James "Jim" Ryder
- Mar 6
- 1 min read
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James "Jim" Ryder, 79, of Skaneateles, passed away Thursday. Born in Auburn, he was a self employed contractor for over 50 years.
Jim was an Air Force Veteran and enjoyed playing pitch, bowling, and listening to music. His family was most important to him, especially attending his grandchildren's music and sporting events.
He was predeceased by his parents, Lawrence and Catherine Ryder; sister and brother in law, Dorothy (Frank) Fletcher and brother and sister in law, Lawrence "Larry" (Gael) Ryder.
Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Sheila; sons, Aaron (Kristin) of Camillus and Jason (Vanessa) of Baldwinsville; brother, Rod Ryder of Mattydale; four grandchildren, Ethan, Madelyn, Elyse, and Noah; and several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, March 11, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, 49 Jordan St., Skaneateles. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, March 12, at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 37 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles.
Burial will be private in Lakeview Cemetery, Skaneateles.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church or a charity of choice. Please share condolences at robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.
Aunt Sheila, Aaron, Jason and families. Sending you all my deepest condolences for Uncle Jim. Have so many fond memories of him from younger years. You are all in my heart and prayers. May he rest in peace forever and always..
Sheila and family,
So sorry to learn of Jim's passing. Tim and I always felt blessed having you two as neighbors. Hopefully, I will get home soon and we can have a porch chat. I send prayers and my sympathy.
So sorry to hear about Jim. I live in Maryland now on my trips to NY I always enjoyed a coffee with Jim at Byrne Dairy. We had some good laughs. What a good person he will be missed by all of us
Sheila I’m so sorry for your loss. Jim was such a nice person who will always be remembered. My prayers to you and your family. 🙏❤️
Sheila and family I am so sorry to hear this news. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Jim was a wonderful person! May you find comfort in knowing what a joy he brought to your family.