James G. Whalan
New York

James (“Jim”) G. Whalan, 77, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025, at Achieve Rehab and Nursing Facility, in Liberty, N.Y. He is the brother of Judith Ann Whalan, of Ocean City, and the uncle of Caitlin Whalan Jones, formerly of Ocean City.

Jim, the son of Francis and Joan Whalan, was born on October 18, 1947, in Yonkers, New York.

At age 13, he and his family moved to Highland Lake, New York, in the Catskill Mountains, where he attended and was graduated from Eldred Central School, Eldred, New York.

He attended Sullivan County Community College, prior to serving in the United States Army.

Shortly after his return home, he began working for the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Department, from which he retired as a Deputy Sheriff Lieutenant. Following his retirement, he worked with his brother at Bill Whalan Auto Sales in Mongaup Valley, New York.

Jim had a great love for animals, the beach, and was a dedicated son, devoting his Sundays to spending time with his late mother.

In addition to his sister, he is survived by his two daughters, Rachel (Will), and Christine

(Florencio); son, Frank (Susan); four grandchildren; brother, Bill (Lynn); and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was held at Vanlnwegen-Kenny Funeral Home, at 401 Broadway in

Monticello, New York, on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025. Interment of his ashes with military honors followed at the Sullivan County Veterans Cemetery in Liberty, New York.

Contributions may be made to Catskill Animal Rescue (“CARE”),

www.catskillanimalrescue.com; Sullivan County SPCA, www.sullivanspca.org; or a local animal shelter of your choice.