James Atkins

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James “Jimmy” Atkins passed away peacefully on October 15, 2020. He was 86.

He was the son of the late Maud Atkins, and was born in Marlboro on March 16. 1934. Jimmy served as a lead aircraft mechanic in the Korean War who disassembled aircrafts and rebuilt them. Jimmy was also the owner of the Middlehope General Store and was a heavy machinist for meat mixers and slicers for many years.

Jimmy is survived by his son Charles and his wife Rita, 3 grandchildren Amanda, Chaz (Autumn), and Zachary. He leaves behind 2 brothers, Ernie (Linda), and William (Diane). He also leaves behind his dog Guinness as well as many nieces and nephews. Jimmy was predeceased by his wife Meriem Fitzgerald Atkins, as well as his sisters Arlene and Eleanor.

 Funeral services wre held Tuesday morning at the DiDonato Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Newburgh.