James F. Darby
November 2, 2007
James F. Darby, 80 of North Syracuse passed away Friday at home. Born in Cohoes, NY, he retired from Crouse Hinds after 38 years. James was a WWII veteran serving with Patton's 3rd Army and was part of the Normandy Invasion landing on Omaha Beach. He was a past Vice Commander of the Cicero American Legion Post 787 and a past member of the 40/8. He is predeceased by a son, James W., 2 grandsons, James A. and Michael P.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Schatz; 5 sons, David, Kevin, Brian, Dennis and Alan Darby; a sister, Betty Mallett; 6 grand-children and 2 great grandchildren.
Services will be Monday, 7PM at New Comer Family Funeral Home, North Syracuse. Friends are invited to visit with his family on Monday from 4-7PM, at the funeral home, before services.
Contributions can be made to the American Heart Assn.