James A. Hockey

James A. Hockey, 69, of Camillus, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at Crouse Hospital after a long courageous battle with kidney cancer. Jim never complained during his illness and will always be remembered for his bravery during this difficult time. Jim was born on Wednesday, April 9, 1941 in Toronto, Canada but lived most of his entire life in Syracuse. He graduated from West Genesee High School, attended Cortland State College and served in the US Navy aboard the USS Springfield. He worked for Mobil Oil Corporation for 33 years in the Marketing Real Estate Department where he won many awards over the years. Jim loved life and enjoyed it to its fullest. He was a wonderful role model for his children and grandchildren and always put his family first. He enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren, family and friends. Jim enjoyed traveling South in the winter and watching sunsets on Lake Ontario and made new friends wherever he went. He enjoyed Syracuse University sports, golfing and reading. He was a communicant of Holy Family Church, Fairmount and in past years was an active member of the Holy Name Society and a Eucharistic minister. Jim was predeceased by his parents, James Henry Hockey and Lillian Gertrude Williams Hockey. Surviving are his wife of 47 years, the former Judith Hickey; children, James W. and Chris Hockey of Onondaga Hill, Karen and Michael Rumsey of Roswell, Georgia, David and Doreen Hockey of Acworth, Georgia, Kevin and Eileen Hockey of Longmeadow, Massachusetts and Krista and Mark Procopio of Clay; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law, Joy and Larry Loudis of East Syracuse; and several nieces and nephews. Jim will be sadly missed by his family and friends and we will always remember how blessed we were to have had him in our lives. Relatives and friends may call Friday, February 11 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus. Services will be Saturday, February 12 at 8:30 a.m. at the funeral home and at 9 a.m. in Holy Family Church where a funeral Mass will be celebrated. Jim will be laid to rest in Greenlawn Cemetery, Warners. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the CNY Ronald McDonald House, 1027 E. Genesee St., Syracuse, NY 13210.