James R. Greeley ~ May 21, 2015

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Hemlock: May 21, 2015 at age 74 years. Predeceased by wife Sarah (Konz), parents Edward & Viola, and brother Richard. Survived by children; Patricia( Ronald) Mayer of Rochester, Robert (Christina) Greeley of Rochester, Richard Greeley of Phoenix, AZ, Sean (Tanya) Greeley of Oshawa, Ontario, and Kathryn Greeley of Hemlock. 8 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, brother Ernest (Linda) Greeley, nieces & nephews, cousins, and many other family & friends.

Past Chief Hemlock Fire Department, EMT with Livonia Ambulance, retiree of Case-Hoyt, Rochester, and served in the Army National Guard for 40 years retiring an E9 Sergeant Major.

Friends may call on Tuesday, May 26th, from 4-8pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Rtes 15 & 20A, Livonia, where services will be held on Wednesday at 11am. Rev. Matt Finch will be the celebrant, burial will follow at Arnold Cemetery, Conesus, with Military Honors. A dinner will held in his honor at the Hemlock Fire Department at 3:30pm. Memorial contributions may be made to the Livonia Ambulance, PO Box 8, Livonia, NY 14487 or the Hemlock Fire Department, PO Box 96, Hemlock, NY 14466. To send a condolence and for further information please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

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9 thoughts on “James R. Greeley ~ May 21, 2015

  1. My condolences to Jim’s family. I served with him in the 209th BDE; he was a great soldier, the strong hand moved us along and brought troops together.

  2. Kathy and family – Leo and I enjoyed knowing “Pops”. Will keep you in prayer.

  3. Very sorry to hear that Jim has passed on. My condolences to his family.

  4. To Kathy: I was saddened to learn of your Dads passing. He was a kind and considerate man. I had many encounters with him at the store and a few in the ambulance. I am sure you and your family will miss him. Please accept my condolences for your loss.He will be missed by all who knew him. Regards- Donna J.

  5. My condolences to Jim’s family and friends on this Memorial Day. He was a very fine soldier, and an even better person. May you find peace in knowing the profound effect he had on all who knew him.

  6. I served many years with Jim…we had some good times & some not good times…like the prison guard strike in 1979. Jim was a great guy & will be missed…RIP my good friend.

  7. I served many years with SGM Greeley and am saddened by his departure, a loss to his family, to all. May he rest in peace.

  8. SGM Greeley was a big help to me and mentored me when I held position of Ops Sgt in 209th BN.

  9. I served 10 years with Jim in the National Guard and cherish the memories of him. Later on worked with him while he was in the Fire and EMS service. He was a good friend, a great soldier, and an all around fantastic person. We will miss Jim and his wit. So long Jim. Godspeed on your final trip. Hooah!

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