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James Lynch Obituary
HOPEWELL JUNCTION - James P. Lynch, 66, an area resident since 1958, died on February 16, 2021 at the Grand at River Valley. Born in Bronxville on March 5, 1954, James was the son of the late William and Catherine (Mitchell) Lynch.
James spent his career as a landscaper, doing what he loved. He played baseball for John Jay High School in Hopewell Junction and then went on to play at Temple University. He also enjoyed coaching his sons in Little League, and his family founded the Hopewell Ions, a division of the American Legion Rookie League. In addition, James was an avid fan of the NY Mets and NY Jets and was a proud member of the United States Chess Federation. Most of all, James was loved by all who knew him.
James is survived by his son, Justin A. Lynch and his wife Kristen Lynch of the Town of Poughkeepsie; his daughter-in-law, Jessica Lynch of the Town of Poughkeepsie; his grandchildren, Cameron, Brenden, Gemma, Madison, and Caleb; his siblings and their spouses, Virginia and Ralph Chiavelli and Kathleen and Doug Snider; his former wife who he remained friends with, Deidre Lynch; his cousins especially his "Guardian Angel", Lorraine Tully; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. In addition to his parents, James was also predeceased by his brother, William Lynch. Unfortunately, his son, James J. Lynch, died on May 18, 2021.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at 10 am at St. Denis Cemetery, 604 Beekman Road, Hopewell Junction.
Donations may be made in his memory to St Vincent De Paul Food Pantry at St. Columba Church, 835 Route 82, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533. Arrangements are under the direction of the McHoul Funeral Home. Please visit James' Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.
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Tom marvullo
June 8, 2021
Jim was a good friend of mine since high school Play basketball with him at his house when we were kids I never won... he introduced me to Chess and I still play today I talked with him not long before his passing and he will be missed
Jeff mccabe
June 4, 2021
Hi Folks.....
Sorry to read about Jim’s passing...played a lot of all with Jim....especially under the lights in Poughkeepsie......against the Lasers...Darn...we ever eat them under the lights at Riverview Field.....Oh Folks....I hope this helps....May God Keep You Jim....Be Well...jeff mccabe
Jeff mccabe
Poughkeepsie
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