James Lenehan, 70, of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on January 18, 2016 in Staatsburg, NY. He was born in Poughkeepsie, NY on September 30, 1945 to the late Irene Rossi and William Lenehan. James received a bachelor in Liberal Arts and was self employed with Avon for 8 years. On September 5, 1986 James married Marlene Kriegsman in Wappinger's Falls, NY lasting for 29 years.

He is survived by his wife; Marlene, a son; Joseph Lenehan, siblings; William Lenehan, and Kathleen Lenehan Smith, nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews, cousins, and "Smitty" and "Piper". James was predeceased by his parents, grandparents, in laws, and a brother; Joseph.

Family and friends are invited to a Memorial Mass, Saturday, January 30, 2016; 10AM at the Holy Trinity Church 775 Main St. Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Arrangements are entrusted to the Joseph J. Darrow Sr. Funeral Home Inc. 39 So Hamilton St Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 845-452-1840.To send online condolences please visit our website at www.darrowfuneralhome.org .