James B. Gatto

James B. Gatto age 85, a lifelong resident of Marlton, NJ passed away on January 17, 2023. James is survived by his wife Constance (nee Braddock), his children, James Gatto (Angela) of Hammonton, NJ, Steven Gatto (Roseann) of Sicklerville, NJ and Pamela Santoro (Pete) of Erial, NJ. Grandfather of Steven Gatto (Emily), Maria Gatto, Bianca Moore (Dan), Brielle Lucas (Cole), Matthew Santoro (Haylee), Michael Santoro (Tracy) and Nicole Davis (Matthew). Great Grandfather of Jackson Gatto, Hudson Gatto, London Moore, Lyla Moore, Troy Lucas, Anthony Santoro, Ava Santoro, Aubrey Santoro and Emma Davis. James is also survived by his sister, Alberta Smith of Stuart, FL, and his brothers, Harry Gatto (Debbie) of Atlantic City, NJ and Michael Gatto (Pamela) of Davenport, FL. Surviving are also his step children, John McGinnis, Lori Price (Clayton), Gregory McGinnis (Mona) and his step grandchildren, Caitlyn Guttormsen, Lainey Stark, Kaylah McGinnis, Takoda McGinnis and the late Laura McGinnis and many nieces and nephews.

Jim “Sonny” had a passion for the outdoors. Ever since he was a little boy, he spent his time fishing and hunting with his family. He then carried on that tradition with his own children and grandchildren. He was a lifetime member of the Long Beach Island Fishing Club, the 800 Club, the Happy Hookers Fishing Club, the NJ Beach Buggy Association, as well as the Alpha Gun Club, all including many honorary recognitions. He was always there to offer help and guidance, not only with hunting and fishing but even with assisting a stranger broken down on the side of the road. Jim looked forward to his vacations to Nantucket, Provincetown, Cape Cod, Cape Hatteras, and Long Beach Island. He had many good, caring friends. Last but not least, Jim was proud of his family and loved them dearly.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Monday evening, January 23, 2023 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at LeRoy P. Wooster Funeral Home and Crematory, located at 441 White Horse Pike, Atco, NJ 08004 and on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 from 10:00am to 11:00am. Funeral services will begin at 11:00am. Interment will be at Pinelands Memorial Park in Shamong, NJ. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Samaritan Hospice at Samaritan Gift Processing Center, PO Box PO Box 71425, Philadelphia, PA 19176-1425. or use this link