James C. Paranicas, Esq., age 77, of Allentown PA and New York City NY, died Sunday, January 28, 2007 in the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township PA. He was the husband of the late Dimitra Tula (Bokas) Paranicas.

Born in Brooklyn NY, January 10, 1930, James was the son of the late Costa and Mary (Fexy) Paranicas. He faithfully and honorably served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. James graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from New York University, becoming a CPA and then went on to Brooklyn Law School where he received a law degree. He later received his J.D. Degree in 1961 from New York University. As a prominent tax attorney, James worked for Consolidated Natural Gas of Pittsburgh, and prior to that, CBS and Sterling Drug Pharmaceuticals, all with offices in New York City.

He is survived by his Daughters, Mary F. Paranicas of New York City NY and Dr. Jamie D. Paranicas and her husband Dr. Jacob H. Pickle IV of Allentown PA; Son, Robert J. Paranicas of Allentown PA and his fiancée Blanca of New Jersey; Brother, Peter Paranicas of Long Island NY; Grandsons, Jacob H. Pickle V and Peter J. Paranicas; Companion, Millie Silverstein of New York City NY; and 8 Nephews. He is predeceased in death by his Brother, John Paran.

A funeral service will take place 11:00 am. Thursday, February 1, 2007 in Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 250 Galllows Hill Road, Westfield, New Jersey. Family and Friends may call 7:00 - 8:30 pm. Wednesday in the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 4906 Route 309, Schnecksville PA. Interment will follow the service at Rosehill Cemetery, Linden, New Jersey.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Thomas E. Starzl Transplant Institute, UPMC and/or Friends of Nursing at Lehigh Valley Hospital, both in c/o the Funeral Home, PO Box 196, Schnecksville PA 18078-0196.