R. James “Jim” Tracy of New York, NY passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019, at Riverside Premier Nursing Home in New York City.
Born, April 27, 1945 in Olean, NY, he was the son of the late Robert and Mary (Bolton) Tracy.
Jim graduated from Bradford High School in 1963 and went on to attend Westminister College and Duquesne University. After teaching in the Pittsburgh school system, he directed his interest to the Hospitality Industry and worked with various hotels in management. Most recently he was employed at the Hotel Beacon in New York City.
Surviving is his sister, Patti Tracy DeFrank, of Bradford; one nephew, R. Lee Morell; one niece, Amy Moon, of Rockledge, FL, two great nephews, one great niece, and one great-great niece.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert, in 1989; his mother, Mary, in 1990; his sister, Carol Tracy Smithwyck, in 2016; and a nephew, Mark Morell, in 1998.
Private services will be held for the family at a later date.
Memorials may be given to Care for Children 723 E. Main St., Bradford, PA 16701, or a charity of the donor's choice.
This obituary was provided by Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
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