Ballston Lake, NY - James H. Bozony entered into eternal rest on Thursday, October 18, 2012 at Wesley Health Care Center at the age of 83. Jim was born in Saratoga Springs, was an avid player and student of the game of billiards. He and his loving wife Rita, attended several world open championship matches. Jim was one of eight children, born to the late Michael and Anna Jacko Bozony. He retired from General Electric in Schenectady, working for over 18 years as a machinist and 12 years as an Industrial Arts teacher in the Schalmont School District. Jim was an accomplished woodworker and built his own house while working at General Electric. He and Rita enjoyed several years as members of many local square dance groups. After a long and sometimes hard life, Jim is finally at rest. In addition to his parents, Jim was predeceased by one son, James Bozony, who tragically drowned 34 years ago at Saratoga Lake; his five brothers, Michael, John, Andrew, George and William Bozony and two sisters, Mary Gorham and Helen Carr. Jim is survived by his loving wife of over 60 years, Rita Kussius Bozony; one daughter, Kathleen Laird; two adapted grandsons, Michael and Thomas Laird and several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call from 10am to 12noon Monday, October 22, 2012 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (584-5373). A funeral service will follow at noon at the funeral home. Burial will be in the family plot at Malta Ridge Cemetery, Malta. As a special tribute to Jim's memory, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 260 Osborne Road, Loudonville, NY 12211, the American Heart Association, 440 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205 or the American Diabetes Association, 7 Washington Square, Albany, NY 12205. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.