LEMAN JAMES T

CPT James "Pontiac" T. Leman was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 09/06/2018 at the age of 72.5
Hillsdale, NJ
Flight Class 70-44
Date of Birth 03/23/1946
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with A/229 AHB 1 CAV in 71-72
Call sign in Vietnam PONTIAC
This information was provided by Joe Layman-obit

More detail on this person: James Thomas Leman, 72, of Hillsdale, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 6, 2018. Beloved husband of Barbara (Zebro). Devoted father of Christopher and his wife Nilda; Melissa Leman and her husband Christian Rober. Loving grandfather of Ryan Leman and Paige Rober. Born in New York City, he resided in Hillsdale since 1975. He held a BS from St. Peter's University and an MBA from Fordham University. He began his career on Wall Street at the New York Stock Exchange. James was a Managing Director with Salomon Brothers and was a founding member of the FIX Protocol. He sat on the Board of Regents of St. Peter's University. James was a Captain in the US Army, serving in Vietnam as a helicopter pilot with the 1st Cavalry Division. Visitation will take place at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood, on Sunday, 3-5 and 7-9 pm. A Mass celebrating James's life will be held on Monday at St. John the Baptist R.C. Church, Hillsdale at 10:00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to St. Peter's University, Jersey City

This information was last updated 09/14/2018

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Date posted on this site: 01/11/2025