James P. Delaney

Passed away on October 24, 2026 at the age of 84.

Predeceased by his parents, Francis & Helen Delaney; brother, Patrick J. Delaney; and nephew, Todd Ryan Delaney.

He is survived by his partner, Quyen L. Luu; nephews, Steven Post and Steve (Shannon) Morenus; and many other nieces, nephews and cousins.

Jim Delaney, a native of Oneonta and Rochester, NY, earned a bachelor's degree in political science/international Relations in 1966. After commissioning as a military officer, he served at the Special Warfare Center, Ft. Bragg as Intelligence Officer for the 92nd Battalion, 2nd Psychological Operations Group. An Infantry Captain, he served in Vietnam with the 4th Infantry Division, returning to the special Warfare Center at Fort Bragg in 1968, this time as Chief, Requirements Branch, Office of the Director of Operations and Logistics, US Army Institute for Military Assistance. While in military service, he earned the combat infantry badge and two bronze stars for meritorious service and heroism.

As a civilian, he served as Program Assistant, Field Coordinator or Country Director in various Asian assignments for a major U.S. humanitarian program conducting disaster relief and micro development programs. Until his retirement in 2003, he served as Associate Director for Refugee & Immigration Services for the Catholic Family Center, Diocese of Rochester NY, and was a program consultant and trainer in the areas of refugee resettlement and volunteer management until 2006. Currently a small businessman, he is a member of the Conservative Party, the Rochester Tea Party, American Legion, the 912 Group MOAA, Vietnam Veterans of America, Tenth Amendment Center, NRA, Texas Nationalist Movement, We the People of NY and GOA.

Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Contributions may be made in Jim's honor to: Shriner's Hospital

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