James J. Tuttle

Dundee, NY October 16, 1936 – January 1, 2013 Age 76

James J. "Jim" Tuttle III

Dundee: James J. "Jim" Tuttle III, age 76, of The Homestead, previously of Dundee, N.Y., died Tuesday, January 1, 2013, at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Penn Yan, N.Y. There are no prior calling hours. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 pm Friday (Jan. 11) at Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water Street, Dundee, with Mary Root officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Dundee Fire Company Emergency Squad, 12 Union St., Dundee, NY 14837.

Jim was born October 16, 1936, in Elmira, NY, the son of the late James J. and Victoria Fiola Tuttle II. A dairy farmer on the family farm as soon as he was old enough to work, Jim had worked for Penn Yan Boats for over 20 years and for Angel's Restaurant for years. He also will be remembered by many people whom he sold firewood to.

On May 14, 1988, in Barrington, NY, he married the former Barbara K. English Gavigan. Mr. Tuttle was a member of the Penn Yan Moose Lodge.

He is survived and will be missed by his wife of 24 years, Barbara K. Tuttle, at home; 3 daughters, Ruth Ann Schenck of Dundee, Debra (Craig) Litchfield of Columbus, NC, Cindy (Jeff) Hansen of Roseville, FL; 3 sons, James J. Tuttle IV of Dundee, Patrick (Linda) Gavigan of Penn Yan, Roy Gavigan of Dundee; 6 grandchildren; 1 great granddaughter; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by a sister, Barbara Wheeler, on July 6, 2012.

Online condolences can be sent by visiting www.bairdfuneralhomedundee.com.