On June 13, 2020, age 85 of Cherry Hill, NJ. He was the beloved husband of the late Ingrid (nee Hofstrom) and father of James, Jr. (Pamela), Andrew Lavery, Alex (Lauri) Hofstrom and Kristin (Bill) Troop. He is also survived by grandchildren Basle, Lukas and Zakary Lavery; Alexander, Natalie, Thomas and Lana Hofstrom; Lauren, Erika and Saylor Troop; and one sister Lynda Doran. Mr. Lavery retired from PECO and was an avid Philadelphia Eagles fan. His Graveside Service will be held Friday June 19, 2020 at 11:00 AM in Locustwood Memorial Park Cherry Hill, NJ.