Hutton, James
ALBANY — James Strang Hutton, 89, entered into eternal peace on Sunday, May 8, 2022, with his family at his side, at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany.
Born in Niskayuna on November 9, 1932, Jim was one of two children of Raymond and Ruth (Strang) Hutton. He was a proud graduate proud graduate of Nott Terrace High School in Schenectady and Hope College in Holland, Mich.
After graduating from college in 1955, Jim entered the United States Army, where he served honorably in Europe. Jim worked for the New York Telephone Company for 37 years, during which time he met the love of his life, Catherine Early. They married on August 29, 1959 in Saint Catherine of Siena Church in Albany before settling in the Village of Colonie, where they lived for almost 60 years and raised their family.
Jim cherished his family above all else. He was an avid golfer, spending almost every weekend on the links with his brother-in-law John. He enjoyed spending time outdoors and at the pool with his children and grandchildren. As their grandchildren entered into school, Jim and Cath never missed a sporting event or musical concert. As they grew, Jim had a special relationship with each of the five grandchildren, and they truly were his pride and joy. He loved vacationing in Maine and Cape Cod, especially when the entire family could all be together.
He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 58 years, Catherine; as well as his parents and sister, Joyce Schreiner. Survivors include Jim’s three children, Craig (Pamela) Hutton, Karen (John) Reilly, and Jeff (Karen) Hutton. He is also survived by his five grandchildren, Abby (Gavin) Hutton, John Reilly, Katie Hutton, James Hutton, and Jacob Hutton, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Jim’s family on Saturday, May 14, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Mcveigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen St., Albany. His funeral service will follow at 11:30 a.m. Please enter the funeral home from the rear parking lot entrance only. The family respectively requests masks be worn in the funeral home. The Rite of Committal will follow in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery immediately following the service.