September 26, 2023
James “Jim” A. Wells, 71; of Palermo, NY passed Tuesday, September 26th at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Syracuse after a long illness.
Jim was born in Oswego, NY to the late Alson and Teresa (Walpole) Wells. He was a past resident of Bundyville, NY and he has been a resident of Palermo, NY for most of his life. Mr. Wells was past employed with Niagara Mohawk, Fulton and retired after 30 years of service.
He was pre-deceased by his brother: Richard Wells.
Jim is survived by his wife of 51 years: Deborah (Guernsey) Wells of Palermo, NY; their children: Jeffrey (Edna) Wells of Oswego, NY; and Kari (Mark) Martino of Central Square, NY. He is also survived by 5 siblings: Thomas (Gerry) Wells of Fulton, NY; Keith (Sheila) Wells of LA.; Todd (Linda) Wells of TN., Teri Wells of Mexico, NY; and Mary (Bill) Goutermout of Fulton, NY.; 6 grandchildren: Kayla, Austin, Brenna, Collin, Trevor, And Anthony James and several nieces and nephews.
Calling Hours will be conducted on Saturday from 10:00 AM to Noon at the Sugar Funeral Home, Inc., Fulton.
A Funeral Service will follow at 12:00 PM Saturday in the Sugar Funeral Home Inc., with Jim’s nephew Todd Wells Jr. officiating.
Burial will be held privately in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Fulton.
Condolences to the family.
Sitting here thinking about all the fun times we had with Jim and his family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and everybody that knew Jim. A great guy!
RIP Jim ❤️
Our heartfelt condolences to Debi and family for your loss of Jim. He is at peace and will be truly missed to all.
So sorry for you and your family.
I am so sorry to hear about Jim. You and your family will be in my prayers. Aunt Eve let me know about is passing.