Name: Calling hours for James H. Kerr
Start: 2018-07-12T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2018-07-12T23:30:00.000Z
Location: Joseph V. Leahy Funeral Home, Inc. - Kingston

James H.
(Jim) Kerr
CHATHAM, N.J.- James H. (Jim) Kerr, 84, formerly of Kingston, died Saturday, July 7, 2018, in Chatham, N.J.
Born May 14, 1934 in Lake Placid, N.Y., Jim was the son of the late Elwood and Katherine (Kerr) Kerr.
Jim was a 1956 graduate of the College of the Holy Cross and an 1959 graduate of Albany Law School. He served as an Assistant Attorney General for New York State before a 45 year career in private practice starting with the firm of Ryan, Bradley & Kerr in Kingston and ending with Kerr & Weiss in New Paltz. Jim was a member of the New York State Bar Association, served as President of the Board of the Ulster County Heart Association and was instrumental in securing the bid for the 1980 Lake Placid Olympic Winter Games. He was a two-time Olympic judge for the luge and also for the World Championships and the World Cup Games.
Surviving him are his children, James S. Kerr and his wife Manon, Elaine Dong and her husband George, Elizabeth K. Mahoney and her husband Kevin; and his grandchildren, Mallory and Abbygail Kerr, Christopher and Christian Dong, and William Mahoney.
He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 57 years, Agatha M. "Sookie" Kerr, who died on May 27, 2016, and his sisters, Nancy Moore, Neva Maurer, and Margie Sorknes.
Funeral arrangements are under the guidance of the Joseph V. Leahy Funeral Home, Inc. 27 Smith Avenue. www.jvleahyfh.com Friends will be received at the funeral home on Thursday from 5 to 7:30 p.m. A funeral procession will form Friday 9 a.m. at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. at Saint Mary's Church. Burial will follow in Saint Peter's Cemetery, Kingston.
Expressions of sympathy may be made in the form of contributions to People's Place, 17 St. James Street, Kingston, N.Y., 12401.

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Published by Daily Freeman on Jul. 10, 2018.

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peter reiss

June 17, 2021

61 years ago Jimmy introduced me to my future wife, a classmate, Agnes Kendrick. She died last month and I am sure she and Jimmy will have a lot to discuss, I wonder if she thank him?

John Senkowicz

June 16, 2021

Jim Kerr
You were a great guy.
I hope we meet again.
I always enjoyed being in your presence.
Rest in peace Jim
Rest In Peace

Elaine Dong

August 11, 2018

Thank you so much for signing out guest book. If you include an email address, I would love to touch base with you and hear your stories about your times with our dad.
Elaine
[email protected]

August 9, 2018

Aug.9th 2018

Just learned and saddened to hear of Jim's passing from the Lake Placid News.

I grew up in LP with Jim, went to his house as a cub scout, he followed a year after me to Holy Cross. We had many parties,beers and double dates, including our prospective wives. He introduces me to my wife now of 58 years, Agnes Kendrick.

I wish I could of stayed more in touch, my prayers and thoughts are with you, Jim and family.

Peter G. Reiss

The Kerr "Kids"

August 3, 2018

Thank you all for signing this guest book - your thoughts and prayers have sustained us through this difficult time.

Joe Canino

July 15, 2018

My condolences to the family of James H. Kerr.

When I first came to Kingston Jim was one of the first attorneys I met and was always willing to share his knowledge with younger attorneys.

He was an extremely gifted trial attorney and more than the equal of any of his contemporaries.

Jim was known for his pithy statements, the one that sticks in my mind is,

"A good lie, well told and stuck to is better than than the truth."

That was said by him in jest, but has an element of truth to it. Jim was very ethical and a credit to the profession in every respect.

When Jim was telling his stories, other attorneys would form a crowd around him to listen to what he had to say whether it was about one of his trial exploits or a humourous adventure that he experienced.

Jim you will be sorely missed. I will look forward to shooting the breeze with you in the next life.

SHEILA PRATT

July 11, 2018

Our families were friends through Ridgelawn Swim Club and Mr. & Mrs. Kerr were always so kind & warm to me. Prayers to you all at this difficult time.

Sincerely,
Sheila Pratt

July 11, 2018

I had very slight contact with Jim over the last 60 years since graduation. But I'll never forget the good time we had right after graduation at his house on Cape Cod. He was very kind to invite me.

Frank McGinity - Class of 56

Kim Letus

July 10, 2018

I have so many fond memories of this sweet, funny man. He was a joy to cross paths with. I ran into him frequently over the years as part of the Kingston legal community. Rest In Peace. You will be truly missed.

Dave Roach

July 10, 2018

Soon many great memories! Rest in peace my friend. Condolences to Elaine, Jim & Liz.

Dave & Karen Roach

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