Obituary of James A. Field

James Arthur Field, 77, passed away peacefully at his home on July 20th, surrounded by his loving family, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was a resident of Poughkeepsie, NY and Chincoteague, VA. Son of the late Arthur T. and Margaret McCabe Field, Jim was born in Peekskill, NY. He graduated from Peekskill High School, NY, St. Francis College, PA and St. John's University, NY. He taught American History in the Lakeland School District for 32 years, and upon retirement, home-tutored for 10 years in the Wappingers Central School District. Jim married his loving wife and soul-mate, Eleanor Erhardt, 52 years ago in June. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his four children, Eleanor A. Field of Ridgewood, NJ, James Field and his wife, Monique of Orlando, FL, Janice Field of Nederland, CO, and Eileen Field of New York City. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Elizabeth Erhardt Dunleavy; his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Thomas and Virginia Erhardt; sister-in-law, Elizabeth Erhardt; and numerous nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews. He was predeceased by his sister and brother-in-law, Patricia and John Bart. Jim was an active participant in his fraternity, Delta Sigma Phi and a long-time member of the Knights of Columbus. He loved sports; he was an avid golfer and a fan of Notre Dame and NY Giants Football, as well as the NY Rangers and the NY Mets. He was a voracious reader, a jazz aficionado and was always quick with a joke. We are going to miss his laughter, his sense of humor and his loving nature. Family will receive their friends on Friday, July 24, 2015 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Straub, Catalano & Halvey Funeral Home, 55 E. Main Street, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, July 25, 2015 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, 11 Clinton Street in Wappingers Falls. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to www.sparrowsnestcharity.org and St. Mary's Food Pantry, 11 Clinton Street, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590. For directions or to send a personal condolence, please visit our website at www.StraubCatalanoHalvey.com