James Anthony Mentzer, a 15-year resident of Fishkill, NY and formerly of Mahopac, NY, passed away suddenly on Monday, July 28, 2025 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, NY. He was 61.

He was born in San Francisco, CA on November 15, 1963. James owned and operated his own roofing company, Christopher James Construction. An avid outdoorsman, his hobbies included hiking, fishing, and camping. He also enjoyed traveling. One of his favorite life achievements was spending three years abroad in Guyana, where he gained a deep appreciation for the country's vibrant culture and formed lifelong relationships with family & friends.

More than anything else, James cherished spending time with those he loved. He will be dearly missed.

He is survived by his longtime partner, Lorna Jagroop, at home in Fishkill; his son, Christopher Mentzer; his son, Robin Jagroop & his wife Liz; his daughter, Melissa Jagroop; his grandchildren: Justin Dit, Alexander Jagroop, Elizabeth Dit, Joshua Dit, and Milani Jagroop; his mother, Lori Mentzer; his father, Leonard Mentzer; his brother, Daniel Mentzer & his wife Nicole; his sister Diane Moore & her husband Jeff; his sister, Gaby Conway & her husband Kieran; his sister, Jennifer Mentzer; his sister, Jasmin Mentzer; his nieces and nephews, Alexei Mentzer, Kobe Mentzer, Dylan Mentzer, Tom Moore, Sam Moore, William Moore, Leana Conway, Tim Conway, Jeremiah Conway, and Eli Mentzer; and his son-in-law, Rakesh Dit.

James was predeceased by his faithful dog and companion, Lucy, earlier this year.

Calling hours will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, August 3 at the McHoul Funeral Home of Fishkill, Inc., 1089 Main Street, Fishkill, NY.

For online tributes, please visit www.mchoulfuneralhome.com .