Obituary for James Thomas Dotter
BEACON – James Thomas Dotter, a lifelong local area resident, died on Sunday, August 14, 2022 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was 27.
He was born on January 29th, 1995 and graduated from Beacon High School in 2013. James worked for the Town of Fishkill Parks Department for several years and then relocated to Spartanburg, SC, where he was a full-time firefighter for the Spartanburg Fire Department. After residing in South Carolina for 2 ½ years, James returned to Beacon earlier this year and became a heavy equipment operator for the Town of Fishkill Highway Department. He was a longtime member and former Lieutenant of Fishkill Protection Engine Co. 1.
James was dedicated to serving the community. In addition to his firefighter service, he was a member of the Grim Legion Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club. He loved riding and was also a skilled musician who played guitar and piano.
He is survived by his 3 year-old son, Henry; his parents, Vincent and Julia Dotter; his sister, Nicole & her husband Patrick; his niece and nephews, Riley, Aidan, and Michael; his Godbrother, Ezra; his Godparents, Jeanne, Matt & Beth; his best friend (and brother) Scott and his wife Colleen; and Henry’s mother Amber; as well as several aunts, uncles, cousins, and many other loving relatives & friends.
James was predeceased by three of his grandparents, Emily Shotzberger, Vincent W. Dotter, and Mary N. Dotter.
Calling hours will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. (with a firematic tribute at 7 p.m.) on Friday, August 19 at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1200 Main Street, Fishkill, NY. The memorial service will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 20 at the church.
In accordance with church policy, face masks will be required.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a GoFundMe account that has been organized to benefit Henry. Click here for access.
Arrangements are under the direction of the McHoul Funeral Home of Fishkill, Inc., 1089 Main Street, Fishkill, NY. For online tributes, you can visit James’ Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.
He was born on January 29th, 1995 and graduated from Beacon High School in 2013. James worked for the Town of Fishkill Parks Department for several years and then relocated to Spartanburg, SC, where he was a full-time firefighter for the Spartanburg Fire Department. After residing in South Carolina for 2 ½ years, James returned to Beacon earlier this year and became a heavy equipment operator for the Town of Fishkill Highway Department. He was a longtime member and former Lieutenant of Fishkill Protection Engine Co. 1.
James was dedicated to serving the community. In addition to his firefighter service, he was a member of the Grim Legion Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club. He loved riding and was also a skilled musician who played guitar and piano.
He is survived by his 3 year-old son, Henry; his parents, Vincent and Julia Dotter; his sister, Nicole & her husband Patrick; his niece and nephews, Riley, Aidan, and Michael; his Godbrother, Ezra; his Godparents, Jeanne, Matt & Beth; his best friend (and brother) Scott and his wife Colleen; and Henry’s mother Amber; as well as several aunts, uncles, cousins, and many other loving relatives & friends.
James was predeceased by three of his grandparents, Emily Shotzberger, Vincent W. Dotter, and Mary N. Dotter.
Calling hours will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. (with a firematic tribute at 7 p.m.) on Friday, August 19 at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1200 Main Street, Fishkill, NY. The memorial service will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 20 at the church.
In accordance with church policy, face masks will be required.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a GoFundMe account that has been organized to benefit Henry. Click here for access.
Arrangements are under the direction of the McHoul Funeral Home of Fishkill, Inc., 1089 Main Street, Fishkill, NY. For online tributes, you can visit James’ Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.