James W. Gleason Sr.

James W. Gleason, Sr., 77, of 60 Scott Drive Bradford, passed away Tuesday,
November 5, 2024, surrounded by his family while at home.

Born February 8, 1947, in Bradford, he was the son of the late Stanley M. and Bettie M. (Becker) Gleason, Jr.

He was a 1965 graduate of Bradford Central Christian High School. He attended St. Bonaventure until he was drafted on April 14, 1969, into the United States Army he served until his honorable discharge on November 21, 1970.

On August 9, 1998, at the Jim Gleason Ball Field, he married Colleen M. (Gray)
Gleason, who survives.

He worked for SM Gleason & Co. as a Job Forman for 35 years. He was proud of many of his buildings, including the building of the Zippo / Case Museum, Union Square, Bradford Public Library and the addition and remodel at the YMCA.

Jim coached Midget League Football, was a coach and Commissioner of the Bradford Basketball Youth League for 35 years and he coached the Lincoln Senior League teams for over 20 years. He built and maintained the Jim Gleason Ball Field for 20 years.

He was a Ramblers Associate Volunteer, a member of the Bradford Central Christian High School Alumni, Italian American Progressive Club, Western New York Trotters Association member and his horses raced in Western New York, and Pennsylvania at the Meadows Racetrack. He owned many horses including SG's Delight. He was a lifelong Buffalo Bills and New York Yankees fan, avid golfer and longtime member of Pine Acres Country Club.

Surviving in addition of his wife Colleen of 26 years and their beloved dog Taz, is one daughter, Michele Gleason, of Bradford, four sons, James Gleason, Jr., of Bradford, Matthew Gleason, of Atlanta, GA., Adam (Amanda) James, of Petrolia, PA, and Dominick (Tabbatha) James, of Coudersport, PA, one sister, Barbara (Duane) Bartlebaugh, of Bradford, one brother, John (Jeanne) Gleason, of Tampa, FL, eight grandchildren, that were the joys of his life. Christopher, Allie, Nick, Nate, Brooke, Alex, Anna, and Bella, one great grandchild, Calvin, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Robert F. Gleason.

Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 11:00 am, in St. Francis Church, with Fr. Ed Walk, as Celebrant, followed by a family and close friends gathering afterwards at St. Bernard's cafeteria. Burial with military honors will be accorded in St. Bernard Cemetery, with members of the United States Army and members of the Honor Guard of the Bradford American Legion Post 108.

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to a local youth sports program of your choice.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.,

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

 
 

HOLLENBECK-CAHILL Funeral Home

33 South Avenue • Bradford, PA 16701

All Condolences -

I am so sorry to hear of Jim''s passing. He was such a great guy.
— brian vecellio

So sorry to see this Prayers
— Lucy Nuzzo

Colleen, I am so sorry to hear of Jimmy''s passing. May you and your family find comfort knowing you will be together again someday. God Bless.
— Roxie

Colleen, please accept my sincerest condolences on the loss of your husband. May the Lord bless and guide you and yours in the days to come.
— Mike Bond

Jim was my team mate and friend. He was the left guard and I the right. We had some good memories. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. He had a great run ,and I am sure involved in football on the lord’s team.
— Robert Feraci

Colleen and family so sorry to hear this. Our deepest condolences. Jim was a great person
— Dick and Kathy Pascarella

Matt, I am truly sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My condolences to you and your family.
— Valerie S.

Barbie and Family I am so sorry to learn of Jims passing. He is resting in peace now with the rest of our family. God bless you all during this difficult time. Love and prayers Fondly Judy Keenan
— JUDY KEENAN

I’m so sorry for each of your losses, he meant a lot to a lot of people. He will be missed.
— Brad Fowler

Thoughts and Prayers to the family.
— Barry & Michele Snyder

Very sorry to hear!
— Bill Wilson

Colleen I’m so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. My condolences to all families and prayers for you.
— Lynn Brown

So very sorry for your loss
— Kevin & Gail Moyer

We are sorry to hear of your loss.
— Stoney,Becky,Max,Michael Greenberg

Condolences

  • I am so sorry to hear of Jim''s passing. He was such a great guy.

    — brian vecellio
  • So sorry to see this Prayers

    — Lucy Nuzzo
  • Colleen, I am so sorry to hear of Jimmy''s passing. May you and your family find comfort knowing you will be together again someday. God Bless.

    — Roxie
  • Colleen, please accept my sincerest condolences on the loss of your husband. May the Lord bless and guide you and yours in the days to come.

    — Mike Bond
  • Jim was my team mate and friend. He was the left guard and I the right. We had some good memories. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. He had a great run ,and I am sure involved in football on the lord’s team.

    — Robert Feraci