Obituary of Christian Anthony St. James

CHRISTIAN ANTHONY ST. JAMES October 6, 2014 Sullivan County, NY Christian Anthony St. James lost his battle with heart disease on Monday, October 6, 2014. Chris, originally from Brooklyn, NY, relocated permanently to Sullivan County in 1995. To his friends, Chris will be remembered for his generosity and humor. His family will remember him for his strength, courage and powerful resolve. He leaves behind his life partner of 25 years, Jean Dermer and daughter, Ariana, his mother Rose Genova, two brothers, Dennis and Jerry and his sister Lucy, and his brother-in-law Stanley Toscano who he viewed like a brother. His beloved sister, Josephine, predeceased him. Among the dozens of friends that mourn his loss are his three best buddies, Dan Bivins, Moishe Kleinburger and Frank Yoli. Chris could do anything he put his mind to. He loved blue oceans, great music, a good meal, classic cars and working in his wood shop. Most of all, he loved to make people laugh. He was a gentleman and a patriot; a true friend. He will remain forever in the hearts of all that knew him. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Chris’ memory to the Center for Constitutional Rights, Attention: Development Department, 666 Broadway, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10012 or visit http://ccrjustice.org Arrangements were under the direction of Colonial Memorial Funeral Home, for further information please call 845-434-7363 or visit www.colonialbryantfuneralhome.com