Richard Edward James, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on September 15th at the age of 85. He was the cherished son of Edward and Norma James. He then taught at New Paltz High School until his retirement in 1996. While at New Paltz High he taught History and was a girls’ basketball coach, track coach, and cross-country coach. A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 4, from 1-2pm at Poughkeepsie United Methodist Church 2381 New Hackensack Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603.