James E. Campion 83 of Yarmouthport died Saturday August 15, 2015. 
 
He was the beloved husband of Barbara A. Campion (Sunter).  They were married for 61 years.    
 
Born and raised in Framingham, Jim was a graduate of Northeastern University, where he played hockey and participated in the very first Beanpot Tournament.  He later earned a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Bridgeport.
 
After serving in the U.S. Army at Fort Dix, NJ, Jim began a 36 year career at Sikorsky Aircraft in Stratford, CT. 
 
Jim was a communicant of St. Pius X parish in South Yarmouth where he volunteered with the St. Vincent De Paul Society delivering meals to the Noah Shelter and organizing Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets.  In 2014, he was awarded a Top Hat Certificate for Outstanding Vincentian Service by the Fall River Council.
 
He was a volunteer for the Pan-Mass Challenge for 20 years, manning the water stop in Brewster, and he was a longtime volunteer for Elder Services of Cape Cod, serving as Ombudsman at Cape Heritage in Sandwich and as a board member and treasurer.  In 2011, Jim was honored as the Cape’s Elder Services Volunteer of the Year. 
 
Jim was an avid tennis player, hitting the courts at the Cape Cod Tennis and Racquet Club several times a week, until his recent illness. 
In addition to his wife, Mr. Campion is survived by three daughters, Catherine C. Fowler and her husband, Paul of North Andover, Janet C. Nagle and her husband, Jeff of Carlsbad, CA, and Margaret C. Ianniello and her husband, Dan of Southbury, CT; two brothers, Francis D. Campion Jr. of West Yarmouth and Robert C. Campion of Brewster; five grandsons, James Fowler, Michael and John Ianniello, and Patrick and Shea Nagle; and several nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by a sister, Joyce O’Sullivan, and his parents, Francis D. and Gertrude Campion (Hartnett).
 
A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday August 20 in Saint Pius X Church, Station Ave., South Yarmouth. 
 
Interment will follow in Woodside Cemetery, Summer St., Yarmouthport. 
 
Visiting hours will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday August 19 in the Hallett Funeral Home, 273 Station Ave., South Yarmouth. 
 
As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be made to Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands, 68 Route 134, South Dennis, MA 02660 or to the PMC, 77 Fourth Ave., Needham, MA 02494.

Hi Barbara - This is truly a voice from the past. My name is Ed Mitola and I worked with Jim at Sikorsky Aircraft in the late 1950's for a short time. However, even though it was short, Jim and I became pretty good friends. So much so that when we needed a good Catholic boy from Mass. to be a Godfather to my son, I asked Jim to do so and of course he did. So your husband was my son's Godfather! Unfortunately time seems to have a way of altering things and over the years we lost contact with each other. I left Sikorsky to go into teaching which I enjoyed for 35 years retiring in 1996. The ironic thing about all of this is that we have spent countless months and days in Cape Cod where my son (Jim's Godchild also named Jim) has a home along with my wife's family who owns property in Orleans. Never knew you guys wee so close by!!! We were up there last week and while looking at the Cape Cod Times, I saw Jim's obit otherwise I never would have known. Just wanted you to know that Jim was often in my thoughts, and always in my heart. Please accept our sincerest condolences. Love -Ed/Joan Mitola

Dear Barbara,Catherine, Janet, Margaret, Bob and Francis, Joe & I were so saddened by the news of Jimmy's passing. We have such fond and happy memories of the times shared with him at all the Campion events and parties, especially the New Year's Eve celebrations both in Framingham and on the Cape. His big bright smile and his wonderful wit were ever present. Our hearts go out to all of you at this time. Love, Joe & Teresa Terranova

Dear Barbara, Cathy, Janet, and Margaret: We were all saddened to hear about the passing of your husband/father. I know you will all miss him terribly. He was a wonderful man. Love and prayers, Sue, Marta, Bert and Diana