James Foster

Nicholville - James W. Foster, left us peacefully on March 10, 2025, at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse, at the age of 76. Born on November 20, 1948, in Potsdam, James is the son of the late Lyon and Helen (Sustschenko) Foster. A proud Army veteran, he served our country from January 6, 1969, until his discharge on December 21, 1970, achieving the rank of SP5.

Jim dedicated his career to being a master mechanic for SUNY @ Potsdam, where his passion for motor vehicles and his knack for fixing anything with wheels made him a go-to resource for his colleagues and friends alike. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, any type of mechanic work, mowing, snow plowing and traveling.

Jim leaves behind his loving wife, Sheila Foster, his children Lynelle and Ralph LaPage of Dickinson Center and James Joseph Foster and his companion, Rebecca Bresee of St. Regis Falls, and a cherished grandson, Hunter James Brown. He was also a devoted brother, leaving behind siblings Maryanne and Dick Holmes of North Lawrence, Daniel and Kay Foster of NC, Mitchell and Joyce Foster of Moira, Jeanne Hunt, and Julie Foster, both of Oswego and Catherine Ashley.

The family will hold graveside service to celebrate Jim's life at Mound Hill Cemetery in Nicholville this spring.

In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to the American Legion Post #322. PO Box 22, St. Regis Falls, NY 12980.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in St. Regis Falls, where memories can be shared with his family at www.hammillfh.com.