James W. Horton

James W. Horton obituary, Cohoes, NY

James W. Horton

James Horton Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Fitzgerald Funeral Home - Cohoes on Feb. 8, 2024.

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GREEN ISLAND James W. Horton, 66, passed away peacefully Monday, February 5, 2024 at Ellis Hospital.
Born in Coventry, Rhode Island, Jim was the son of the late Robert and Nannette deTonnancourt Horton. He grew up in Cohoes and graduated from Cohoes High School. Following high school, he owned and operated the former Danny's Restaurant on the corner of Columbia and Lancaster Streets for a brief time. He then moved to Green Island where he raised his family and resided for most of his life. He had been employed at Advance Technologies in Clifton Park for many years until his retirement.
Jim always enjoyed hunting, fishing and especially loved taking rides on his Harley Davidson. He also liked to cook, play softball and watch his favorite team, the New Orleans Saints.
Jim loved his family. He is survived by his four children, Joshua Horton (Tara) of Valatie, Sarah Horton of Green Island, Jamie Horton (Jenna) of Brunswick and Taylor Horton of Albany; by his sister, Colleen Downey (Russ) of Latham and his brother, Jack Horton (Debbie) of Coventry, RI; by his eight grandchildren, Austin, Lily, Aden, Mackenzie, Natalya, Kais, Saint and Shai, and by his great grandson, Zayden. He is also survived by the mother of his children, Lisa Hebert as well as several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 6 p.m. in the Fitzgerald Funeral Home, 105 Vliet Blvd., Cohoes.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit at the funeral home from 4-6 p.m. prior to the service.

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February 12, 2024

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February 8, 2024

David hebert posted to the memorial.

February 8, 2024

Jack and Debbie Horton planted trees.

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Mike and Nancy McNulty & Family

February 12, 2024

To all of Jim´s Family:
We are very sorry for your loss.

David hebert

February 8, 2024

My first memory of Jimmy was when I met him when I was 10 years old saw him pull up on his Harley and I was so impressed. He became my brother-in-law, and I spent a lot of years hunting and fishing with him, and he will be missed so dearly he was a great guy and had a big heart And enjoyed life to its fullest. Will always miss the fun days we had.

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Melissa Horton

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Melissa Horton

February 8, 2024

Uncle Jimmy, it saddens my heart that you are gone. I have only great memories of you from when we would visit nana´s house in NY or when you would come to RI for a visit. You will forever be in my heart and loved always.
Love you,
Melissa Horton & family

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