He was born in New Rochelle, N.Y., and graduated from New Rochelle High School. At Princeton, he majored in chemistry, was a member of Key and Seal Club, and was active in campus publications. He subsequently graduated from New York Medical College and completed residency and fellowship training in cardiology at Bellevue Hospital in New York.
James became chief of cardiology at United Hospital in Port Chester, N.Y., and director of noninvasive cardiology at Westchester Medical Center. He taught at New York Medical College for more than 30 years until the time of his death. He served as a board member of the American Heart Association and also was past president of its New York State chapter. He was tireless in his devotion to the ideals of medicine and the care of his patients.
The class extends its condolences to his wife, Susan; daughter Jenni ’82; son Joseph; and two grandchildren.