Obituary of James S. Philpott

James S. Philpott, Jr. Sidney, NY James S. Philpott, Jr. 75 of Sidney passed away suddenly Thursday, April 28, 2011 at his home. He was born February 28, 1936, son of the late James S. and Najali (Dority) Philpott in Utica. Jim graduated from Sidney Central School in the Class of 1954 and served his country in the Marine Corp Reserves. Jim married Kris (Mathewson); they were together for 17 years. In 1982 Jim re-married Brenda Mercurio in Unadilla. He was employed by Bendix in Sidney for 32 years. Jim was the manager of process engineering when he retired. He served his community in the Sidney Fire Department Fire Police for many years and was a longtime member of the Sidney American Legion. Jim was a dedicated member of the Sidney Elks Lodge; he often volunteered to cook the prime rib. Jim spent his free time playing golf, cooking and socializing with his many friends. He is survived by: Wife - Brenda Philpott, Sidney Children - Lorraine Thompson and her husband, David, Walton Mark Philpott and his wife Debra, Bainbridge Ron Philpott, Saranac Lake Karen Woodruff and her husband, Dan, Saranac Lake Ericka Philpott, Binghamton Jason Berkeley, Green Acres, FL 9 Grandchildren - Melissa Stanton, Cecilia Thompson, David Thompson, Nicole and Katlyn Philpott, Chelsi and Daniel Woodruff, BriHana and Zaharah Abdu-Shahid. 5 Great Grandchildren Brother - Ron and Ann Philpott, Sidney Sister-in-law - Francine Feltman, Sidney Several nieces, nephews and many others he loved as if they were his kids. He was also predeceased by his Brother, Brian Philpott. Friends may call from 5-7 PM on Sunday, May 1, 2011 at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel 21 Main St. Sidney. Funeral services will be held Monday, May 2, 2011 at 11:00 AM at C. H. Landers Funeral Chapel; Fr. James Shevlin of the St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Sidney will officiate. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Delaware Valley Humane Society 101 East Main St, Sidney or the American Cancer Society www.cancer.org/donate Condolences may be sent online to www.landersfh.com Arrangements are under the direction of C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel Sidney.