Mr. James G. Haskell
May 28, 1946 - March 14, 2016
Mr. James G. Haskell, 69, of Auburn, N.Y. and formerly of Cortland passed away Monday March 14, 2016 at his Auburn home. Born May 28, 1946 in Cortland Jim was the son of Joseph Sr. and Barbara Minnis Haskell. Jim was a 1964 graduate of St. Mary's Parochial School and he faithfully served his country in the United States Air Force. He was employed for many years as a real estate appraiser in the Office of Real Property Services for New York State. He also held various positions in the Public Employee Federation and was a member of the Auburn Elks Lodge. Survivors include, a brother, Joseph (Theresa) Haskell of Cortland, two sisters, Constance (Michael) Vormwald of Groton and Mary Ann Haskell of San Diego, California., nieces and nephews, Timothy (Matthew) Haskell of Cortland, Erin (Giles) Cunningham of Millersville, Maryland, Sean (Cassandra) Haskell of Cortland and Abigail Vormwald of Groton, and grand nieces and nephews, Tobias, Francis and Mercy Cunningham. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas E. Haskell in 2012. The family wishes to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the medical professionals, especially Dr. Moustafa Hassan at Upstate Medical University for Jim's care and treatment. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 10:30 a.m. in St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church with Rev. Joseph Zareski serving as celebrant. The Christian Rite of committal will follow in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, both in Cortland, N.Y. The family will be present to receive friends on Sunday from 3-7 p.m. in the chapel of Riccardi Funeral Home 69 N. Main St., Cortland, N.Y. Contributions in Jim's memory may be made to Rahma Health Clinic 3100 S. Salina St. Syracuse, N.Y. 13205 Condolences may also be sent to the family by visiting www.riccardifuneralhome.com
Mr. James G. Haskell, 69, of Auburn, N.Y. and formerly of Cortland passed away Monday March 14, 2016 at his Auburn home. Born May 28, 1946 in Cortland Jim was the son of Joseph Sr. and Barbara Minnis Haskell. Jim was a 1964 graduate of St.... View Obituary & Service Information