Schenectady- Wayne R. James, 46, of Schenectady passed away on November 30, 2013 after a brief illness. He was born on August 23 1967 in Massena NY a son of the late George James and Lynette LaFountain of Schenectady. He was employed as a mechanic in the Schenectady area. Wayne is survived by his companion Patricia Childs, and three children WayneW. James, Anjel James and Donni James all of Schenectady , his nieces and nephews Russell Pendt, Michael Pendt, NicholasJamesand Latoya Mason and manyaunts uncles cousins friends and extended family. He was predeceased by his father George and his sister Kimberly James. Family and friends may call on Monday December 9 2013 from 10 am to 11 am at DeMarco StoneFuneral Home Inc 1605 Helderberg Ave Rotterdam NY. Funeral services will begin at 11 am at the funeral home . Interment will be in Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery Niskayuna NY.