James D. Lanterman, 92, passed away peacefully at home in Brandon, Florida on April 18, 2021, while surrounded by his family.

Born March 20, 1929, in Newton, New Jersey , Jim served with the United States Marine Corp where he began his career as an auto body technician. After leaving the service, Jim opened his own local body shop in Newton where he took great care of family and friends.  Jim would eventually retire from auto body work and later relocate to Florida to pursue a career in real estate.

While working as a real estate agent, Jim met Darlyn who later became his loving wife of 37 years.  The two built a wonderful life together, traveling the country, enjoying many activities together and making precious memories along the way.

Jim had a love of all sports, especially baseball and the Brooklyn Dodgers.  As a young boy, Jim was known to skip school, hop on the subway, then work the turnstiles at Ebbets field in order to attend a game.  His love of the game led him to visit dozens of professional baseball stadiums and witness many historical moments.

Jim is preceded in death by his parents James D. and Marion Gertrude Lanterman, Sisters Doris Lanterman Biasi and Marion Lanterman.

Jim is survived by his wife Darlyn E. Lanterman, Brandon, Florida, Sister Carol A. Baldwin of Riverview, Florida, Brother Howard List (Terry) of Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania, Daughters Heather Portwood (Phil) of Valrico, Florida, Melanie Sizemore (John) of Lakeland, Florida, Darlyn Berggren (Keith) of Sarasota, Florida, Teresa Radcliff of Lafayette, New Jersey, Dawn Mondelli of Tampa, Florida, Son Richard Kelso of Vero Beach, Florida. Grandchildren Joshua Sizemore (Kim), Cassidy Sizemore, Ryan Berggren (Andrea), Evan Berggren, Corey Radcliff, Angela Smith (Shawn), Nicholas Mondelli, Alexander Mondelli, Kyle Kelso, Kevin Kelso. Great-grandchildren Landon & Brayden Berggren, Lucas & Lillian Smith. Sisters-in-Law Shirl Grund (Bill) and Connie Thompson (Bill), a long with many nieces and nephews

Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Serenity Meadows Memorial Park Riverview, Florida with a reception to follow.