James Leon Van Dusen Obituary
The passing of James Leon Van Dusen of Watertown, New York leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on October 29, 2025 at the age of 81. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Leon Van Dusen to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Leon B. Dusen and Genevieve M. Van Dusen (Kubinski); his siblings, Mary Buckingham and Nelson Van Dusen; and his siblings-in-law, Joan (Fred Cumoletti), Patrick Ingoldsby and John Sawyer.
He is survived by: his daughters, Mary Beth and Ann Marie; his wife Linda A. Dasno; his son-in-law Bill Putney; his grandchildren, Megan and Johnathan; his sister Suzanna Saywer; his siblings-in-law, Eleanor Ingoldsby, Mary Lou Van Dusen, Danny Dasno (Carolyn) and Bernard Buckingham; Matthew Saunders, Andrew, David and Edmund VanDusen (Carol).
Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 2nd 2025 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Cummings Funeral Service, Inc. (214 Sterling St, Watertown, NY 13601). A funeral Mass will be held on Monday, November 3rd 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Our Lady of Sacred Heart Church (320 W Lynde St, Watertown, NY 13601). A burial will be held on Monday, November 3rd 2025 at the Glenwood Cemetery (23348 County Rd 67, Watertown, NY 13601).
In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to Hospice of Jefferson County, 1398 Gotham Street or Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, 321 W. Lynde St., both of Watertown, NY 13601 or Sacred Heart Church, 998 Father Donlon Dr., New Smyrna Beach FL 32168.
 
                                                             
                         
                             
                         
                         
                         
                     
                         
                        