James “Jim” Stephens, 55, went to join his father suddenly, yet peacefully on Saturday, October 11, 2025 after enduring many years of debilitating pain from a work-related injury. Jim never let that take away from his 30-years of service as an auto technician with Feduke Ford-Lincoln. Jim is predeceased by his father, Jerry Stephens, who was also his mentor sharing in his knowledge and love of cars. That passion would be passed along to his boys Brandon and Jarrett. Brandon continues Jim’s hard working mentality alongside his wife, Alyssa and their two daughters Maliyah and Natalie. These granddaughters to Jim, brought him such great joy and pride. Jarrett, too, carries on Jim’s hardworking nature along with their shared interest in all things cars–supporting him, caring for him, and working alongside Jim in every capacity up until the very end. Jim’s other joys are his Dachshunds, Josie and Shelby (named after a model of Mustang cars, his favorite thing in life to drive). His beloved wife of 30 years, Jen Stephens (Pecka), will have those pups to comfort her as she mourns the loss of her husband, partner, friend, and love. By Jen’s side, are those whom Jim is survived by. Including his mother, Nancy Stephens who will feel the loss of Jim immensely. The only good to come out of his injury was the time he was given to enjoy the simpler things in life. Baking side by side with his mom, the family’s favorite—his infamous apple pie! Joining in this loss is his brother, Jeff Stephens, wife Jill, and their daughter Jenna and Jim’s sister, Laura Decosse (Stephens), her husband Dave, and their daughters Karissa and Ashlyn. We are all grateful for the beautiful fall evening recently spent together celebrating Nancy’s 80th Birthday. Just one day before his passing Jim was able to enjoy a drive with his wife and mother to visit his father’s gravesite which will be Jim’s final resting place as well. They are together again, the way a father and son should be, and with this we are left with comfort. Instead of flowers please consider a donation to the Broome County Council of Churches CHOW pantry: Community Baptist Church 743 Chenango Street Binghamton, NY 13901 and join us in saying goodbye to Jim at the Pucedo Funeral Home, 1905 Watson Blvd, Endicott, NY on Thursday, October 16th from 5-7pm, with a service immediately following. Burial will be Friday, October 17th at 11:30am at the Nicholson Cemetery located on Harding Ave, Nicholson, PA 18446.