James E.E. Canty, 78, of Hamilton

James E.E. Canty, 78, of Hamilton, NJ, departed this life on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at his home with family by his side.

Born in Sumter, SC, Mr. Canty was a longtime resident of New Jersey. He was educated in the Ewing Township Public School System.

He was formerly employed as a Trenton Police Officer. He was also a Sergeant with the State of New Jersey Department of Corrections. Mr. Canty was the owner/operator of Canty and Sons, New and Used Furniture and Appliances in Ewing, NJ.

He was an honorably discharged US Army veteran.

Predeceased by his mother, Arlethia Davis; father, Robert Canty, Jr.; stepmother, Mattie Canty; sister, Geneva DuBois; brother, Ager Lee McBride surviving are his former wife, Shirley L. Mussington; son, Eric J. Canty; daughter, Monica J. Canty; two grandchildren, Cameron CantyRodney and Taylor Canty; sister, Angelina Jones; nieces, Angela Scruggs and Erica Johnson-Jones; nephew, Bruce McBride; cousins, Wileen Glover, Marjorie Glover, Lawrence McBridge; great nieces, Tanya McBride, Arnissia and Apithany Scruggs; great nephew, Terrance McBride; other relatives and special friend, Carrie Pottinger.

Funeral Services were at Campbell Funeral Chapel 1225 Calhoun St. Trenton, NJ 08638.

Interment was in Washington Crossing National Cemetery Newtown, PA