James M. Cavanaugh

1933 - 2025

Cavanaugh, James M.
STILLWATER - James M. Cavanaugh, 91, of Hudson Avenue, died peacefully at Saratoga Hospital, on February 1, 2025, after a brief illness. Born in Ashley, Pa., on November 25, 1933, son of the late Michael and Mary Moyles Cavanaugh, he grew up and was educated in Sugar-Notch, Pa.
Jim proudly joined the U.S. Army in 1954, earning his honorable discharge in 1956, after fulfilling his obligation. He spent his 36-year career at GE Silicone Products Division, Waterford, working as a Control Operator before retiring in 1993.
Jim loved to hunt and fish and was proud of his Irish heritage and the sarcasm that came with it. He was a faithful member of All Saints on the Hudson Parish (St. Peter's Church).
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Grace Lewis Cavanaugh, whom he married on May 9, 1959; children, Mariann Cavanaugh (Ron Pickett), Doreen (William) McGreevy, and Michael (Jane) Cavanaugh; grandchildren, John (Patti) Hoogeveen, Peter Hoogeveen, Maggie (Evan) Fort, Megan McGreevy, Michael Cavanaugh, Nicole McGreevy, and Matt Cavanaugh; great-grandchildren, Charlotte, Cora, Teddy, Henry and Jack; and his sister, Jane Skiscim; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sisters, Mary Louise Batchelor, Clare Conaboy, and Florence Crouse-VanDetta.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, February 5, from 4 to 6 p.m., at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 S. Main St., Mechanicville, N.Y. 12118. A Funeral Home Service will be held on Thursday, at 11 a.m., followed by Military Honors and burial at the Saratoga National Cemetery.
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