Irondequoit: June 2, 2014. Predeceased by his step-son, Philip Walsh; grandson, Ryan Helfer; sister, Donna Brunett. Survived by his wife, Patricia; sons, Jeff (Karen) Helfer, James Jr. (Elizabeth) Helfer; granddaughters, Rachel and Abbey; step-son, John Walsh; step-grandchildren, Heather, Matthew, and Andrew; step-grandchildren's mother, Laurie Walsh; sister, Carol (John) Summers. James was a Navy veteran of the Cold War. He loved to fish, hunt, and play golf and was a member of the Clifton Springs Country Club.

Family and friends may attend a Memorial Service Saturday, June 21 at 1pm in the chapel of DREIER-GILTNER FUNERAL HOME 1717 Portland Ave. (corner of Portland and E. Ridge Rd.) Memorials can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517 Topeka, KS 66675.
Read James Helfer's Obituary and Guestbook on www.giltnerfuneralhomes.com.