James J. Fonda, aged 73, businessman in Cherry Valley for 53 years, died unexpectedly August 9, 1954, at his home in Alden street. He was born July 21, 1881, in Cherry Valley, son of James J. and Alice A. Millson Fonda. He attended Cherry Valley school and in 1901 became associated with his father in a boot and shoe store. The store later was developed into a men's furnishings store. He continued in this business until his death. He married Jane Barringer on February 3, 1904. She died in 1951. He was a member of Grace Episcopal Church and served as treasurer of the church for 30 years. He also was a former vestryman. He was a member of Cherry Valley Masonic Lodge. He leaves a brother, Edward Fonda, Cherry Valley and three nephews. The funeral was held from the Ottmam Funeral Home, with the Rev. R. T. Bliss, rector of Grace Episcopal Church, officiating. Burial was in Cherry Valley cemetery. Cooperstown NY Otsego Farmer & Republican, Friday, August 13, 1954.
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James J. Fonda, aged 73, businessman in Cherry Valley for 53 years, died unexpectedly August 9, 1954, at his home in Alden street. He was born July 21, 1881, in Cherry Valley, son of James J. and Alice A. Millson Fonda. He attended Cherry Valley school and in 1901 became associated with his father in a boot and shoe store. The store later was developed into a men's furnishings store. He continued in this business until his death. He married Jane Barringer on February 3, 1904. She died in 1951. He was a member of Grace Episcopal Church and served as treasurer of the church for 30 years. He also was a former vestryman. He was a member of Cherry Valley Masonic Lodge. He leaves a brother, Edward Fonda, Cherry Valley and three nephews. The funeral was held from the Ottmam Funeral Home, with the Rev. R. T. Bliss, rector of Grace Episcopal Church, officiating. Burial was in Cherry Valley cemetery. Cooperstown NY Otsego Farmer & Republican, Friday, August 13, 1954.
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