James Saponaro

June 13, 1945 - August 10, 2020

James Saponaro, 75 of Staten Island, New York died on Monday, August 10, 2020, at VA Medical Center Brooklyn in Brooklyn, New York. Born Wednesday, June 13, 1945 in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of the late Frank Saponaro and the late Mae Pappard Saponaro. James a consultant in the Stock Market, was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. He loved trips to Stop and Shop and was social to everyone he encountered. HE enjoyed watching Fox 5 News and movies and being with family and friends Beloved husband of 53 years to Camella (Lenzo) Saponaro. loving father of Jeanine Carrano and Nicole Amorose. Fond father in law of Joseph Carrano and Michael Amorose. Dear brother of Frank and Barbara. Cherished grandfather of Joseph, Jacklyn, and Layla. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11:00 AM on Saturday at Holy Child Church located at 4747 Amboy Road Staten Island, New York 10312. Private Cremation to Follow. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Friday, August 14, 2020, at John Vincent Scalia Home for Funerals, Inc., 28 Eltingville Blvd, Staten Island, New York. Please be mindful due to the current State mandate that a mask must be worn at all times in the funeral home and social distancing requirements must be followed during the services. Due to the current Pandemic a strict 40-50 person in room policy is in effect, please adhere to this policy and allow others to pay their respects as well.