James Michael McIntyre

Mr. James Michael McIntyre, age 62, of Rex Payne RD, Blairsville, passed away Friday, December 2, 2011 at his home following an extended illness. Mr. McIntyre was born January 7, 1949 in Rockland Lake, NY. He moved to Blairsville 16 years ago. He was an avid sports player, loved to talk to people, loved the mountains and hiking, and being with family. He was a big Notre Dame fan. He was a loving husband, son, father, brother and grandfather. Mr. McIntyre was preceded in death by his father, James McIntyre. He was of the Catholic Faith.

Survivors include his wife Kathleen McIntyre of Blairsville, mother, Katherine McIntyre of Rockland Lake, NY, children, Killeaen and Eric Arbanas of  Jefferson, GA, Carrie Schlarb of Blairsville, Michael McIntyre of Blairsville, two brothers and sisters in law, Peter and Eileen McIntyre of Garnerville, NY, Chris and Deloris McIntyre of Newark, DE, one sister and brother in law, Katherine and John Mangan of Congers, NY., four grandchildren, Emily Schlarb, Clayton Schlarb, Shane Arbanas and Breanna Arbanas, several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends also survive.

A private memorial service was held. In lieu of flowers make memorials to The Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org

Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com