Obituary for James "Jim" G. Dragon
FORT EDWARD
James Gerald Dragon, 79, passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at the Glens Falls Hospital with his loving family by his side.
Born May 22, 1942, in Glens Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Gerald and Evelyn (Trackey) Dragon.
Jim attended Fort Edward High School until enlisting in the United States Navy and proudly serving his country from 1960-1964.
He retired from the New York Canal Corporation, where he worked as a crane operator in Fort Edward for many years.
Jim enjoyed all sports and could often be found watching the Fort Edward High School games, especially football, boys and girls basketball, and volleyball. He was also an avid hockey fan and been a season ticket holder at the Glens Falls Civic Center (currently the Cool Insuring Arena) from the inception of the Adirondack Red Wings until the present season with the Adirondack Thunder. He will be greatly missed at the games.
In addition to his parents, Jim is predeceased by his brother-in-law, Earl J. MacDuff Sr., and his nephew Rory MacDuff.
Left to cherish his memories are his daughter, Deanna Lurvey, his grandson, Kevin Dragon (Julie), his great-granddaughter Phoenix Dragon, his sisters; Shirley Anne MacDuff and Mary Jane DiFiore (Louis), his brother John Dragon (Eugenia), his aunts; Helen Havens and Frances “Peachie” Osgood, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may call from 4-6pm on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at the M.B. Kilmer Funeral Home, 82 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828.
A funeral service will follow calling hours at 6pm at the funeral home.
Graveside services with military honors for James G. Dragon, who passed away on February 12, 2022 will be conducted at 10am on Monday, May 9, 2022 at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Fort Edward.
Memorial donations in Jim’s name can be made to the Fort Edward Rescue Squad, 75 Schuyler Street, Fort Edward, NY 12828.
To leave online condolences please visit www.kilmerfuneralhome.com.
James Gerald Dragon, 79, passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at the Glens Falls Hospital with his loving family by his side.
Born May 22, 1942, in Glens Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Gerald and Evelyn (Trackey) Dragon.
Jim attended Fort Edward High School until enlisting in the United States Navy and proudly serving his country from 1960-1964.
He retired from the New York Canal Corporation, where he worked as a crane operator in Fort Edward for many years.
Jim enjoyed all sports and could often be found watching the Fort Edward High School games, especially football, boys and girls basketball, and volleyball. He was also an avid hockey fan and been a season ticket holder at the Glens Falls Civic Center (currently the Cool Insuring Arena) from the inception of the Adirondack Red Wings until the present season with the Adirondack Thunder. He will be greatly missed at the games.
In addition to his parents, Jim is predeceased by his brother-in-law, Earl J. MacDuff Sr., and his nephew Rory MacDuff.
Left to cherish his memories are his daughter, Deanna Lurvey, his grandson, Kevin Dragon (Julie), his great-granddaughter Phoenix Dragon, his sisters; Shirley Anne MacDuff and Mary Jane DiFiore (Louis), his brother John Dragon (Eugenia), his aunts; Helen Havens and Frances “Peachie” Osgood, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may call from 4-6pm on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at the M.B. Kilmer Funeral Home, 82 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828.
A funeral service will follow calling hours at 6pm at the funeral home.
Graveside services with military honors for James G. Dragon, who passed away on February 12, 2022 will be conducted at 10am on Monday, May 9, 2022 at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Fort Edward.
Memorial donations in Jim’s name can be made to the Fort Edward Rescue Squad, 75 Schuyler Street, Fort Edward, NY 12828.
To leave online condolences please visit www.kilmerfuneralhome.com.