Obituaries
James Walsh died peacefully on June 25, 2016 at New York Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital. He was 71.
James was born on April 17, 1945 in Ossining, NY to Molly and Thomas Walsh. He married Joan Heady in 1982 and remained married to her until his untimely death. James was a member of Local 137 Operating Engineers and worked as a welder until his retirement. He was honorably discharged from the Army. He also proudly served as a Volunteer Fireman for multiple towns for over 50 years.
James is survived by his wife, Joan Walsh of Continental Village, NY, his sister Mary Turner, brother John Walsh, 3 stepchildren, 6 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his mother, Molly Walsh, his father Thomas Walsh and his brothers Thomas and Edward Joseph Walsh.
Visiting hours will be on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME, Morrissey Drive, Putnam Valley. Funeral Services will be on Wednesday at 10 AM at the Van Cortlandtville Community Church, Locust Ave., Cortlandt Manor and interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery.