James D. Early Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James D. Early (Waterford, New York), who passed away on December 18, 2025, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James D. Early to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph A. Early and Loretto Powers Early; his siblings, Joseph A. Early (late Patricia), C. Eileen Early and Loretto Therese Early; his daughter Mary Ellen Early; and his siblings-in-law, Bishop Emeritus Matthew and D. D. of Rochester.
He is survived by: his sister Elizabeth M. Early; his daughters, Grace E. Boss (Mark) of Waterford, Jane F. Early of Tonawanda, Margaret H. Warner of Halfmoon and Kathleen L. Early of Waterford; and his grandchildren, Shannon F. Hastings, Julie K. Cullinan (Luke), Megan G. Neff, Liam J. McMahan, Sean M. McMahan, Patrick J. Esposito, Andrew P. Esposito, Kevin J. Grignon and Jennifer H. Grignon. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.
The Early family kindly suggests contributions in Jim's memory to: The Hospice Community, 295 Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer, NY 12144 or to the Waterford Fire Department, PO Box 58, Waterford, NY 12188.
