr. Mary & family: May you and your family find peace in knowing your father has moved on to a better place. His love remains within each of you and will never be lost. May all the wonderful memories ease your pain and know that your friends are here to give you strength and love when you need it. With deepest sympathy - Laurie, Brian, Ashley, Allyson, Lucky & Lady Tribute from: The Detrick Family Dear Sue and Family, We are truly saddened by the news of Jim's passing. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of you. Joel, Sue and Kelly Dear Susan and Family, I don't know if you remember me, but I worked for Jim from 1985-1989 and I have often talked about those wonderful times. I am so sorry to hear about Jim's passing. Our sincere sympathy to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Cookie and Gerry Patruznick Dear Susan and Mary- I will never forget our Virginia Beach trip in 8th grade, when your Dad and I played a 'spit' marathon that lasted two days. His sense of humour and love of life made a lasting impression. I'm very sorry for your loss. Denise