James Patrick McFeeley, Jr.
January 21, 1923 ~ May 11, 2017
Scarborough - James P. McFeeley Jr., 94, of Whistler Landing, died at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House on May 11, 2017.
Mr. McFeeley was born in Gloversville, NY, the son of the late James and Leda (Lathers) McFeeley Sr. He attended the State University of New York in Albany, graduating in 1944. He also pursued graduate work at SUNY (Albany), New York University and the University of Southern Maine.
Mr. McFeeley taught secondary school mathematics for 41 years at Hempstead, NY, Scarsdale, NY and at Robert W. Traip Academy in Kittery, Maine. Following his retirement in 1985, he volunteered at the Portland Museum of Art and St. Luke's Cathedral in Portland.
James was predeceased by his partner of 60+ years, Eugene C. Kelley Jr.; sister, Margaret Archinal; and brother, Robert McFeeley. He is survived by a niece, Marilyn Cornell of Gloversville, NY; nephew, Timothy McFeeley of Washington, D.C; and several grand nieces and nephews.
Services will be private. Arrangements are under the direction of the Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland.
Those desiring may make memorial contributions to The Cedars Retirement Community, 630 Ocean Ave, Portland, ME 04103
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Mr. McFeeley was a most memorable and gifted teacher. I still recall things he said 50 years later. I am happy to learn he had such a long life and that so many other students were inspired by him as well.
– Gay Armsden
Thank you Mr McFeeley for giving me a second chance in school by believing I could succeed because I did! I will never forget you! Laurie Greenier Riley
– Laurie Riley
Mr.McFeeley was the most fantastic teacher! We had some great teachers at Traip, but he was the absolute best! I had him for 2 years, our class being lucky enough to get him more than once. I will never forget his moving among us as we worked on problems, doing unexpected things to keep us awake in the class after lunch. RIP!
– Barbara Bickmore Robertson
Thanks for being a positive influence on my life. Your student Charles Hayward.
– Charles Hayward
Mr. McFeeley was the most talented, inspirational and gifted teacher I ever encountered. He made learning fun and exciting, even calculus! He made a positive difference in my life and I will continue to think of him often. My condolences to his family. Jane Lincoln
– Jane L. Lincoln
Jim was a true gentleman and a wonderful neighbor. We will miss him.
– Carole and Guy Mainella
Jim was a well respected friend and neighbor of my mother and father in Scarborough, Maine. He enjoyed having a glass of wine and conversation with neighbors occasionally, and the few times my husband and I were able to join them we found him to be articulate and interesting. We always enjoyed his company.
– Betsy Hanscom