James A. Riedel Ph.D.

CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. James A. Riedel Ph.D., 85, of Clifton Park, died March 26, 2006 at Ellis Hospital after a short illness. Born February 4, 1921 in Rocky Ford, Colo., he was the son of the late Ferdinand and Eva Riedel. Mr. Riedel graduated from the University of Denver with a bachelor's degree, received his master's at the University of Syracuse and his doctorate at the University of Chicago. He was a professor of political science at SUNY Albany and had taught for the past 50 years. He served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps. Mr. Riedel was a member of the Jonesville Volunteer Fire Co. for the past 42 years, the Torch Club of Schenectady and the American Political Science Assoc. James was an Eagle Scout and loved his family and his dog. He had lived in the Clifton Park area for the past 43 years. Mr. Riedel is survived by his wife Betty-jo Riedel of Clifton Park; four children, Janet Lea Golden of Summit, N.J., Jim Riedel of Ballston Spa, Jon Riedel of Halfmoon and Jay GW Riedel of Clifton Park; one brother, Robert A. Riedel of Alaska; 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. There will be no services. Calling hours Thursday 6-8 p.m. in the Catricala Funeral Home, Inc., 1597 Rte. 9, Clifton Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Jonesville Fire Company, 953 Main St., Clifton Park, NY 12065. Arrangements are by the Catricala Funeral Home, Inc., Clifton Park.