James A. Antonelli, 82, a resident of Sugarloaf, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 13th, 2026.

James was born in Cressona on May 12, 1944, a son of the late Henry and Mae (Ulshafer) Antonelli. He was a 1962 graduate of the Mahanoy Area High School.

A man of the Christian faith, he loved the outdoors and animals, always having some type of pet as a companion. In his early days, he worked in the computer and electronics industry, programming and writing software for several companies.  Lately he was known as CJ, a singer and DJ, who owned and operated J&A Entertainment, a local music and karaoke company, and he truly loved to entertain people.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Carmella and Aleda; a daughter, Angela in 1998, and a granddaughter Tiffany.

Jim is survived by his four children, Christina Custred, Zion Grove; James Antonelli, Jr., Bloomsburg; Cheryl Grady, Wilkes-Barre and Dave Antonelli, Brandonville. Several grandchildren and great grandchildren also survive, along with her his former wife, Rosemarie Antonelli.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral service at the Stauffer-Breznik Funeral Home, 412 West Main Street, Ringtown at 11 AM on Thursday, July 16th at 11 AM. A viewing will be held Thursday morning from 9-11 AM prior to the service. 

Jim will be laid to rest at the Nuremberg Cemetery, immediately following the service.