James F. Katten
James F. Katten of Somers Point died Friday Dec. 17 at Shore Memorial hospital due to complications from COVID-19. He was born July 26, 1969 in Salt Lake City to Gail and Ernest Katten. He lived most of his life in Somers Point. He was a proud retired chief of the Somers Point Volunteer Rescue Squad as well as an employee to the City of Margate for 34 years where he was in the Traffic Bureau, a 911 dispatcher, code enforcement officer and records clerk. He loved camping, video games, and most of all spending time with his family.
He is predeceased by his brother Richard Wallace Katten. He is survived by his parents Gail and Ernest Katten, his six children: James, Stephen, Kathrine, Christina, Andrew and Cassandra as well as His niece and god-daughter Jessica Southwell and many nieces, nephews and grandchildren.
A viewing will be held 12-1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 26 at Boakes Funeral Home, 6050 Main St., Mays Landing, where a service will be held at 1 p.m.. Internment at Union Cemetery, 5442 Somers Point Rd, Mays Landing, will follow the service.
