James V. Camaioni, 88, of New Bedford died Tuesday June 18, 2013 at Sippican Health Care Center.

Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Enrico and Vincenza (Muziani) Camaioni, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life.

He was a communicant of St. Francis of Assisi Church.

Mr. Camaioni was formerly employed in the business office at Chamberlain Manufacturing until his retirement.

During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army and participated in the Battles of Rome-Arno, North Appennines, and Po Valley.

He was a charter member of the Italian-American World War Veterans Post 25. He was an avid Boston Red Sox fan.

Survivors include several nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

He was the brother of the late Alfred, Ernest, Alphonse, and Anne Camaioni, Mary Lepore, Pauline Cisek, and Grace Sarlo.

His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 9 AM at St. Francis of Assisi Church. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visiting hours will be on Friday from 5-8 PM at the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.