James Albert (Jim) Loose

James (Jim) Albert Loose died on June 13, 2023.

Jim was born in Martinsburg, PA on August 13, 1939. He graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1957 and attended the United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering in 1961. After graduation, Jim served in the Merchant Marines as a licensed Engineer. Upon completing his service, Jim started his career as an Engineer at International Salt Company in Watkins Glen, NY. He spent his career at the salt plant, working his way up to become the plant manager. Jim was instrumental in designing and engineering the power system for the plant.

Jim and his wife Barbara raised their family in Watkins Glen NY, where he was a lifetime member of the Elks, Moose and Rotary Clubs. Jim was honored as a Paul Harris Fellow in the Rotary. He was a member of The First Presbyterian Church of Watkins Glen, NY, First Presbyterian Church of Glens Falls, NY and North Lake Presbyterian Church in Lady Lake, FL.

Jim had many wonderful friends he considered family. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends golfing, camping, and traveling. He shot a hole in one on the 10th hole at Heather Hills Golf Club. He loved to watch all kinds of sporting events, especially the Pittsburgh Steelers and Syracuse Orangemen. He happily spent many afternoons on the sidelines of his children’s and grandchildren’s games and meets. Jim was a lifelong learner who loved to read, particularly history and politics. He was hard working but knew how to have fun. He was a great mentor, and a loving husband, father and grandfather. After his retirement in 1997, he and Barb shared their time between Watkins Glen, NY, Queensbury, NY and The Villages, FL.

Jim is survived by his wife of 59 years, Barbara (Mazza), son, John, (Marianne) of West Point, NY, daughter Debra Gonyeau (Steve) of Hudson Falls, NY, and grandchildren Lauren and Grace Loose and Nathan and Cameron Gonyeau. He is also survived by a brother Ronald Loose (Roberta), brothers in law, Daniel Mazza (Sara) and Steven Mazza and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his son, Gerald Loose, brother Dean Loose, and his parents John and Beulah Loose.

Services will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jim’s memory to: Lauren’s First and Goal Foundation / http://www.lfgf.org 1002B Bartlett Loop West Point, NY 10996.