James H. Roetina
October 12, 1929 - October 11, 2014
James H. Roetina, 84, of Chatham, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2014 at Columbia Memorial Hospital. Born October 12, 1929 in Hudson, he was the son of the late John and Minnie (Martin) Roetina. He was predeceased by his wife of 56 years, Lillian (Stickles) Roetina, his brother, John Roetina, Jr., and his sister, Catherine Wloch. James is survived by his devoted daughter and son-in-law, Lori and Brian Collins of Chatham, three sisters, Raechel Goodfriend, Barbara Troy, and Margaret Bednar, two loving grandchildren, Zachary Collins and Abigail Collins, and several nieces and nephews. James served as a SGT in the US Army during the Korean War. He was employed as a general construction contractor with Local 1000 in Poughkeepsie. He loved the outdoors, gardening, and going to his grandchildren’s sporting events and recitals. Calling hours are 9-11 am Saturday, October 25, 2014 at the Bates & Anderson – Redmond & Keeler Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 11 am Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Mellenville Union Cemetery. Donations may be made to Community Hospice of Columbia Greene, 47 Liberty St., Catskill, NY, 12414.
James H. Roetina, 84, of Chatham, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2014 at Columbia Memorial Hospital. Born October 12, 1929 in Hudson, he was the son of the late John and Minnie (Martin) Roetina. He was predeceased by his wife of 56... View Obituary & Service Information