James “Jim” Francis Loughman, age 60 of Sayreville passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at his home. Born in South Amboy, he grew up in Sayreville and later spent 10 years in Brooklyn before settling back in the South Amboy section of Sayreville. Before his retirement he was employed by Carpenters Union Local 157 in New York City for 30 years. “Jimmy Blues” was known in the South Amboy, Sayreville and Hell's Kitchen's bar scenes for his vast knowledge and appreciation of music. Wherever he went, he got the crowd grooving to his beat. He had a great sense of humor and was always making people laugh with his one liner jokes. He enjoyed playing the guitar and was proud of his Irish/Scottish heritage. He was a big supporter of Irish Independence and was formerly a writer/editor for an Irish Newspaper. Jim had a kind soul and a generous heart. He was always ready to lend a hand. And to quote Jim a final time, “I’m from the hall, I’m here to help.”
He is predeceased by his mother Catherine Loughman. Surviving are his father Francis J. Loughman of Sayreville, his siblings Catherine Loughman, Judy Loughman, Kevin Loughman and Maureen "Moe"Loughman, all of Sayreville, his nieces Emily and Sarah Loughman of Sayreville, his longtime girlfriend Tania Diaz and her daughter Tyrina, his grandchildren Azrah Tyler, Empris Thai, Erica Daniel, Anna Tania and Irey, his stepchildren Sonny and Monika Cancel, Crystal Koslov and Andrew Waga, and lots of uncles, cousins and friends who will miss him dearly.
Visitation hours will be held on Friday from 4pm to 8pm at the Carmen F. Spezzi Funeral Home, 15 Cherry Ln, Parlin with a prayer service at 6pm. A private cremation will follow. Letters of condolence, directions and completed arrangements can be found by visiting www.spezzifuneralhome.com.