James Michael Friel Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James Michael Friel (Goshen, New York), born in Brooklyn, New York, who passed away on January 2, 2025 at the age of 82. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Friel of Donegal and Margaret Sullivan of Galway; his sister Maureen Sehen of Hollis, NY; his brother-in-law Peter Sehen; his sister Nancy Flores (Anna) of Middletown, NY; his brother-in-law Aurelio Flores; his brother Charles O'Friel (Charlie) of Holtsville, NY; and his siblings-in-law, Mary O'Friel (Penny) and William Russertt.
He is survived by: his wife Eileen; his daughter Linda Barr of Milford, PA; his son-in-law Michael Barr; his son Christopher Friel of Colorado Springs, CO; his daughter-in-law TinaSue Friel; his grandchildren, Austin Friel, Dallas Friel, Chloe Stone (Sean Bailo), Aidan Stone, Kyrie Turnbull (Daniel), Michael Barr, Jr., Samantha Moffitt (Robert) and Jonathon Barr; his great grandchild Aria Moffitt; his sister Margaret Guilfoyle of Margate, FL; his brother-in-law Lawrence Guilfoyle; and his sister Kathleen Friel Russertt of Bayport, NY. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Monday, January 13th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home (130 Highland Ave, Middletown, NY 10940). A funeral Mass was held on Tuesday, January 14th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Jesus Church (45 Highland Ave, Otisville, NY 10963). A graveside service was held on Tuesday, January 14th 2025 at 12:15 PM at the Orange County Veterans Cemetery (111 Craigville Rd, Goshen, NY 10924).
Memorial contributions may be made in James' name to St. Jude's Hospital via stjude.org.
