James Creedon, age 92, of North Utica and the Acacia Village, passed away on Saturday, November 10, 2012, with his loving family by his side. Jim was born on August 6, 1920 in New Hartford, NY, son of James Joseph and Bertha (Harwood) Creedon. He was raised and educated in North Utica, attending Horatio Seymour and UFA (1938). On August 7, 1948, at St. Peter's church in North Utica, Jim married Dolores "Dee" Steele, the love of his life for over 55 years, who predeceased him on June 9, 2004. Jim was of the Roman Catholic faith. Jim was employed as a Base Civil Engineer at Griffiss Air Force Base (1947-1970) and later by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (1970 - 1980). He also worked in the private sector for several years in local textile mills, the Savage Arms Corporation, the Underwood Corporation, and the New York Central Railroad. He was a World War II veteran having served in the US Army Ordinance Dept in the Pacific and then as an Army Air Force B26 tail gunner in the 9th Air Force in the skies over Western Europe. His memberships included over 60 years with the American Legion (Adrean Post and Utica Post 229), a VFW life member (Schuyler Post), the 386th Bomb Group Assn, 397th Bomb Group Assn, Air Force Gunners Assoc, B26 Marauder Historical Society, and the Four Freshmen Society. Mr. Creedon is survived by his beloved children - son, James Gregory and wife Diane of Deerfield; son, William and wife, Lorraine of Enfield, CT; and daughter, Kathleen and husband, Howard Mettelman of Whitesboro. He is also survived by his adoring grandchildren and their spouses, Harley Creedon and fiancé Lorissa Roby, Michael Creedon and Melissa, James Creedon and Eliza, Jeanne (Goulet) Reardon and Darren, Anne Goulet and Gemetta, David Mettelman, and Lisa Mettelman, as well as several beloved great-grandchildren. His survivors also include 2 sisters -- Peg Kelleher of Vero Beach, FL and Maureen Purcell of New Hartford; sister-in-law Kay (Ryan) Creedon of N. Utica, step brother Bill Knittel and wife Ruth of Deerfield, and sister-in-law Phyllis Hunt of St Augustine, FL. "Uncle Jim" also leaves behind his much-loved nieces and nephews, Nancy, Bernie, Garry, Rick, Dan, Renie, Buddy, Cathy, Tom, Jim, and Tim. Jim was predeceased by his stepmother Lillian (Knittel) Creedon, brother John (Jack) Creedon, and brother Bernard V Creedon. Jim enjoyed his years of retirement with his best friend and soulmate, wife Dee. They loved entertaining friends and family at home, especially their annual August celebration, and enjoyed many years of traveling together. Jim was proud to say he was from North Utica and was most grateful for the kindness and generosity of his neighbors and friends. Jim will long be remembered for his zest for life -his unquenchable thirst for knowledge, his great wit, love of music and the outdoors, pride in his Irish heritage, and the qualities that defined this greatest generation -loyalty, devotion to family, love of God and country. Calling hours, at the Heintz Funeral Home, 408 Herkimer Rd., N. Utica will be Tuesday (Today) November 13, from 4 - 8 pm. The funeral will be held on Wednesday, November 14, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home, followed by entombment in Resurrection Chapel Mausoleum at Holy Trinity Cemetery, Yorkville. In lieu of flowers kindly consider a donation to the Disabled American Veterans or a charity of your choice. Jim's family would like to express their deepest gratitude to the ICU and 3rd floor nursing staff at St Elizabeth Medical Center for treating Jim with such dignity and loving care, as well as the Acacia Village staff for their concern and support.