James A. Lewis
1939 - 2018
James A. Lewis
1939 - 2018
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Jim is survived by his wife Marianne Hricay, children Marc (Suzanne), James Jr., Deborah (Eric) Probst, John Hricay, James (Lynda) Hricay and grandchildren Devin, Victoria, Morgan, Julia and Grace. He was predeceased by his parents Starks and Clarinda and brother's Richard and Starks Jr.
Jim was born June 27, 1939 in Ossining, NY. He was a graduate of Ossining High School and Clarkson College. He served proudly in the United States Army and the New York National Guard. Raising their children in Croton, Jim was involved in many community activities, later serving as a Trustee on the Village Board. After a long career as a personnel director, most recently with Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers, he returned to the Ossining School District as a substitute teacher then as a teacher's assistant. He retired from the Ossining School District in 2017.
Jim enjoyed attending his grandchildren's sporting events, as well as going golfing and hunting. Jim was a parishioner at St. Augustine's Church. Additionally Jim was a member of Knights of Columbus Council #4730, Point Senasqua Rod and Reel Club and the Champlain Valley Sportsmen Club.
Jim and Marianne traveled frequently, especially enjoying European River Cruises. Jim had a special fondness for Maine where his parents would take him and his brothers on vacation annually during their childhood.
A Wake will be held Friday, February 16, 2018 from 2-4 pm & 7-9 pm at Edward F. Carter Funeral Home in Croton, NY. A memorial service will be Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 10 am at St. Augustine's Church in Ossining, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Croton Lion's Club or Guiding Eyes for the Blind in Yorktown, NY.
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April 2, 2018
I miss you. You were very special to me. You were caring, friendly, and happy. I liked being around you. I like how you treat all the students with respect. You are my role model because you inspire me to be a better person. I care about you because you were a veteran. You were so wonderful to me because he spent time talking to me and having conversations. A good memory I remember with you is when I celebrated your retirement surprise party at the end of the school year. I enjoyed talking with you.
April 2, 2018
James Gribetz
March 14, 2018
Mr. Lewis was a caring person with students in Mrs. Clifford's class at OHS!
James Gribetz
March 14, 2018
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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Robert Crozier
February 20, 2018
I am so sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing. I served with both Jimmy and Dickie in Co, B, of the 101st Sig, Bn. They were both a great credit to the unit and I have many fond memories of them both. Rest in Peace!
Rosemarie Jones
February 19, 2018
Condolences to you the Lewis family.
"happy are those who mourn for they will be comforted." Mat. 5:4
February 17, 2018
Sorry to hear of Jim's passing - but to a better place. He was a nice person and classmate in OHS and I also knew him as a next door neighbor to my cousin when he lived in Ossining. Glad to read he passed peacefully. He was less than a month older than me. Jim Fagan
Jim Hansen
February 15, 2018
"Jim Hansen what do ya say, what do ya say" or "good, good good" or "good show, good show" are the things I would commonly hear when my friend Jim would call me. Jim would always "check in" as he would say and give me a call. I will miss the times and laughs we had. Conversations at hunting camp where we solved the worlds problems. "Shoot straight at them"he would tell me. If we didn't see any deer they were "laughing at us" Thanks for all you did Jim and the positive impact you had on so many.
Family friend and hunting buddy,
Jim Hansen
Catherine Hansen-Capone
February 15, 2018
I was very sad to hear about Jim's passing. He was a wonderful man who became a dear friend of my husband, Mark and son , Jim. For over thirty years, he was very much a part of our lives and was always there for all of us. I will miss your Xmas cards with funny notes. May you meet Mark in heaven to joke about those old hunting days!
William Lent
February 15, 2018
I was so sorry to see that Jim had passed away. I served with Jim in the National Guard. He was well liked, and will be truly missed. May he rest in peace.
Bill Lent
Williamsburg, VA
David Egan
February 14, 2018
So sorry to hear of Jims passing.He was a very dedicated member of our club CVS,
So sorry to hear of Jims passing.He was a very dedicated member to our club.(CVS)
David Egan
Fair Haven Vt.
Scott Hennessy
February 14, 2018
Marc so sorry for your loss, Jim was always a happy member to have in Champlain Valley Sportsman Club. We will all miss him.
sincerely, Scott Hennessy and Family
Susan Cable
February 14, 2018
Jim was an extraordinary man who touched the lives of so many in the Ossining school district. Along with being the perfect gentleman; Jim was genuinely joyful, kind, dignified, wise, and very, very funny. Through his wisdom he taught invaluable life lessons not only to students but to colleagues as well. It was an honor and privilege to work with him.
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