James D. McFatter age 80 of Airmont, NY passed away March 8th at Cornerstone @ Canton surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Port Arthur, TX, he graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in Port Arthur, Lamar University and received his Masters from Columbia University and was an Army Veteran of the Korean War. He was a teacher and head of the Art Department at Suffern High School in Suffern, NY for many years before retiring. Father Russell McFatter and his wife Judith Farley of Canton. Grandfather of James, Marc and Kyle McFatter. Brother of Larry McFatter of Groves, TX and Charles McFatter of Florala, AL. Relatives and friends invited to attend a Memorial Mass at St. Pius X Church Milton Saturday morning at 9:00. Visiting hours omitted. Burial Private. A memorial service will also be held in Suffern, NY at a date and time to be announced. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Old Colony Hospice 1 Credit Union Way Randolph, MA 02368.