James C. Loveless(1948 - 2016) ONEIDA >> James C. Loveless, 67, of 241 Chappell St., Oneida, died Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016, surrounded by his family at his home, following a lengthy illness. He was born on Nov. 4, 1948, in Ilion, a son of Frank and Elsie (Watkins) Loveless. Jim spent his early years in Peterboro, attending the Morrisville-Eaton schools. He later lived in Canastota for 32 years, and has lived in Oneida for the last 10 years. He is a Vietnam veteran, serving overseas with the US Marine Corps. He was awarded two Purple Heart Medals and a Naval Commendation Medal. Jim worked for New Process Gear in East Syracuse for 32 years, retiring in 2002. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, horse racing, and spending time with his family. Jim married Irene M. Sgroi on June 26, 1970, in Canastota. Irene died on Aug. 19, 2002. Surviving are: three sons, James Loveless II and his fiancé, Julie LeRoy, of Wampsville, Michael and Mari Loveless of Canastota, and Jonathan Loveless and his fiancé, Jennifer Lillie, of North Syracuse; two daughters, Laurie and Bill Armstrong of Oneida, and Jennifer Loveless and her fiancé, Jack Whitford, of Clay; one brother and sister-in-law, Kevin and Val Loveless of Peterboro; five grandchildren, William Austin Armstrong and Gianna Irene Armstrong of Oneida, Patrick James Loveless of Wampsville, Jacob Tyler Loveless of Oregon, and Elijah Thomas Pirro of North Syracuse; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016, at the J. Homer Ball Funeral Home, Inc., 201 James St., Canastota. The Rev. Charles E. Vollmer, pastor of the United Church of Canastota, will officiate. Burial with Military Honors will be in St. Agatha's Cemetery, Canastota. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. In his memory, contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, Fla. 32256, with envelopes available at the funeral home. J. HOMER BALL FUNERAL HOME, INC. Canastota A Trust 100 Family Owned Funeral Home Funeral Home J. Homer Ball Funeral Home 201 James St Canastota, NY 13032 315-697-2294 Published in The Oneida Daily Dispatch on Sept. 1, 2016