James W. Shear's obituary , Passed away on December 7, 2024 in Waterford, New York

James W. Shear

June 4, 1965 - December 7, 2024 (59 years old)

Waterford, New York

James W. Shear's obituary , Passed away on December 7, 2024 in Waterford, New York

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Philip J. Brendese Funeral Home

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James W. Shear

June 4, 1965 - December 7, 2024 (59 years old)

Waterford, New York

James W. Shear Obituary

We bid farewell to James W. Shear (Waterford, New York), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 7, 2024 at the age of 59. James touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James W. Shear to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Frederick Shear III and Rosemary Warnock Shear. He is survived by: his wife Victoria DeCoteau Shear; his daughter Madeline Zehshear of Royersford, PA; his stepchildren, Krystine Mancucci of Niskayuna and Chelsea Mancucci of Halfmoon; his siblings, Frederick Shear IV (Christina) of Saratoga Springs, Marianne Caruso (Dan) of Clifton Park and Marlene Drobnicki (Matthew) of Waterford; his grandchildren, Avery and Lily Molnar; and his nieces and nephews, Jill Caruso Kirkhart (Sean), Beth Caruso Stengrevics (Nate), Stephen Caruso (Kelle) and Frederick Shear V (Veronica).

Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Wounded Warriors Project at: http://www.support.woundedwarriorproject.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Philip J. Brendese Funeral Home



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