Born on October 29, 1941 in the Bronx he was the son of the late Christopher Lowry and Ann Sullivan. He was also predeceased by his brother Peter Lowry.
From the age of three, he grew up at the Mount Loretto Orphanage on Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island.
Mr. Lowry proudly served his county in the United States Army from 1965-1966 and served in the Merchant Marines for one year prior.
He married his wife Brenda Gittins Lowry on December 17, 1972.
James worked for the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets as a food inspector in and around the Saratoga area for over 32 years until his retirement in 2001.
He was a member of St. Mary’s Church in Ballston Spa. When his children were younger, he was very active in the Orange County Little League as a manager and umpire. Upon moving to the Saratoga Springs, he also umpired in the Saratoga Springs Little League. He was an avid bowler and enjoyed RC car racing. But most of all he was a dedicated husband father and friend to all that knew him.
Survivors include his wife of over 40 years, Brenda Lowry of Milton, two sons, Robert Peter Lowry and his wife Rebecca of Milton, and Keith Christopher Lowry and his wife Susan of Arizona, two daughters Kerry Ann Gorman and her husband Kenneth of Arizona and Nicole Alise Simone of New Jersey, and five grandchildren, Kadi, Kendra, Breanna, Robert and Hanna.
Calling hours will be Monday June 3 at the Tunison Funeral Home 105 Lake Avenue Saratoga Springs from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. also at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery following the services on Tuesday.
Memorial donations can be made to St. Jude 1 Computer Dr. South, Albany, NY 12205
Online remembrances can be made at www.tunisonfuneralhome.com.
