James M Rottner, 86 years old of Kennesaw, GA, died peacefully at home on November 8, he was a former resident and a retired fireman of Jersey City, NJ. He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years Rita M (nee Rountree); devoted father of Kathryn, James and his significant other Peter, Robert and his wife JoAnn, Thomas and Jeanne; Loving Grandfather to Alyssa Rottner Swan and her husband David, and Jason and Brian. Also surviving are his brothers Victor, William and his sister Veronica. Funeral (Memorial) Mass at St Joseph's Church, 87 Lacy Street, Marietta GA. Friday, November 13, 2009 at 10:00 am. Private interment Veteran's Cemetery, Arneytown, NJ. In lieu of flowers donations to The New Jersey Firemen's Home, 565 Lathrop Ave, Boonton, NJ 07005. Arrangements by Cremation Society of the SOUTH in Marietta 770-420-5557.