James (Jim) H. MacDonald, age 84, of Hancock, NY died peacefully in his sleep on Monday, May 2, 2022. Jim was a life-long resident of Cadosia, NY. He was born in Hancock, NY on March 10, 1938, the son of James H. MacDonald and Pauline (Possemato) Warfield. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years Doris and his parents Pauline (Possemato) Warfield, James H. MacDonald. He is survived by four daughters Cory (Jack) Hazen; Julie (Tom) Lawler; Paula (Rob) Reinhard; Patty (John) Rosello; two sons Jim (Joannie) MacDonald; and Mike MacDonald; and a brother, Robert Possemato. Grandchildren, Amy Bollinger; Jamie (Josh) Ostrander; Jack (Amanda) Hazen; Jennifer (Dave) Gallo; Sean Lawler; Suzy (Buck) Szur; Jason (Amanda) Day; Glenn (Stephanie) Day; Michelle (Jeremy) Burke; Brittany (Patrick) Huffman; Cody (Carly) MacDonald; James R. MacDonald II; Chelsea MacDonald; Emily MacDonald and many great grandchildren, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Jim shared his wifes passion for his family. The roles of husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather were the most important things in life to him. He gave so much love to his family and was an amazing father and grandfather giving his family a strong example of what it means to be a husband, father and grandfather. Nothing gave him more joy than being surrounded by his family in "Pops Garage" BBQing, telling great stories and sharing memories. Jim was an avid sportsman throughout his life. One of his favorite pastimes was traveling to visit his many children with his loving navigator by his side. Jim worked many years in construction and finished his career working for the NY DOT bridge crew. Jim wished to have a private burial service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude Childrens Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Arrangements by Henderson-Biedekapp Funeral Chapel, Hancock.