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James
2015
James S. 'Jim' Remis
August 25, 1937 — April 17, 2015
Ilion
James S. Remis, 77 of Ilion passed away on Friday, April 17, 2015 at Mohawk Valley Health Care in Ilion.
Jim was born on August 25, 1937 in Ilion? he was the son of the late John and Rachael (Conover) Remis.
He was a student of the Ilion School District and served in the US Navy.
He was united in marriage to the former Carolyn King, on November 25, 1961.
They enjoyed 53 years of a loving commitment to the
Sacrament of Marriage.
Jim worked for 20 years as an installer for Martin Green and Sons and then for 19 years as Maintenance Director for the Ilion Housing Authority.
He enjoyed his work and loved helping all those who asked.
Jim was a member of Annunciation Church, the Knights of Columbus joining at eighteen, received his 4th degree and was a life member, the Ilion Fish and Games Club and the IFD Company 1 for over fifty years, the IFD Rescue Squad where he participated in many competitions. Jim's other passions were being a member of the Annunciation Bazaar Committee and was a co chair of the Bazaar for several years.
Jim is survived by his wife Carolyn? two sons Todd and his wife Kathryn of Ilion and Shawn of Jackson Hole, WY ? a daughter Deborah and her Husband Richard Schoff of Ilion? a brother John of MD and three grandchildren Jacob and Claire Schoff and Elizabeth "Lizzy" Remis all of Ilion.
He is predeceased by a daughter Paula and two brothers Michael and Charles.
A memorial mass for Jim will be celebrated on Thursday April 23 at 10am at Annunciation Church, Ilion with Fr. Paul Catena officiating.
Interment will be in the Armory Hill Cemetery in Ilion.
Friends may call on Wednesday April 22, 2015 from 4 to 7 at the Whiter- Hendrix Funeral Home Inc. 100 Otsego St in Ilion.
The Ilion Knights of Columbus will be conducting services at 6pm at the funeral home.
Jim's family would like to thank the staff of the second floor at Mohawk Valley Health Care.
The care and compassion shown to Jim and his family during his stay was heroic and appreciated.
To send an online condolence please go to www.whiter hendrix.com.
Visitation
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Whiter-Hendrix Funeral Home Inc.
100 Otsego St.
Ilion
13357
James S. Remis, 77 of Ilion passed away on Friday, April 17, 2015 at Mohawk Valley Health Care in Ilion.
Jim was born on August 25, 1937 in Ilion? he was the son of the late John and Rachael (Conover) Remis.
He was a student of the Ilion School District and served in the US Navy.
He was united in marriage to the former Carolyn King, on November 25, 1961.
They enjoyed 53 years of a loving commitment to the
Sacrament of Marriage.
Jim worked for 20 years as an installer for Martin Green and Sons and then for 19 years as Maintenance Director for the Ilion Housing Authority.
He enjoyed his work and loved helping all those who asked.
Jim was a member of Annunciation Church, the Knights of Columbus joining at eighteen, received his 4th degree and was a life member, the Ilion Fish and Games Club and the IFD Company 1 for over fifty years, the IFD Rescue Squad where he participated in many competitions. Jim's other passions were being a member of the Annunciation Bazaar Committee and was a co chair of the Bazaar for several years.
Jim is survived by his wife Carolyn? two sons Todd and his wife Kathryn of Ilion and Shawn of Jackson Hole, WY ? a daughter Deborah and her Husband Richard Schoff of Ilion? a brother John of MD and three grandchildren Jacob and Claire Schoff and Elizabeth "Lizzy" Remis all of Ilion.
He is predeceased by a daughter Paula and two brothers Michael and Charles.
A memorial mass for Jim will be celebrated on Thursday April 23 at 10am at Annunciation Church, Ilion with Fr. Paul Catena officiating.
Interment will be in the Armory Hill Cemetery in Ilion.
Friends may call on Wednesday April 22, 2015 from 4 to 7 at the Whiter- Hendrix Funeral Home Inc. 100 Otsego St in Ilion.
The Ilion Knights of Columbus will be conducting services at 6pm at the funeral home.
Jim's family would like to thank the staff of the second floor at Mohawk Valley Health Care.
The care and compassion shown to Jim and his family during his stay was heroic and appreciated.
To send an online condolence please go to www.whiter hendrix.com.
Visitation
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Whiter-Hendrix Funeral Home Inc.
100 Otsego St.
Ilion
13357
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