WB2GAJ JAMES B CORMIA SK

Sorry to report another Silent Key.

http://www.herkimertelegram.com/obituaries/x255178050/James-B-Cormia

HERKIMER, N.Y. -
James B. Cormia, 63, of 435 N. Bellinger St., Herkimer, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2009, at home.

Jim was born on April 8, 1946, in Ilion, the son of the late Howard and Marion (Donovan) Cormia. He was educated in Ilion schools and attended MVCC. Jim was employed as a computer technician with UNIVAC, MDS, Hamilton Digital and most recently Par Tech in Utica.

On August 1, 1970, Jim married the former Barbara Osley.

Jim was a member of The Church of The Annunciation in Ilion. He was a past member of the Ilion Elks and a member of the Elks’ bowling league. He was a Ham Radio Operator and was active with local radio clubs and MUFON. Jim was a soccer referee for AYSO and was instrumental in organizing soccer in this local area. He was a local musician, playing with the Delphies, The Villages and Chapter II as a vocalist and lead guitarist.

Jim is survived by his former wife, Barb; a son, Brian Cormia; and a daughter, Michelle Comier, all of Ilion. He also leaves an aunt, Valerie Wachtman, of Ilion, and a niece, Jennifer Paley, of Rochester. He was predeceased by his brother, Thomas Cormia.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, November 14, 2009, at 1:30 p.m. at The Church of The Annunciation with the Very Rev. Anthony Barrett officiating. Interment will be in the Armory Hill Cemetery. Friends may call on Saturday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Whiter-Hendrix Funeral Home, Inc., 100 Otsego St. in Ilion.

Memorial donations in Jim’s memory may be made to Catholic Charities or the Ilion Frankfort Food Pantry. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.

On line condolences may be left and memorial candles lit at
www.whiter-hendrix.com