James H Dillabough

James H. Dillabough, 94 yrs old, Sandy Creek, NY a lifelong resident of Sandy Pond recently passed away after a short illness. 

Jim was born in Syracuse, NY on October 6, 1930, the son of William and Alice Dillabough. Jim graduated from Sandy Creek Central School and enlisted in the United States Air Force, January 1951 until December 1954. Jim was stationed in Lackland AFB Texas, Sheppard AFB Texas Standiford AFB Kentucky, Eielson AFB Fairbanks Alaska, Elmendorf AFB Anchorage Alaska, Pope AFB North Carolina and Ft Benning AFB Georgia. Jim was a certified Aircraft and Engine Mechanic. After his honorable discharge in 1954 he worked as a laboratory technician for General Electric Co in Syracuse, NY until 1972.Starting in 1972 until his retirement  Jim worked for Fulton Boiler Co. in Pulaski, NY as an electrical technician.

Jim married Marian Martha Speis in February 1954. They made their home in Sandy Pond where they lived out their lives and raised their family.

Jim was predeceased by his parents William and Alice Dillabough, brother Robert Dillabough, his wife Marian Dillabough and daughter Sharon Peston.

Jim is survived by his brother David Dillabough (Sharon) of Pulaski, a sister Christine Rector of Bloomsdale, MO, two sons  Steven Dillabough (Tracy) of Sandy Pond, Michael Dillabough (Martha) of Sandy Pond, a foster son/nephew Paul Hollis, seven grandchildren, Jeffery, Matthew, Scott, Sarah, Courtney, Joseph and Katelyn, three great grandchildren, Kaylie, Skyler and Sawyer along with many nieces and nephews. 

Jim's hobbies were hunting, fishing, snowmobiling and working on vehicles. He loved to help family and friends with any  home or emergency projects that arose.

There will be no funeral services or calling hours at this time as per Jim's request with a spring burial service planned

Memorial contributions can be made to Farnham Services (farnhaminc.org), 283 West 2nd Street Suite 200, Oswego, NY 13126

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