Obituary of James William Robert Beaney

James William Robert Beaney 37, of Mill Pond Drive, Lake Placid, NY passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake, NY. He was born on March 6th, 1986 to Julie (Gonyea) and James T. Beaney. Their blond blue-eyed son was soft spoken and sweet. He treasured his TMNT & WWF figures and a collection of wrestling tapes. As Jimmy got older he explored interests in baseball, basketball, and the culinary arts. An LPHS graduate of 2004, he went to Paul Smiths College to hone his craft. After working as a chef for many years he changed roles and became a Citizen Advocates job coach. He had enjoyed preparing volunteers for jobs in the workforce. Jimmy always remembered fondly the family trips, camping, pranks, and time spent with his sister Tara. In 2010 she gave birth to a son, Julius, who would become Jimmy’s best friend and partner in crime. He taught the young man about hip hop, 80s movies, a love for the NBA (go Celtics!) and collecting jerseys, they constantly shared memes and videos with each other. Jimmy shared nearly 16 years with his wife Whitney (Ratliff). They enjoyed relaxing at Camp, Christmas parties, family vacations, and many trips to the Palace Theater. He was a thoughtful and caring husband, and their time spent together in the ICU before his passing was particularly meaningful. His parents raised him to keep an eye out for anyone who may need help. Auctions, flea markets and antique shops with Julie and Jim taught him a love of both local history and bargains. He loved cooking for holidays and visiting Santa’s Workshop with his mom; and taking long-talk rides around town & drinking Stewart’s coffee with his late father. James was predeceased by his beloved father Jim, aunt Linda, grandparents, and far too many friends and family. Calling hours Will be held March 2nd from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the M. B. Clark, Inc,. Funeral Home in Lake Placid with a prayer service to follow at 12:00 PM Justice Martin will officiate. A reception will be held at the Crowne Plaza following the service. The M. B. Clark, Inc., Funeral Home in Lake Placid, NY is in charge of arrangements. Please visit www.mbclarkfuneralhome.com to share a story or upload a photograph to be included in the pages of the Tribute Book for the family to cherish.