| Date of Birth | April 12, 1942 |
| Passed Away | November 14, 2010 |
| Place of Residence | Hornell |
| Home State | NY |
| Service Date | November 19, 2010 |
| Service Time | 10:30 AM |
| Service Location | St. Ann's Church |
| Interment Location | St. Mary's Cemetery |
JAMES I. “J.I.” DAY
HORNELL-James I. “J.I.” Day, 68, passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning (Nov. 14, 2010) at his home at 6654 Beecher Drive.
Born in Hornell on April 12, 1942, he was a son of the late Chauncey and Dolores McElroy Day.
A life long resident of Hornell, Jim attended the former Lincoln School and graduated from St. Ann’s School and Hornell High School.
The railroad was his life which was evident because of his employment with the former Erie and Erie-Lackawanna Railroads and Conrail before he became employed in Hornell with General Electric, M-K, Amerail, retiring from Alstom as a plant superintendent.
He attended the former St. Ignatius Loyola Church and St. Ann’s Church in Hornell and was also a member of the the Association and the AmVets Post No. 245 in Hornell.
“J.I.” enjoyed cooking and loved dogs, especially Nickey. He will be remembered most of all for being the “CEO” at the Southside.
He was formerly married to Elaine “Kay” Shepard Day, who survives. His family also includes his seven children, Peter (Lila) Day of Boynton Beach, Fla., Shawn (Jackie) Day of Hornell, Terry (Jimmy Joe) Giglio, with whom he resided, Gary Day of Hornell, Jason (Kris) Day of Hornell, Christopher (Jessica) Day of Little Elm, Tx. and Melissa Day of Hornell; his 15 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; his three brothers, John “Jack” (Elizabeth) Day of Weston, Conn., Joseph Day (Ellen Stewart) of Hornell and Jeremiah “Jerry” (Sheila) Day of Hornell; also his many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by his nephew, Lt. John “Boots” Day.
Calling hours are from 3-7 p.m. Thursday at the Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc., 285 Main St., Hornell. Friends are invited to meet his family at St. Ann’s Church in Hornell where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday. Committal prayers and interment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Town of Fremont.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute in his memory to the Hornell Area Humane Society, 7649 Industrial Parkway, Hornell, N.Y. 14843. Envelopes for memorial contributions will be available at the funeral home.
Jimmy Day was a great man. I am going to miss him greatly. Our family at southside will push on, but wont ever forget! It bonds us even more than before. We will miss you James!
MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO ALL OF THE DAY FAMILY,JIM WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED IN MY HEART.I ALWAYS LOOKED FORWARD TO SEEING HIM WHEN I VISITED HORNELL.HE IS AND ALWAYS BE A GREAT PERSON IN MY LIFE.MAY GOD BLESS YOU JIM,I WILL MISS YOU.
A FRIEND ALWAYS
BOBBY EVELAND
I am very sorry to the Day family, Jimmy was a special person. He was not only my boss at MK but a good friend. Seeing Jim at the Southside always brought back memories of the days at MK and shooting the shit with Jim about anything and everything that did not involve work..Rest in Peace and have a cold one for me !!!!
You will be sadly missed
Jimmy….Godspeed my friend !
melissa,we are so sorry for your loss and your familys loss.we are all keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.love,cathy,jim,and erin
Gary, Mungo, and Jay… very sorry for your loss.
My sincere condolences.
Pete Secondo
Van Etten, NY
TERRY I AM VERY SORRY ABOUT YOUR DAD HE WAS A GOOD MAN I WILL MISS HIM.
I worked at the Southside for brief time a few years ago and had the opportunity to meet Jim. He was very friendly and personable and quickly gave me pointers on how to make “the guys” happy. I was thankful for his humor and acceptance. After I stopped working there, I would see Jim sometimes when I was out and about. He would always say hello and chat with me about my life. He was a wonderful man and I know that he will be missed by all who knew him.
Jimmy was a great man. I’ve had the pleasure to known him for 25 years, and I couldn’t ask for a nicer guy to know, and work with. My deepest sympathy to all the family and friends
My sincere condolences to Jim’s family. I well remember him. Been a long time as I have not seen Jim sense the early 60’s we went to Lincoln and St Ann’s Schools together. Though our paths never crossed in my trips to Hornell.
May the Good Lord take Jim in His hands and grant him eternal peace.
I am saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. Day. Please accept my sincere condolences during this difficult time for all of the Day family.