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James Secor Obituary
Hopewell Junction - James Robert Secor, Sr., 67, a lifelong area resident, died on February 16, 2019 at Columbus Nursing Home, Newark, NJ.
Born at St. Luke's Hospital in Newburgh on November 12, 1951, he was the son of James L. and Joan B. (Adams) Secor. Jim worked in the collision industry since his teenage years, which included owning body shops, the last being Lakeside Auto Cosmetics until he left it in his son's hands to run and he went to work for AAG at Dutchess County Airport until his retirement.
Jim grew up as a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Beacon. He was a member of the Beacon Ski Area Competitive Club as a young man. He was also a member of the Slater Fire Company in Glenham, the Dogwood Knolls Golf Course, D.I.R.T. Motor Sports, and Dover Drag Strip. He enjoyed drawing, painting, metal sculpting, golfing, and bowling.
On April 8, 1972 at the Hopewell Reformed Church, Jim married Ann Martin who survives at home. He is also survived by his grandchildren, James Cameron Secor, Aiden Connor Secor, Trinity and Arianna; his brother, David Secor and his wife Catherine; his step-siblings, Glen Anderson and his wife Karen, Tommy Anderson, and Kathleen Anderson; his sisters-in-law, Sharon Higham and Cindy Kohlmaier and her husband Heinz; his nieces and nephews, Kaitlyn Secor, Gregory Secor, Kelly Davis, Amber Alf, Trisha Reed, Lena Casamento, Brandon Kohlmaier, Nicholas Anderson, Brad Anderson, and their families; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and friends. He was predeceased by his beloved son, James Robert Secor Jr. on December 13, 2006; his brother-in-law, Billy Martin; his nephew, Kevin Higham; and his cousin, Bobby Adams.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9pm at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction. The funeral service will be held on Thursday at 11am at the funeral home.
Please visit Jim's Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.
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helen hanratty
February 27, 2019
Although we can't be with you while you remember your loved one, you're in our thoughts from afar.
Jim LaColla
February 21, 2019
So very sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing. I'll always remember him as a major contributer to a lot of the great times we had in our younger days.
February 19, 2019
Annie...I am so very sorry...you are in my prayers and thoughts..Kat Sidote
February 19, 2019
I am so very sorry for your loss
Joanne Fitzgerald
February 19, 2019
"Jimmy" was a very good friend of my brothers
(Wes and Ricky Sorci.)
I last saw Jim when our oldest brother (Wes)
passed, in Feb. 2012.
Please know, that our family will be holding
The Secor Family within our every prayer...
May God send His Perfect Peace to one and all.
Tom Arnold
February 19, 2019
My condolences to Annie and all the Secor family. Good guy and many fond memories growing up and also working with Jim at Shaw Motors. You will be greatly missed by all.
Tom & Michelle Arnold
Jerry Fezza
February 19, 2019
So very to see that Jim has passed away. We had some good times at the bowling alley all those years ago. My thoughts and prayers are with you all as you deal with the loss of your loved one.
February 19, 2019
I am extending my sincere condolences to you for the loss of your loved one and I hope you will find the comfort you need at this time .
charles e crusie jr
February 19, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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