Obituary of James Bylina

James Bylina, 56, of Stamford, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2019 at Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown.

Born on January 24, 1963 in Bridgewater, NJ, he was the son of Joseph and Frances (Czahor) Bylina.

James was a master carpenter, working for various companies until he decided to go out on his own, a craft he loved until recently, illness forced his retirement.

He was a true outdoorsman, he enjoyed snowmobiling and was an avid fisherman.  James was also an avid racing fan and loved riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle.  James will be remembered as a fun loving guy that could always lighten up a party.

James was predeceased by his father: Joseph Bylina; and a brother-in-law: Fred Rosscoe.

He is survived by his mother: Frances Bylina of Stamford; sister: Cathy Rosscoe of Stamford; brother: Joseph (JoAnne) Bylina of Hampton, NJ; nieces: Jessica (Greg) Eisenhart of Annadale, NJ, Kathleen (Patrick) Sheridan of Stony Brook and Laura Bylina of Hampton, NJ; grandniece and nephews: Audrey, John and Benjamin.

Friends and relatives are invited to call on the family from 1:30-3:30PM on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at the MacArthur Funeral Home, 15 Buntline Drive, Stamford, where a celebration of life will follow at 3:30PM with the Rev. Dottie Morris.

Contributions in memory of James may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

Please visit www.macarthurfh.com to share a condolence with the Bylina family.