James Nano Siano, 87, of Azalea Lane, Appomattox, died Friday, June 8, 2012, in Virginia Baptist Hospital. He was the husband Betty Whitaker Siano.

Born in Keyport, NJ, he was a son of the late Joseph N. and Mary Marcelerri Siano. He was a retired chemist for Estee Lauder and Von American Habbler which is the largest flavor and fragrance company in the world. James was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church and St. Joseph's in Keyport, NJ.

In addition to his wife he is survived by a son, James Siano of Little Rock, Arkansas; a brother, Benjamin Siano of Matawan, NJ; and a nephew, John Bodziak.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, June 11, 2012, at Robinson Funeral Home by Father Jim Gallagher with burial following in Liberty Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 2 – 4 p.m.

Those wishing to make memorial please consider Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, P. O. Box 668, Appomattox, VA 24522.