MEALIA, JAMES PATRICK. Mass for James Patrick Mealia, 78, of Secaucus, was held Oct. 2 at Immaculate Conception Church, Secaucus. He died Sept. 29 at Meadowlands Medical Center, Secaucus. Born in Passaic, he lived in Garfield before moving to Secaucus 18 years ago. Mealia worked for a railroad for several years, then for C&C Trucking, New York City, for more than 28 years before retiring. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. Survivors include a son, James Mealia Jr.; two daughters, Linda Merendino and Barbara Mellon; a brother, Mickey Mealia; a niece, and seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.