Obituary

James L. Biringer, 79, of Dumont, passed away on January 25, 2025.  Beloved husband of Barbara E. Mendes.  Loving father of Jimmy.  

James was born in Jersey City, NJ.  He earned a Master’s degree in banking and served in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, and was a proud disabled veteran.  

In Vietnam James was part of the 5th 155 Gun Battery. He was the paymaster and membership chairman of the Gooney Birds Detachment #434 Marine Corps League in Teaneck, NJ. He was the treasurer of the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter #800 and VFW #809 in Little Ferry, NJ and a proud volunteer and tour guide at the New Jersey Vietnam Memorial and Museum in Holmdel, NJ.  

James was a great family man and friend to so many people and will be missed.  

Visitation Thursday, January 30th, 3-7 PM at the Frech-McKnight Funeral Home, 161 Washington Avenue, Dumont.  A Catholic Blessing will be held at the funeral home on Friday, January 31st, 10 AM.  James will be laid to rest at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus.  In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in James’s memory to the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial & Museum, P.O. Box 648, Holmdel, NJ 07733. 

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