James "Jim" L. Carney

Newark, James "Jim" L. Carney, age 76, died on Sunday, February 18, 2024 at the House of John in Clifton Springs.

There will be no prior calling hours. A celebration of life will be held on April 21st, from 2pm to 5pm at the Phelps American Legion, 1346 State Route 96, Phelps NY.

It is requested that memorial donations in memory of Jim be made to the Finger Lakes SPCA, 41 York Street, Auburn NY 13021 or to St. Judes Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis Tennessee 38105.

Jim was born on September 21, 1947 in Clifton Springs, NY, the son of the late John and June Eacker Carney. Jim was an Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam War, having served as a K9 handler. His love for dogs lead him to opening his own businesses, Enertech and Invisible Fence. Jim also worked as a prison guard at Auburn Correctional Facility. He was a member of the Garoga-Sincerity Masonic Lodge in Phelps NY. Jim was also a 26 year member of Alcoholics Anonymous, where he sponsored 15 other members, leading them to over 20+ years of sobriety. He loved playing pool and was known as a pool shark.

Jim is survived by his 3 sons; Steven (Chris) Carney
Jeff (Rhonda) Carney
Shawn (Natalie Herrera) Carney
6 Grandchildren, Tesia, Haely, Nick, Madi, Myka and Reece
2 Great Grandchildren Noah and Riot
Dear Friend Rosemary Barker
Jim was predeceased by his brother John J. Carney and sister Janet Carney