James Gates

December 17, 1971 - June 20, 2012

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James C. Gates, 40 of Tinton Falls, NJ, passed away on Wednesday June 20, 2012. Born in Queens, NY, Jim lived in both North and Central New Jersey throughout his life. He worked as a physical therapist for Sports Care & Rehabilitation.

Jim is survived by his parents Robert and Virginia (nee Tansy) Gates of Manchester, NJ, his two brothers, Robert Gates and Kevin Gates, his sister Jane Gates, niece Jordan and nephew Andrew.

Family and friends are invited to the Visitation from 2-4 & 7-9 pm on Sunday June 24, 2012, at the D'Elia Funeral Home, Rte. 70 & Vermont Avenue, Lakewood, NJ. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10 am at Saint John's Church, 619 Chestnut Street, Lakehurst, NJ 08733, on Monday June 25, 2012.

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"Jim and I were in school together at Fairleigh Dickinson. We spent a lot time in class together and were lab partners and I had a great time with Jim..." Bryan DeMarco (Fernandina Beach, FL)

"I'm so sorry for your loss. I knew Jim from Sports Care Physical Therapy for many years through several personal injuries, and he was the most caring, kind,..." Ellen Whitford (West Long Branch, NJ)

"We are so sorry for your loss. We can't imagine the depth of your grief. We send our love to everyone. Love, Cousin Jim and Marsha Tansy and all the Family..."

"Dear Gina and Bob, I cannot imagine your pain at this tragic loss. May you find peace and comfort in the company of all of your loved ones. Sincerely,..." Virginia Tansy Palomares (Guadalajara, Mexico)

"Dear Bob,Gina, and Family, We are sorry to hear about the passing of Jimmy. We hope you can find some comfort in the knowledge that you always gave him..." Richard Robinson (Locust Grove, VA)

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