James H. Malcolm, 93, of Hershey, PA, formerly of Brick, NJ, passed away on July 21, 2026. He was the loving husband of Helen Marie (Schmitt) Malcolm. Married on June 18, 1960, in Harrison, NJ, James and Helen recently celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary.
Born in Scotland on Jan. 28, 1933, James was the son of the late Samuel and Catherine (Hailstones) Malcolm. He graduated from Kearny High School and went on to proudly serve his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. Upon leaving the service, James returned to New Jersey, where he became a member of the Kearny Fire Department. He protected his community for over 25 years and retired as a fire inspector. He was a parishioner of Saint Dominic Roman Catholic Church, Brick, NJ. He was also a lifelong member of The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. He served in many capacities within the Elks club, including Exalted Ruler and Chairman of the Special Children’s Committee. He was recognized as “Elk of the Year” for his hard work and dedication.
James enjoyed traveling with his wife, Helen. He enjoyed returning to Scotland on occasion, and they enjoyed trips to Ireland and Italy. He was an avid golfer and loved going to the racetrack and spending time with his family and friends.
In addition to his wife, James is survived by his daughter, Donna, and son-in-law, Mark Ippolito, of Jonestown, PA; sons, James Peter (Joanne) and Glenn Robert; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren, with one on the way.
A graveside service and entombment will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at St. Catharine Cemetery in Sea Girt, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Special Children’s Committee, Manasquan Elks Lodge, 17 Stockton Lake Blvd., Manasquan, NJ 08736.
