James Vincent Erti of West Roxbury, by accident, August 12, 2021. Beloved husband of Jennifer (McNamara) Erti. Loving father of Matthew J. Erti of West Roxbury and Christina Erti of West Roxbury. Cherished son of James and Annette (Capodilupo) Erti of Canton. Devoted brother of Tina Erti Merner of Canton and David Erti and his wife Kellie of North Attleboro. Loving uncle of Christopher, Joey, Anthony and Isabella. Also survived by many loving Aunts, uncles and cousins.

James retired from the MBTA after 25 years, former employee of Life Works and current employee of the Boston Transportation Department. James was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #3049 West Roxbury. He will always be remembered for his great love of life and his infectious smile and laughter.

Visiting hours will be held in the Robert J. Lawler and Crosby Funeral Home 1803 Centre St., West Roxbury, on Wednesday, August 18, from 4:00 to 8:00pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Theresa of Avila Church on Thursday, August 19, at 10:00am. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Interment Private.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in James's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 www.stjude.org

James's funeral mass can be viewed at https://www.sttheresaparishboston.com/ scroll down and click on the YouTube button.

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