James M. McClinsey

James M. McClinsey, a lifelong area resident, entered into rest on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Garnet Health Medical Center in the Town of Wallkill. He was 78 years of age.

   The son of the late Robert L. & Margaret Michelitch McClinsey, he was born on June 16, 1947 in Middletown, NY.

   Jim retired from the City of Middletown where he served as Code Enforcement Officer. He was formerly employed as a surveyor for Eustance & Horowitz in Circleville and been employed in the HVAC field as a technician. Jim also formerly taught classes at Orange County Community College.

     Survivors include his wife, Susan McClinsey at home in Middletown; his sons, James M. McClinsey and his wife Brenna of Middletown and Jason S. McClinsey and his wife Cheryl of Westtown; his grandchildren, Michael, Gavin, Liam, Jadon and Sarah; his brother, Robert L. McClinsey Jr. of Otisville.

     A visitation for family and friends will be held from 2-4 & 7-9 PM Friday, May 8th at Cornelius, Dodd & Connell Funeral Home, 26 Grove St., Middletown, NY.

     Funeral services will be held 10 AM Saturday, May 9th at the funeral home. Reverend Todd Young will officiate. Interment will follow services in the Holy Name Cemetery, Otisville, NY.

      The family suggests memorial contributions be considered to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942.

    Arrangements have been entrusted to Cornelius, Dodd & Connell Funeral Home, Middletown, NY.  

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