James M. Parra, age 55, of Chesterfield Twp., NJ died Friday, August 17 at home with his loving family. Born in Paterson, NJ, he was a resident of Hamilton Twp. before moving to Chesterfield five years ago. Jim was a graduate of East Brunswick High School Class of 1974. He currently owned a chemical manufacturing company, Sky Rex in Roselle, NJ, and formerly owned Parramar Enterprises in Old Bridge. Jim loved the beach, flying helicopters, golf and recently learned to play the guitar. He enjoyed art, visiting museums and he liked to sculpt. Jim was a belonged to the NY City Emergent Group and was a member of “Kenny’s Backyard Tiki Bar”. Jim was predeceased by his parents, William and Marian (Lynch) Parra and by a brother, Joseph Parra. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Diane (nee Scipioni) Parra; a son, James Parra of Chesterfield Twp.; a daughter, Erica Parra of Bethesda, MD; a sister, MaryLou Parra of Solebury Twp., PA and many loving nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends. A Memorial Mass for Jim will be held on Friday, August 24 at 11:00 AM at St. Bartholomew Church, 470 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick, NJ 08816. Private cremation services were held by the family under the direction of the Tilghman Funeral Home in New Egypt (www.tilghmanfh.com). In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Jim’s memory may be made to Share International, P. O. Box 5668, Santa Monica, CA 90409.