James Nicholas Farrell, age 79, died peacefully at Arbor Hills Memory Care in Plano, TX on Wednesday December 7, 2022. Jim was born in Paterson, NJ on October 5, 1943, and he grew up in Hawthorne, NJ. He married his wife Chris in 1966 and they raised their two children, Kristin and Brian in Trenton, NJ, Rochester, NY, Marietta, GA, and Plano, TX. He spent six years in the U.S. Army Reserve, and he earned his bachelor's degree from Rider University. He had a long and successful career as an executive in sales, human resources, and consulting before retiring in 2021. Jim was an avid fly fisherman, and he and Chris enjoyed many fishing adventures over 30 years to places like Argentina, Alaska, and the many rivers of their beloved Montana. He was a dog lover, with a special love for Labrador retrievers, and more recently their flat-coated retriever River. He also had a passion for cooking, regularly preparing gourmet meals for family and friends and happy to share his opinions in discussions of politics. He especially loved watching his three grandchildren, Madeline, Aidan, and Georgia, succeed in school and athletics. Jim is survived by his wife Chris of Justin, TX; daughter Kristin Click and her husband Bob; son Brian Farrell and his wife Beth; three grandchildren Madeline Click, Aidan Click and Georgia Farrell; brother-in-law Edward Trucil and his wife Gina; nephew Daniel Trucil and niece Lisa Barfuss; and many dear friends. A memorial service will be announced shortly, and memorial contributions may be made in Jim's memory to Trout Unlimited, Texas Sporting Breed Rescue, or the charity of your choice. Arrangements under the direction of: Aria Cremation Service and Funeral Home 19310 Preston Road Dallas, Texas 75252 (214) 306-6700