James M. Struble

    James M. Struble, a carpenter and master craftsman who lived in East Hampton for the past 25 years, died here on March 28. He was 44.

    Mr. Struble was a member of an antique car club and volunteered at soup kitchens.

    Born on April 25, 1966, in Massapequa to Walter F. Struble and the former Gertrude Nestor, he attended Amityville Memorial High School.

    Mr. Struble is survived by five sisters, Mary Marks of Morehead City, N.C., Catherine Bird of Lindenhurst, Anne Struble of East Hampton, Patricia Hankinson of Aspen, Colo., and Carol Struble of New Paltz, N.Y. Three brothers, Christopher Struble of Bay Shore, William Struble of Oakdale, and Walter Struble of East Hampton, also survive.

    A service for Mr. Struble, who died of an alcohol-related illness, was held on Friday at Della Femina restaurant in East Hampton.