James J. Agresta, 52, of Leonardtown, MD died March 28, 2008 in Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC.

Born March 5, 1956 in Amsterdam, NY, he was the son of the late Madeline Ryan Agresta and Daniel Agresta, Sr. He was a 1974 graduate of Wilbur Lynch High School where he excelled in football and wrestling. At the time of his death, he was employed as a Systems Design Engineering Specialist with AT&T Government Solutions, supporting the EP-3E Special Projects Program Office at the Naval Air Systems Command.

He retired from the U.S. Navy in February 2000 after 20 years of dedicated service to his country. He participated in "Operation Deny Flight" in Bosnia and in Operation Desert Storm in the Persian Gulf and distinguished himself in combat missions, earning numerous campaign medals and the Air Medal for Meritorious Achievement in Flight.

Jim is survived by his wife, Paula Padgett Agresta whom he married on October 7, 1988, a son, Calland Agresta (age 10), and a daughter, Abigail Agresta (age 8), four sisters; Anne Christian, Susan Tatar, Mary Agresta and Peggy Castor, two brothers; Richard Agresta and Philip Agresta. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Daniel Agresta, Jr.

The family received friends on Monday, March 31, 2008 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, MD. Prayers were recited at 7:30 p.m.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday, April 1, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. in Our Lady's Church at Medley's Neck in Leonardtown, MD. Reverend Thomas LaHood was the celebrant. Interment followed in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, Jim's family is graciously accepting gifts on behalf of his children, Cal and Abby. They may be sent in care of Anne Christian, 3 Ambler Drive, Norwalk, CT 06851.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.