James Francis McLoughlin, age 73, of West Babylon, New York, died on January 22, 2022, after a long and brave battle with cancer. James was born in Brooklyn, New York to the late Marie (Quinn) and Vincent McLoughlin. He was a 40-year resident of Brooklyn prior to moving to West Babylon. James was the beloved husband of Elizabeth (Carlsen) McLoughlin for 47 years. He was the loving father of Elizabeth (Arthur) and Michael (Maegan). James took great pride and joy in his cherished granddaughters, Catherine and Natalie. James is also survived by his dear sister, Jean Jamate, of Staten Island, New York, and his dear brother, Jack McLoughlin, of Brooklyn, New York. James was preceded by his esteemed older brothers, U.S. Navy veteran, Vincent Q. McLoughlin, and SP/4c Miles J. McLoughlin, (KIA). In addition, James was a loving uncle to his nieces and nephews. A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, January, 28, 2022 from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons Funeral Home, Inc., 1225 Montauk Highway, West Islip, New York, 11795. A burial will follow the memorial at St. Charles Cemetery in Farmingdale, New York.

Please consider a donation in loving memory of James to: The Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society 4640 Captree Island Captree Island, New York, 11702 Contact number: 631-583-5327 www.fireislandlighthouse.com/supportus Donation envelopes will be available at the funeral home.