James “Jim” Tighe, 90, of Winter Park, Florida passed away peacefully on December 10th, 2024, surrounded by his loving family and his loving wife Isobel.

James known by all of his many friends as “Jim.” He was born in Ballinteer, Ireland and immigrated at the age of 18 to join his brothers in Toronto, Canada. He found work in Canada and resided there for approximately 5 years.

While in Toronto, Jim initiated his studies to become a carpenter and met his wife of 65 years, Isobel. They married and moved to the Bronx, NY, where they put down their roots, purchased their first home and raised their five children. Jim continued his craft of carpentry, becoming a master carpenter specializing in the restoration of historical buildings for the City of New York. He was a proud member of the Carpenters Union Local 608.

He served proudly as a master carpenter in New York City until his retirement at the age of 68.

As his family grew, Jim realized the need for more green space. In 1974, after months of searching, Jim and Isobel found the home that the family all so fondly remembers, located at 589 Goffle Hill Road in Hawthorne, New Jersey.

After 40 wonderful years in Hawthorne, Jim and Isobel moved to Winter Park, Florida where they happily lived together for 12 years.

While living in Florida, Jim enjoyed playing golf, riding his bike, boxing and tinkering in the garage. His devoted dog Angus was never far from his side.

He was the beloved father and father-in-law of Michael (Lori), Jamie (Dori), Raymond (Denise), Christine (John) and Jennifer (Blaine). He is also survived by his 14 grandchildren, Brendan (Christina), Ian (Kathleen), Connor (Val), Jamie, Jessica, Isabella (Keenan), Auston, Caroline, Deirdre, Madeline, Shannon, Kelsey, Annabelle and Blaine. He was also the proud and happy great grandfather of Landon, Bryce and Callum.

Our beloved Jim will be greatly missed by all who knew him. A private celebration of life will be held by family.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to either the MichaelJFoxFoundation.org or RockSteadyBoxing.org.