A mass of Christian burial was celebrated Nov. 30 at St. Aedan’s Church for James M. Beirne, 58. He passed away at his home in Howell on Nov. 24. Born in Jersey City, James also resided for some time in Cliffside Park before moving to Howell. He was a graduate of St. Aedan’s School and Dickinson High School, both in Jersey City and was retired from the Jersey City Board of Education. James was the husband of Ann Beirne; father of Caitlin and Elizabeth Beirne; brother of Kenneth B. Beirne and his wife Ceil, Robert Beirne and his wife Mary and the late Jack Beirne; brother in law of Carmine Lancellotti and his wife Shannon; uncle of Brian, John, Cristyn, Joseph, James, Mia, Jenna and Shannon; great uncle of Georgina and Vivienne. Services arranged by the McLaughlin Funeral Home, Jersey City.