James J. Partington, Iii

ROTTERDAM - James J. Partington, III, 69 of Rotterdam, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024 after a long illness.

Born in St. Clare’s Hospital in Schenectady on May 31, 1954 he was the son of the late James Frances (Pochkar) Partington, Jr. James graduated from Schalmont High School in 1972 where he played football and wrestling. He went on to college at SUNY Oneonta where he majored in Business and earned a Bachelors Degree. Jim served in the US Navy and the US Coast Guard and volunteered for the NYS Naval Militia. He had many jobs including banking and selling cars. Later he worked at New York State DMV and the Office of Emergency Management. He loved people and was a member of the Elks. Jim was a Communicant at St. John the Evangelist Church and sang in the choir.

He was predeceased by his parents James and Frances Partington and his sister Susan Partington. Survivors include his brother Daniel (Patricia) Partington and his sister Janet (John) Jaster. He is also survived by 2 nieces, 5 nephews, 2 grandnieces and 2 grandnephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, March 22, 2024 at 11 am in St. John the Evangelist Church 806 Union St. Schenectady. Relatives and friends are invited and may also visit with his family on Thursday March 21, 2024 from 4-7 pm in the DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home 1605 Helderberg Ave. Rotterdam. Entombment will follow at Sts. Cyril and Method Cemetery, Rotterdam. Those who wish may send memorial contributions to American Diabetes Assoc. 2 Pine West Rd. Albany, NY 12205.