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James Wilde Obituary
WYNANTSKILL - James L. Wilde, 85, died Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Albany Medical Center Hospital, New Scotland Ave., after a long illness.
Born in Ypsilanti, Mich., he was son of the late Leslie Wilde and Opal Albertson Wilde and husband of the late Shirley Wilbur Wilde. He was raised in Ypsilanti, Mich., and resided in Wynantskill for many years.
Mr. Wilde was owner and operator of James L. Wilde Contracting in Wynantskill for 55 years, retiring in 2019.
Survivors include two sons, Larry Wilde, Longwood, Fla., and Daniel Wilde, Troy; a daughter, Janice (Robert) Miller, Wynantskill; two brothers, Maurice (Carol) Wilde, Castleton and Robert Wilde, Denton, Texas; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a grandson, Bryan Wilde; and his siblings, Larry, Leslie and Sharon Wilde.
Funeral service private at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of James L. Wilde, to the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society, 3 Oakland Ave., Menands, N.Y. 12204, or Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, Ill. 60601. We recommend using the brycefuneralhome.com website to share or send condolences, or light a candle.
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Michael collins
May 30, 2025
Sorry to hear that your dad past away,Larry,Danny and Janice
Jeffrey Dugrenier
May 29, 2025
From the Dugrenier family to the Wilde family our condolences. So sorry for
Your loss. Jim will be missed
Raymond B Coonradt
May 28, 2025
My condolences to the family My high school friend and partner in crime Dan and sister Janice that I went to school with My condolences to both of you and Larry and my condolences to you also and anybody else in the family we will miss your dad we will see him later on hopefully later not sooner God bless
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