James Gleason, 56

James Gleason of Hadley, Mass., and formerly of Coeur d’Alene passed away April 1, 2013, at Linda Manor Extended Care Facility.

Jim was born in Flushing, N.Y., on Nov. 11, 1956, the son of the late Robert P. Gleason Sr. and late Dorothy Gleason. Jimmy lived many years in Idaho before moving back home to Hadley in December 2012. Jimmy graduated in 1974 from St. Michael’s High School in Northampton and the University of Massachusetts in Amherst in 1978.

He had a career in sales in Massachusetts and Idaho. Jimmy was the beloved father to Seamus and Conor Gleasonm, of Coeur d’Alene, and brother to Bob Gleason Jr. and sister-in-law Bernadette Gleason, of Hong Kong, Jo Borkowski and brother-in-law James Borkowski, of Belchertown, Mass., Dave Gleason and sister-in-law Amy Gleason of Leeds, and Mary Beth Gleason of Hadley.

He leaves several nieces and nephews, Tim Gleason of Leeds, Ben Gleason of San Diego, Anna Borkowski of Oneonta, N.Y., and Andrew Borkowski of San Diego.

Jimmy will be remembered for his love for his family, especially his sons Seamus and Conor, his kind heart, and his amazing humor which he shared with many. He was an avid athlete, a noted high school pitcher, and shared the Gleasons’ love for baseball, hockey, and music.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday afternoon at the Czelusniak Funeral Home of Northampton, Mass., 173 North Street Northampton, MA, 01060 from 5 to 7 p.m.

Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Donation in Jimmy’s memory may be made to the Amherst Survival Center, 138 Sunderland Road, P.O. Box 9629, North Amherst, MA 01059-9629.