James A. Mureness

October 9, 1975 - April 24, 2019

James A. Mureness, age 43, of Tacoma, Washington, formerly of Canajoharie, NY, passed away unexpectedly on April 24, 2019. James was born on October 9, 1975 in Little Falls, NY. He was a member of Boy Scout Troop 81, Canajoharie and graduated from Canajoharie High School in 1993. He moved to Tacoma, WA in 2008. He was a very socially active man and loved the card game, Magic: the Gathering and many other games and often spent time playing with other enthusiasts. He also taught the game to his nephews. James was a Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres fan. His family and friends will always remember him as a warm and loving person. He is survived by his father, Donald Mureness Sr. and his mother, Marvina Congdon Mureness, both of Gloversville, NY; his brother, Donald Mureness Jr, also of Gloversville; and his brother Harold Mureness, of Johnstown; and several aunts, uncles, nephews and cousins. James was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Harold and Doris Harbster of Fort Plain and his maternal grandmother, Martha Congdon of Fort Plain. Memorial services will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at Fort Plain Reformed Church at 165 Canal Street, Fort Plain, NY with a reception to follow. All are welcome to attend and celebrate James’ life. Interment will be conducted at a later date. Contributions in James’ memory may be made to the James A. Brennan Memorial Humane Society, 437 Nine Mile Tree Road, Gloversville, New York 12078 or to a local animal shelter of one’s choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to the A.G. Cole Funeral Home, Inc., 215 E. Main Street, Johnstown. Condolences to the family may be made online by visiting our website at www.agcolefuneralhome.com