James E. McHenry

Albany-James E. McHenry, 90, passed away peacefully at St. Peter’s Hospital on Saturday, August 20, 2022. Jim was born in Albany on March 4, 1932, to the late George E. and Anna T. McHenry. He was predeceased by his brother George J. McHenry. Jim was raised in East Greenbush and after graduating from St. John’s Academy in Rensselaer he enlisted in the U.S. Navy as his father had done previously. Jim completed Teleman School and was assigned to the USS Tripoli (CUE 64) serving overseas in Europe as well as Puerto Rico. He concluded his service aboard the USS Cortes (DE 685), receiving an honorable discharge in February 1955 as a second-class petty officer. Jim resumed work at a local bank where he met his future wife and the love of his life, Carol Ann Leahy. On June 8, 1957, Carol and Jim were married. Jim continued his education, graduating from Utica College with a degree in Public Relations & Journalism, and attended Albany Law School where he graduated in 1962. Jim spent most of his career as a partner at the law firm Ainsworth, Sullivan, Tracy, and Knauf. In 1969, he was appointed Town Attorney for East Greenbush serving as the initial chair of the Narcotic Control Commission. Jim was an avid golfer and a fan of the Boston Red Sox, Celtics, and The New York Giants. Jim was predeceased by his wife Carol and his son Patrick. Jim is survived by his sons Michael (Dianne) and Timothy (Stacey); his grandchildren Katherine McHenry, Megan (Christopher) Filli, Hope Arkazana, and Ian McHenry; and great-grandchildren Kylie, Leighton, and Nico Filli. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Jim’s family Thursday, August 25, 2022 in the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 N. Allen St., Albany, NY 12206 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Please only enter the funeral home from the rear parking lot doorway. Funeral Services will be Friday, August 26, 2022 at the Historic Church of St. Mary on Capitol Hill, 10 Lodge St. (Rev James Lefebvre Way), Albany, NY 12207 at 11:00 am where his funeral Mass will be celebrated. The Rite of Committal will be held immediately following the Mass in Calvary Cemetery, Glenmont, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Community Hospice Inn, 315 South Manning Blvd., Albany, NY 12208. To leave a message for the family or view other helpful services please visit www.mcveighfuneralhome.com.

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James E. McHenry

March 4, 1932 - August 20, 2022