James G. Daly

James G. Daly of Westtown entered into eternal rest at home on Thursday, June 20, 2013. He was 64.

A lifelong resident of the area, James was born Dec. 24, 1948, in Middletown to James G. Daly Sr. and Helen Vogt Daly.

James attended Mount Carmel School and Middletown High School where he graduated in 1967.

James was owner operator of Daly’s Service Center and Minisink Auto Electric in Westtown for more than 40 years. He was also a past member of the Rutgers Engine Company in Johnson.

His family’s statement reads: “James was a wonderful loving husband, loving father and grandfather and always a best friend. James will always be remembered for his Harley and his love of fishing and traveling around the U.S. to see all the wonders our country has to offer. While traveling he enjoyed not only seeing parts of this country, but talking to many people along the way. He was also an avid rock hound and enjoyed so much, his time hunting for rough gem stones and spending time turning them from rough stones into beautiful gems. Jim will be deeply missed his family and his many, many friends from all across the country.”

The family would also like to thank all the nurses, doctors and health care family at St. Anthony Community Hospital for all the wonderful care and kindness during his stays and frequent visits and treatments there.

James is survived by his loving wife and best friend Judi at home; his daughters Stacey Wilkins, of Milford, Pa., Marjori Bobish (Christopher) of Middletown and Jamie Daly (S.O. Gene Rombousek) of Westtown, and stepdaughter Staci Doty (Paul) of Port Jervis; his grandchildren: Gabriel Wilkins, Arion Wilkins, Chalen Bobish, Adisyn Bobish and Devin Doty.

He also is survived by his brother William (Karen) Daly Sr. of Middletown; sister Sharon Scott of Clearmont, Wy.; as well as several nephews and niece and many friends all across the country.

Funeral services were held June 24 at the TS Purta Funeral Home in Pine Island. Cremation and burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory: Rutgers Engine Company or Rutgers Ladies Auxiliary, Johnson, NY 10933; St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105; or Lenape Volunteer Ambulance, Unionville, NY 10988.