Ocala, FL: James T. Tanca, 85, son of the late Thanas and Mary (Lara) Tanca passed away on July 4, 2024 in Ocala FL.

He leaves his sister, Virginia Leahey of Southbridge; his 2 nephews, Michael Boilard of Brimfield and Peter Boilard of Southbridge; his niece, Susan Bellerose of Millbury; and 2 great nieces and 2 great nephews.  He was predeceased by his sister, Louise Boilard of Southbridge.

Jim resided in Florida and also Hyannis, Ma. Jim was a 1956 graduate of Mary E Wells high school. He continued his education at UMass Amherst.

Jim was a baseball player while living in Southbridge in his younger years and was an avid Boston Red Sox Fan.

A funeral service for Jim will be held on Wednesday, July 17th , at 10:00am in the Daniel T. Morrill funeral home in Southbridge.  Burial will follow in Oak Ridge Cemetery in Southbridge.  There are no calling hours.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Michaels Romanian Orthodox Church, P.O. Box 823, Southbridge, MA 01550.