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James DeLaney Obituary
Easton, MD - NJ before retiring to the Eastern Shore of Maryland in 2005.
After graduating from Bucknell University, James started his career in education as a biology teacher at Teaneck High School. His passion for teaching and natural leadership propelled him into the role of principal in 1977. He was a celebrated leader, influencing and educating decades of students and took incredible pride in his time spent at Teaneck.
Nothing mattered more to James than the love, time, and memories shared with family. He was a caring and devoted spouse, father, grandfather, and brother. He is survived by his wife, Joyce. His children, Nancy, Jimmy, Becky, and Todd. His 9 grandchildren and one baby girl on the way. He is also survived by his dear brother Dick, his wife Toby, and their wonderful family.
The family has established a scholarship fund that will provide financial support to a high school senior from Teaneck High School to pursue higher education. Please make donations out to:
Community Scholarship Fund of Teaneck
680 Albin Street
Teaneck, NJ 07666
Re: James R. DeLaney Scholarship Fund
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Mrs. S. J. McClelland
November 21, 2024
Please allow me to reminisce. I am the mother of two THS graduates. Our son went off to Harvard and our daughter went to Stanford from Teaneck High School when Mr. Delaney was the moving force and inspiration for all of his students. My children are both physicians now and our son, Woody, took THS to the State High School Chess Championships in the 1990s.
All the students thought Mr. Delaney was part Eskimo because there were NEVER any `snow days´ at THS students. He was interested only on educating his students and their intellectual and mutual fellowship as THS students.
Since Mr. Delaney´s departure from THS, there has never been anyone of his stature, commitment and dedication to the students of This is absolutely delicious to let you know that I oh really that´s why so good Teaneck High School.
May he rest in peace.
Barbara DeYoung
December 15, 2020
Dear Joyce and family, you have my deepest condolences on Jim's passing. He is now at rest in God's everlasting arms......
Ada Eason
December 13, 2020
My sister P:eggy Eason and I (Ada) were proud to have been students under Principle Delaney's tenure. We thank you for your care in education, you will be truly missed. RIP
Richard Hyman
December 13, 2020
I am a 1968 THS graduate. I had Mr. DeLaney for College Bio my senior year. Prior to studying with him I had no idea what I wanted to study in college but after my year experiencing his expertise and devotion to the field and his students, I headed off to Lafayette to be a bio major. Upon graduation I worked as a field biologist for several years before moving on to a 35 year career in the biomedical industry. I owe a significant amount of credit to Mr. DeLaney for the success I achieved in my career. My mother taught at THS for many years during his tenure as principal and I stopped in and visited with him many times and he always made time to talk with me. RIP Mr. D.
Richard Hyman
December 13, 2020
I am a 1968 graduate of THS. I had Mr. DeLaney for College Bio my senior year. He was a truly inspirational teacher, so much so that I became a Bio major at Lafayette College and followed that with a 40 year career in Biology. RIP Mr. D.
Adrienne Rubenstein
December 12, 2020
He was a wonderful and thoughtful principal. I graduated from THS in ‘81 and truly remember him as passionate about his community, school, staff, students and parents. He once told my mom that the band director had every right to request that I stay for marching band rehearsal and the doctor could wait!! She agreed with him!!
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