James Cornelison Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James Cornelison of Elmira, New York, who passed away at the age of 83, on October 27, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of James Cornelison or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

In the vast expanse of eternity, James shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid James farewell, his loved ones carry with them the precious gift of his memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Vernon Cornelison and Anita Cornelison. He is survived by: his wife Eileen; his sons, James (Elaine), Timothy and Sean Cornelison (Charleen); and his sister Margaret Hoglund of Washington. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Thursday, October 30th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Seamon-Wilsey Funeral Home Inc. (45 John St, Saugerties, NY 12477). A procession was held on Friday, October 31st 2025 at 9:15 AM at the Seamon-Wilsey Funeral Home, Inc. (45 John St, Saugerties, NY 12477). A funeral Mass was held on Friday, October 31st 2025 at 10:00 AM at the St. Mary of the Snow RC Church (36 Cedar St, Saugerties, NY 12477).