He was born January 17, 1954 in Manhattan, the second son of James P. Darby Sr.,
and Genevieve (Harmon) Darby.
He served in the U.S. Navy from 1972-1976, married Teresa Wright, and later divorced.
He had no children of his own, but grew up among 6 siblings.He retired this year on a disability pension after working for the U.S. Postal service for 25 years.