James A. Dellea Jr.

James A. Dellea Jr., 48, of Hillsdale, passed away September 11, 2024. He was born in Hudson, on October 1, 1975 to the late James A. Dellea and Suzanne (Gallo) Dellea. Jim began turning wrenches as a young child and that never changed. Working locally as a mechanic for many years until deciding he wanted a change, he moved his family to Florida to start a new life. He owned and operated his own towing and repair shop while there but eventually his heart longed for home and they moved back to New York. At which time he went to work for Hillsdale Repair. He was a regular at Stewart's getting his favorite coffee  and some scratch off tickets before work.

An avid race car driver around the area. Big Jim Dellea was known for his number 77 on whatever he brought to race.

Above all else Big Jim was a family man who dedicated himself to always providing for and being a part of his family. Sunday dinners were always spent together around the table as a family. He also was one to enjoy a good tag sale, or a swap meet to dicker on some parts or tools.

He is survived by his loving spouse of 32 years, Melissa Simmons, and their children, Samantha Dellea (Travis Clark), Taylor and Dominick Daury, Rachel Dellea, and James Dellea III (Melynda Ryan). His grandchildren, whom he thought the world of; Ellie, Remi, Addyson, Natalee, Haylee, James Allen Dellea IV, Mady Sue, and Brianna. His beloved dogs, Tom, Molly & Lou. He is also survived by his five siblings, Judy MacKay, Jamie Roberts, Yvonne Dellea, Lyn Peppar, and Jennifer Rodriguez. In addition to many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

In addition to his parents, Jim was also predeceased by his grandson,  Jaxson Daury and his siblings, Bonnie & Stephen Dellea.

Please join the family to celebrate his life Sunday, September 15, 2024 at the Hillsdale Fire House,9387 State Route 22, Hillsdale, New York beginning at 3:00p.m.

Jim's family wishes to thank those who has shown them compassion and care during this difficult time. They would like to ask people to carry on his tradition of being kind to others by buying  a cup of coffee for the next person in line or an ice cream cone for a kid, just as Jim did so often!