Saratoga Springs, NY - James G. Krappman passed way Saturday (Oct. 9, 2010) at Saratoga Hospital. He was 56. Born on November 23, 1953 in Saratoga Springs, NY, he was a son of the late Fred and Joan Goulden Krappman. He was a graduate of Saratoga Springs High School. James worked for the State of New York at Mt. McGregor and Wilton Developmental Center for over thirty years as a stationary engineer/boiler operator. He also helped out with the family bait shop. James enjoyed being with his family and friends. He was a lifetime member of the Wilton Fire Department and a member of the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge No. 161. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by several aunts and uncles. Survivors include a brother, John Krappman and his wife Shirley; one niece, Kristin Keegan and her husband Joshua, one nephew, Stephen Krappman and his wife Tina; one great nephew, Peyton Keegan; one great niece, Brianna Krappman, all of Saratoga Springs; two aunts, Elizabeth Williams and Katherine Bellamy of Ballston Spa; one uncle, Earl Hughes of Saratoga Springs and several cousins. Relatives and friends may call from 6 to 8pm Thursday (Oct. 14, 2010) at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway (584-5373). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30am Friday at St. Clement's Church, 231 Lake Ave. by the Rev. Neil Draves-Arpaia Burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery, Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs. Memorials may be made in his name to St. Peter's ALS Regional Center, 315 South Manning Blvd., Albany, NY 12208. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.