COLONIE- James J. Connors, age 76, peacefully passed away surrounded by family on January 26, 2020 at Albany Medical Center.

He was born in South Glens Falls, NY, the son of the late Robert and Mabel Connors.

James served in the active and reserve duty from the US Army as an Infantryman. He was a former volunteer for Colonie EMS and Colonie Fire Department. He worked as a District Manager for Combined Life Insurance in Albany New York for over 35 years.

James loved watching sports and yearly vacation with his family to Cape Cod. He also loved showing off pictures of his kids, grandkids, great-grandkids and dogs to everyone and anyone. He was always well known for being a positive and inspiring man and friend to all around him.

James was predeceased by his sister, Patricia Gregory. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Karen, and their four children: Melissa and Joseph (Lynn) Evans, Ian Connors, Lindsay (Aaron) Phillips; nine grandchildren: Sarah, Joseph (Chelsea), and Nicholas Evans, Shane, Austin, Juliana, Ethan, Avalyn Phillips and Paige Pfeiffer; three great grandchildren: Destiny, Lily and Raelyn. Also survived by many furry friends, relatives and friends.

Family, friends and coworkers are invited to attend his calling hours on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 from 4 to 7 p.m. at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie, NY. All are invited attend his funeral service at the funeral home on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery, Colonie.