James J. Hart, Sr, a longtime resident of Sleepy Hollow died February 6, 2026 at the age of 77. Born in the Bronx on September 2, 1948, he was the son of James J. and Ida (Calitri) Hart.

After settling in North Tarrytown, Jim became very involved in both the Villages of Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown. Most of his career was being the Treasurer of the Village of Tarrytown. He had retired after over forty years of service. Prior to that, he had been an Assistant Treasurer in the Village of Sleepy Hollow and in retirement, he became part-time Treasurer for the Greenville Fire Department.

Jim had been a Trustee in the Village of Sleepy Hollow for many years. He also volunteered on the Board of the Community Opportunity Center in Tarrytown. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aeries 1042. Jim will be remembered for his love of Country Music, but mostly for being a loving and wonderful grandfather to the lights of his life, Ashlee and James.

Surviving are his loving son and daughter-in-law James J. Hart, Jr.(Jennifer), his cherished grandchildren Ashlee and James J, Hart, III and his sisters Elizabeth Wabnitz and Jo-Anne Hart. He was predeceased by his sister Carol Frerick and his brother Edward Hart.

Visitation will be at Coffey Funeral Home on Thursday from 4PM to 8PM. His Funeral Mass will be at Transfiguration Church on Friday at 10:30 followed by interment in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery.