James D. Park

James David Park, a longtime resident of Little Meadows, Pa., and formerly of Warwick, N.Y., passed away peacefully in his sleep in Friday, Jan. 25, 2019, at the VA Community Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. James was 70 years old.
James was born Oct. 13, 1948, in the Goshen Hospital, the youngest of four children born to Alfred and Mary (VanStrander) Park.
James graduated from Warwick Valley High School, Class of 1967. After graduation he worked for his father on the family farm in Warwick until he enlisted into the U.S. Army, serving his country during the Vietnam War.
After re-entering civilian life, James worked as a pressman for various printing companies.
He loved hunting, fishing, NASCAR, listening to the Grateful Dead, and long conversations with fellow members of the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 480 in Owego.
He was a member of the NRA and Sons of the American Revolution (SAR).
Upon his death, James donated his corneas to SightLife.
James is survived by his sister, Nancy Marie (Glenn) Miller of Warwick. He is also survived by an aunt, Mary VanStrander of McAfee, NJ, several nephews, grand-nephews, a grand-niece and many cousins.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his sister Rita Orthodox-Weigele, brother Alfred F.W. (Butch) Park and sister-in-law, Joan Park.
Visitation will be held Thursday, May 23, at 10 a.m. at Lazear-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home, 17 Oakland Ave., Warwick. Funeral services are at 11 a.m. with Pastor Crystal Paul officiating.
Burial will be in the family gravesite in the Warwick Cemetery following the funeral service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in James’ memory to the New Milford-Edenville UMC, P.O. Box 137, New Milford, NY 10959.
Arrangements were made by Lazear-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home. To send an online condolence, visit www.lsvpmemorialhome.com.