Obituary of James Wooster, Ph.D

Wooster, James Dr., age 69, of Fort Lee, on May 20, 2017. He was born and raised in Williamstown, Massachusetts to his parents Howard B. Wooster and Jane Anne Broadhurst. He was a veteran of the Army who went on to earn his Ph.D. in economics and attended Colgate University, the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and the University of Vermont. He was the former Chief Economist of the Massachusetts Department of Revenue and the Current Chief Economist for the New Jersey Treasury Department. A highly respected economist he was an advisor to the Federal Government and a liaison between multiple nations. Beloved "Papa" of Edward and Lucille Wooster. Dear brother of Stephen and Thomas Wooster. Adored step brother of Shaun Kelly and Sheila Kelly and the late Sharon Kelly. He will be dearly missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The family will receive their friends on Friday 3:00 - 7:00 PM at the Frank A. Patti and Kenneth Mikatarian Funeral Home 327 Main Street "opposite the Fort Lee Library". Cremation services will be private followed by a future inurnment service in Williamstown Mass. For condolences, directions, or information call (201) 944-0100 or www.frankpatti.com