Daley, James E.

BALLSTON SPA — James E. Daley, 93, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 1, 2021. He was born in Cohoes on January 14, 1928, to H. James and Helen Daley. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, and later in the U.S. Navy Reserves and U.S. Army Reserves.

Jim worked for The Galesi Group as officer in charge of corporate data processing for many years. He was a former elected alderman of the Cohoes Common Council, member of the Albany County Democratic Committee and the N.Y.S. Democratic Committee. Jim was a member of the Ballston Area Seniors and an avid N.Y. Yankees fan.

He was predeceased by his parents, his beloved wife of 48 years, Rose Mary Daley; brother William Daley; and sister Mary Austin. Jim is survived by his children, Ann Neville (Donald), Nancy Baron, James Daley Jr. (Robin), and Michael Daley (Laura); companion Jean Keehan; brother John Daley (Jean); seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to calling hours on Thursday, October 7, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Armer Funeral Home, Inc., 39 East High St., Ballston Spa. A service will be held at 12 p.m. Burial with military honors will follow in the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Duell Road, Schuylerville.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Jim may be made to the Saratoga National Cemetery Honor Guard Asssociation, 200 Duell Road, Suite 1, Schuylerville, NY, 12871. Online remembrances may be made at www. armerfuneralhome.com port and at Crossgates Restaurant. He was a Civil War buff, a Buffalo Bills fan and a man of tremendous faith. Bert was an outdoorsman, enjoying trout fishing and camping. He will be dearly missed.

Albert was the devoted father of Chad A. Dibella and Beth M. Dibella. He was the brother of Michael (Lorri) Dibella, Stephen (Karen) Dibella and Robert (Marcia) Dibella. Bert is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He cherished his feline companion, Tuki.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Bert’s family on Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Cannon Funeral Home, 2020 Central Ave., Colonie. A prayer service will be offered at 12:30 p.m. in the funeral home. Inurnment will follow in the Saratoga National Cemetery.

At the request of the family, and in lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to Feed the Children, 333 N. Meridian, Oklahoma City, OK, 73107 or at feedth echildren.org.

To leave a message of condolence for the family, visit www.cannonfuneral.com