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James Hastings Obituary

James W. Hastings, age 82, died on Friday, November 6, 2015 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. He was born on September 6, 1933 in Montague, MA and was the son of the late George and Lillian (Killeen) Hastings. He served with the US Navy and received the National Defense, Korean Service, Good Conduct, United Nations and Navy Occupation medals. He was honorably discharged on July 6, 1954. He worked for the Boston & Maine Railroad for 40 years and retired as an engineer. James also worked for the US Postal Service in Ballston Lake. He lived in Ballston Lake for the past 50 years and was a past member and Commissioner of the Ballston Lake Fire Department. He was a member of the Clifton Park ELK BPOE #2466 and the Clifton Park VFW #1498. He enjoyed golfing with his good buddies, playing cards and wintering in Dunedin, Florida. He was the beloved husband of the late Elaine (Tate) Hastings; dear companion of April Rowe; loving father of Leo M. Hastings, Gary J. (Donna) Hastings, Paula J. (Richard) Ross, Cheryl L. (Kurt) Ziegler and Timothy J. Hastings; brother of Virginia Callaghan, Nancy Pachalis and the late George E. Hastings, Jr. and William Hastings; grandfather of Gary (Jessica) & Mike (Lauren) Hastings, Killeen (Robert) Miller, Caitlin Ross and Casey Ross, Chelsea Ziegler and Clara Ziegler, Preston, Chad and Wade Hastings; great-grandfather of Jacob, Lucy, Emily and Mia Hastings. Graveside service with military honors will be held privately in Gerald B.H. Solomon National Cemetery, Schuylerville. Memorial contributions may be made to Ballston Lake Fire Dept., P.O. Box 1148, Ballston Lake, NY 12019. The family wishes to express sincere gratitude to the nursing staff at Ellis ICU. The care and attention that was shown to them will never be forgotten. With confidence, the family has placed their trust in the loving care of the Townley & Wheeler Funeral Home, 21 Midline Road, Ballston Lake NY, and they encourage you to view and leave messages on Mr. Hasting's Book of Memories at www.TownleyWheelerFH.com.

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Published by The Daily Gazette Co. on Nov. 8, 2015.

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Sara Durma

November 2, 2020

5 years have passed since we lost Jim... there isn’t a week that goes by that I am not reminded of something he said or did in the short time that I knew him... When these memories flood in I can’t help but smile and thank God that I was given the opportunity to know one of the most gentle souls placed on this earth! Love you Jim!

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Winifred MacCammon

November 16, 2015

I am very sad to here about your Father. He was a dear friend of mine as well was Elaine. I will miss him Love to all Winnie MacCammon

Kathy Rumney

November 11, 2015

Truly saddened by the loss of Jim . This man was one of the toughest / kindest man I have had the honor of caring for during my career . My thoughts and prayers go to April and his family

Tony Papa

November 10, 2015

Im so sorry for your loss. Mr Hastings was such a great guy, im going to miss seeing him brushhogging and stopping to talk to me when im bailing hay in his field. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Tony Papa

Joanne Kowatch Sawyer and Darren Sawyer

November 8, 2015

We are deeply sorry for the loss of your father, brother, and loved one.
I had only met Jim once however the inate kindness and the devotion my good friend April Rowe had for him was enough to realize how wonderful a man he was.
My deepest sympathy to the family and April during this difficult time.

Cal & Nancy Capritta

November 8, 2015

Paula & Richard,
We were saddened to hear about the passing of your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May the many great memories bring you comfort.

Joyce Misner

November 8, 2015

Jim will be remembered as a kind and accepting man. As kids we loved visiting Jim and Elaine when they lived in Massachutes. For a time he was the volunteer dog catcher. He used to keep the strays in the little white building across the driveway from their Gill MA home. He will be missed by his family and friends. Joyce, Lance and Casey Tate

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