James Felczak of Goshen entered into rest on Friday, Aug. 13, 2021, surrounded by his loving family at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla. He was 80 years old.
Jim was born June 27, 1941, in Goshen, the son of Joseph A. Felczak and Anne M. (Delikat) Felczak.
Jim served in the U.S. Air Force from 1960 to 1964. He was a member of St. John the Evangelist RC Church, Goshen, past chief for the Goshen Fire Department Cataract Engine and Hose Co., 62-year member, past Commander Catholic War Veterans, Goshen, Disabled American Veterans Chapter #212 Goshen, B.P.O.E Elks #1097 Middletown, Orange County Fire Chiefs Association and fire commissioner for Goshen Fire District.
He served in the Town of Goshen Police Commission, establishing the first Town of Goshen Police Department in March 1990.
He retired as a sales manager from Westinghouse Electrical Supply, Co., Poughkeepsie.
Jim also enjoyed working at Donovan Funeral Home, finding a good friend in owner Mark Johnston. They would meet for breakfast with good friends at Elise’s and discuss daily events.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years: Patricia (Bunny) Felczak; daughters Debra Felczak-Spindler and husband Steve, Dawn Stewart and husband Jeff, Donna Catania and husband Chris, and Dorothy Felczak and companion David Whelan; the joys of his life his grandchildren: Amanda Stewart, Shannon Spindler, Cassidy Brock, Brandon James Stewart and Alison Catania; he also is survived by, brothers Joseph J. Felczak (Gloria) and John S. Felczak (Ann); sister Mary A. Wallen (Gil); sister-in-law, Lynn Dowson; brother-in-law Ralph Bauer; 12 nieces and nephews and many cousins.
Visitation as well as a firematic service with the Goshen Fire Department were held Aug. 17 at Donovan Funeral Home, Inc., 82 South Church St., Goshen.
A Mass of Christian burial to celebrate his life was held Aug. 18 at St. John The Evangelist R.C. Church,71 Murray Ave., Goshen.
Burial with military honors followed in Orange County Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Goshen.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Cataract Engine and Hose Co.
Arrangements were under the care of the Donovan Funeral Home, Inc. To leave a condolence, visit www.donovanfunerals.com.