James J. Preisendorfer

James John Preisendorfer died on Thursday March 20th after a brief illness surrounded by family. He was born in Rome NY the son of the late John G. Preisendorfer and Elsie Milks Jackson. He worked for the Department of Corrections retail store for the State of NH.

James was a man of faith bringing many to and/or back to their faith. He was also an avid fisherman. In addition, he enjoyed camping, kayaking, genealogy, watching men and women's hockey the Celtics, the Patriots and his grandchildren's sporting events.

He was an active member of the Knights of Columbus serving as the state Faith Director as well as a member of the 4th Degree. He was very active with the Kairos Prison Ministry and the Five & Two Bread Ministry.

He is survived by his wife Patricia Preisendorfer, four sons; Justine and his wife Angie, Nathan and his wife Katie, Erich and his wife Kelly, Devon and his wife Haleigh, grandchildren; Ruby, Greta, Simon, Daisy Mae and Myles, a sister; Carol Chyrywaty and nieces and nephew Wendy Falzone, Diana Chyrywaty, Mark Chyrywaty and Tanya Crimmins.

Visiting hours will be held Tuesday March 25 from 4-7 at Waters Funeral Home, 50 South Main St., Concord, NH 03301.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday March 26 at 10am at Immaculate Conception Church 9 Bonny St., Penacook.

Burial will follow at the NH State Veterans Cemetery, Rt 3 Boscawen at 12 noon followed by a luncheon at the church.

In Lieu of flowers donations may be made in James memory to Kairos of NH, PO Box 4752, Manchester NH 03108-4752.