Dr. James G. Atieh

Dr. James G Atieh, age 67, of Woodland Park passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 27, 2019.

Jim was born in Paterson and was the youngest child of Louis and Agnes Atieh.  When Jim was about four years old, the family moved from Paterson to Totowa.  Jim attended Passaic Valley High School and graduated with the class of 1969.  Following his graduation, Jim moved out to Davenport, Iowa where he attended the Palmer College of Chiropractic’s.

Subsequent to Jim’s graduation in 1974 from Palmer, he moved back to New Jerse4y where he set up his first private Chiropractic practice in Paterson.  Jim stayed in Paterson for about ten years then moved his practice to Totowa.  Eventually Jim relocated his practice again to Woodland Park and remained there for the rest of his career.  Jim’s career as a Chiropractor spanned just over forty-three years.  During his career, Jim was a member of the Association of New Jersey Chiropractors for many years and also volunteered at public schools in Paterson to help screen for Scoliosis. Jim also gave back to and supported his community by participating in work-study groups for the local high schools.

Jim was a big fan of just about all sports, but his favorite was baseball and football.  He was a huge New York Yankees and New York Giants fan.  Jim loved the Yankees so much he named his last cat “Jeter”.  He was also a big fan of Frank Sinatra and had paintings, pictures, and other memorabilia of Sinatra throughout his home.  Traveling was one of Jim’s favorite things.  Some of his most preferred destinations were Hawaii, Acapulco, and Puerto Rico.   Jim was a special person who touched many people’s lives and will be sincerely missed by everyone that knew him.

Jim is survived by his sister Carol Moulakis and her husband Alex of Totowa, his sister-in-law Francis Atieh, two nieces; Dr. Deena Graham, and Lauren Atieh, one nephew Louis Athieh (L.J.), and his cat Jeter.  He was predeceased by his brother Louis Atieh in 2001.

Those wishing to make a donation in Jim’s name may do so to the charity of their choice.