James Paul McCloskey passed away on March 25, 2021. He was 80 years old. James was born on March 12, 1941 to Paul James and Helen Kall McCloskey. James graduated from Hendrick Hudson High School in 1960 and entered the U.S. Army serving 2 years as a tank driver. James retired after 28 years with Camp Smith, Cortlandt Manor, N.Y as a Range Keeper. James is survived by his loving son James McCloskey Jr. and his wife Joni; his loving sister Helen Lape and her husband Donald; his loving daughter Sharon McCloskey. Also surviving his daughters Tammy Holcomb, Donna Sniffen and their spouses as well as 11 grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am April 10, 2021 at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Verplanck N.Y