James Cudahy

The membership of Schuyler Hose Company mourns the loss of Life Member James Cudahy.  Jim originally joined Schuyler Hose on March 16, 1936 at the age of 18 and remained an active member until the company break up in November of 1953.  Jim rejoined the re-organized Schuyler Hose Company in November of 1955.  Jim was elected as Secretary of SHC in April elections of 1956 and remained  in that position for the next fourteen years.  Jim remained active into the mid 70's.

James Cudahy SCHUYLERVILLE -- James Cudahy, 85, a lifelong resident of Schuylerville, died Sunday, March 2, 2003, at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center in Guilderland.

Born Oct. 22, 1917, in Schuylerville, he was the son of James and Alica Connors Cudahy.

Jim was a graduate of Schuylerville Central Schools and served with the U.S. Army in World War II.

He had been employed by the New York State Department of Corrections at the Mattewan State Hospital for many years, and his last assignment with the department was at the Training Academy in Albany.

Jim was a life member of Schuyler Hose Co. and a communicant of Notre Dame-Visitation Church in Schuylerville.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Mary Cudahy, who died in 1997.

Survivors include his caregiver for six years, Barbara Willette of Schuylerville, and several cousins.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Notre Dame-Visitation Church with the Rev. Christopher Welch, pastor, officiating.

The Rite of Committal will be in the spring at St. Mary's Cemetery in Schuylerville.

Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Flynn Brothers Inc. Funeral Home, 13 Gates Ave., Schuylerville.

Memorials in Jim's name may be made to Schuyler Hose Co., 35 Spring St., Schuylerville, NY 12871.

Members of Schuyler Hose Co. are asked to meet at 6:30 tonight at the funeral home.