Mr. James A. Sabetta

James A. Sabetta, age 69 years of Paulsboro, passed away on Saturday October 14, 2023 in the home that he built. He was born to Vito and Frances Sabetta and lived his entire life in Paulsboro, NJ. Jim was a 1972 graduate of Paulsboro High School and received a bachelor of science degree in 1976 from Salem College, Salem, West Virginia. He was a 4th generation carpenter, and for twenty five years he was a self-employed building contractor, and over twenty year construction official, a building inspector (Woolwich Township, East Greenwich Township, Greenwich Township, Mantua Township, Gloucester Township, Boro of Swedesboro, Clayton, West Deptford, Paulsboro) and Vice Chair of Gloucester County Utilities Association. In 2022 Jim was named state of New Jersey Building Inspector of the year. Jim served as a former Mayor and Councilman for the Boro of Paulsboro, was a 47year Democratic committeeman, a lifetime member and past president of Paulsboro sportsmen's club, a member of St. Claire of Assisi Parish, St. Michael’s Church, Gibbstown, member of Knights of Columbus, Queen of Heaven Council #4154, member of the Carmel S. Morina Lodge #2580 Order of Sons of Italy, and the Ocean City Marlin and Tuna Club. Jim was the president of Tri County Construction Code Association of NJ and the Building Official Association of NJ director executive board. Jim was instrumental in securing ground off of Riverview Ave for the soccer and football field, also the lighting of the baseball and football fields for the borough of Paulsboro without cost to the taxpayers of the town. He was a proud sponsor of a Paulsboro Little League baseball team for over twenty years. Jim enjoyed spending time at his house in Ocean City, NJ, on his son’s boat fishing, at every Eagles home game since 1977, and most especially with his grandchildren who brought out a special side known only to them as their pop-pop. He would also like to thank Dr. Jose Camacho for his care. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Teresa Sabetta (nee Salvatore); his children, Alex Sabetta (Heather) and Jamie Clement (Steve), his grandchildren, Francesca Marie and Steven James Clement; his sister Janis Sabetta; many loving brothers and sisters-in- law, nieces and nephews, five godchildren, and cousins. Jim was predeceased by his parents, Vito and Frances, his brother John, and in-laws Michael and Pauline Salvatore. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 AM Thursday October 19, 2023 in St. Clare of Assisi Parish, St. Michael’s Church, 313 Memorial Ave., Gibbstown. Relatives and friends may visit with the family Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 PM and Thursday morning after 10:00 AM until Mass time. Entombment Eglington Mausoleum, Clarksboro. Arrangements by McBride – Foley Funeral Home, Paulsboro. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made in his memory to Guardian Angels School, 150 S. School St., Gibbstown, NJ 08027, to Paulsboro High School, for the Vito and Frances Sabetta Memorial Scholarship Fund, 662 North Delaware Street, Paulsboro, NJ 08066 or a charity of your choice. Memories can be shared at www.mcbridefoleyfh.com.

Mr. James A. Sabetta

June 25, 1954 - October 14, 2023