James A. Kistner

Mr. James A. Kistner died on Sunday, November 1, 2026 in West Caldwell, NJ. He was 72 years old.

Visiting will be in the Prout Funeral Home, 370 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona, NJ on Thursday, November 5 from 4 to 7 pm, with a Prayer Service to begin at 7 pm.

Born in Glen Ridge, NJ, Jimmy Kish lived most of his life in Verona, with a short time in Wayne.

He graduated from Verona High School in 1973 and had a career in Golf Course Maintenance throughout Passaic, Essex and Morris Counties, most recently at Sunset Valley Golf Course in Pompton Plains.

Over the years he also had part time jobs, including delivering pizza for Anna Capri. The stories there are legendary. Jimmy enjoyed rooting for the Yankees and his favorite player, Thurman Munson. He also rooted for the Montreal Canadians and their Hall of Fame Goalie, Ken Dryden.

Kish was predeceased by his parents, William & Edith Kistner and his brothers, Donald Kistner and Mickey Kistner; his sisters-in-law, Barbara Kistner and Marilyn Kistner.

He is survived by his brothers, Kenneth Kistner and Gary Kistner; his sister-in-law, Jan Kistner and many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, a donation in his name to the Verona Rescue Squad, 12 Church Street , Verona, NJ 07044 (www.veronars.org) would be appreciated.

Condolences. memories and pictures can be uploaded to his obituary page at www.ProutFuneralHome.com.