James E. Osgood, Ogdensburg

OGDENSBURG - Funeral services for James E. Osgood will be held on Friday, September 27, 2024, at 2:00 PM at the Fox & Murray Funeral Home, with Deacon Mark Lalonde officiating. Calling hours will be from 11:00 AM until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Mr. Osgood passed away at his home on September 20, 2024.

He is survived by his loving wife, Rosanna; daughter Lianne Hebert and her sons, James, Jayden, and Trenton of TN; brother Jack (Cathy) Osgood of Ogdensburg; sisters-in-law Jacqueline (Darin) King and Amy Groulx of Ogdensburg; brother-in-law Onofrio (Cindy) Groulx of Homer, NY; nieces and nephews Nathan (Brittney) Osgood and their son Beckham, Jessica (Jason) Diamond and their children Talan and Jaycie, Troy Lassial and his children Duncan and Adrian, Kadie (Greg) Haines and their children Junior, Eliot, and Harper, Brenna (Thomas) Potrikus and their daughter Juliana, and Emily (Dylan) Shattuck of Iron Station, NC; his special dog Tanner; along with several cousins and dear friends.

He was predeceased by his parents, John and Jean Osgood, and his son Andrew James “AJ,” who was “always in his daily thoughts, every night in his dreams, and forever in his heart.”

Jim was born on January 9, 1956, in Ogdensburg, a son of John and Jean (Lang) Osgood. He graduated from Ogdensburg Free Academy. He married Rosanna (Groulx) on December 18, 2010, who loved him deeply and will miss him for the rest of her life.

Jim worked for the New York State Department of Corrections from 1989 to 2019 as a correctional officer, where he had the honor of serving as an honor guard. Before his time in corrections, he was employed with the USDA, working with animals, and at Standard Shade Roller, where he formed many lifelong friendships.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and trapping with his son AJ, brother Jack, nephews Nathan and Talan, and especially with his uncle Fran Downey. Jim was also known for his love of cooking and grilling for family and friends at gatherings, always aiming to bring joy and flavor to their lives. He cherished the time spent with his Department of Corrections brothers, believing in making their experiences the “Spice of Life.”

We will surely miss you, “Jim, Jimmy, Elvis & Ozzy.”

Memorial contributions can be made to the Black Lake Fish & Game Association, 1 Gilmour Road, Ogdensburg, NY 13669.

Condolences and fond memories can be shared online at www.foxandmurrayfuneralhome.com.