Celebrating the life of
James Elias Redcay, Sr.
February 19, 2008 - February 19, 2008
James Elias Redcay, Sr.
SAVANNAH – James Elias Redcay, Sr., age 92, died Monday, February 18, 2008, at St. Joseph's Hospital from complications due to a severe fall.
A native of Reading, Pennsylvania, Mr. Redcay graduated from Lehigh University in 1937.
He began a long career of forty-two years with York Corporation which was later acquired by Borg-Warner Corporation. He served as President of Borg-Warner International and York International over a period of ten years and traveled extensively around the world. In 1978 Mr. Redcay retired from York International and moved with his wife to Skidaway Island in Savannah.
Mr. Redcay had a lifelong love of music, sailing and automobiles, which included taking apart a Model T Ford at the age of twelve.
He is survived by his wife of sixty years, Madge R. Redcay of Savannah; two daughters, Elizabeth Keith and Katharine Redcay, both of Memphis, TN; a son, James Elias Redcay, Jr. of Jamieson, PA; five grandchildren, Amy Parmegiani, Anna Madeleine Redcay, James Elias Redcay, III, Rachel Elizabeth O'Connor and Margaret Elaine O'Connor; and one great-grandchild.
The family suggests that any remembrances be made to The American Red Cross, 25 Tibet Ave., Savannah, GA 31406 or to The Salvation Army, P.O. Box 23798, Savannah, GA 31403.
Dear Madge: Here's one from your old York neighborhood. I think you knew that I took over 'the Blakey house' in 1994 and love being here, but miss the Redcays. Wonderful obit & photo in our paper last week but, of course I was saddened by Jim's demise.Do you ever get to York anymore from Skidway? Would love to see you again on Niles Lane. My guestroom is yours! Call me sometime. My cell no. is 717-542-2880. PS I'm a great grandmother, too! Never thought I'd live to see the day. By the way, I bump into Jeanette now & then.
- Julia Ann Blakey Butler, York, PA
Dear Madge and Family, After reading of Jim's death this week in the York Dispatch, I telephoned Perry in Fort Myers. We are both very saddened at Jim's passing. Perry spoke of all the great times the Redcays and Hildebrands shared throughout the years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. With Deepest Sympathy, Perry Hildebrand and Margo Ilgenfritz
- Margo Ilgenfritz, Spring Grove, PA
IN ADDITION TO EXPRESSING MY CONDOLENCES TO MADGE AND THE FAMILY I HAVE NOTHING BUT WONDERFUL MEMORIES OF MY KIND FRIEND JIM AS WE FIDDLED IN THE EIGHTIES WITH SAILBOATS AND COMPUTERS, IN THE NINETIES WITH AUTOMOBILES WHILE SAVORING ALWAYS THE RENOWNED REDCAY PARTIES AND HOSPITALITY. REST IN PEACE.
- JOOST GOMPELS, SAVANNAH, GA
Madge, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. You and Jim were such wonderful neighbors to Billy and I. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Fondly, Yvonne Tyson
- Yvonne Tyson, savannah, GA
MRS. REDCAY, WE WERE VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF MR. REDCAYS PASSING. PLEASE KNOW TAHT YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS. BETH, IKE & VANESSA CLEARWATER POOLS
- CLEARWATER POOLS AND PATIOS, SAVANNAH, GA
Rest eternal grant unto Jim, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon him. With love, Sigrid and Phil
- Philip Kirk, Savannah, GA
Dear Madge: Here's one from your old York neighborhood. I think you knew that I took over 'the Blakey house' in 1994 and love being here, but miss the Redcays. Wonderful obit & photo in our paper last week but, of course I was saddened by Jim's demise.Do you ever get to York anymore from Skidway? Would love to see you again on Niles Lane. My guestroom is yours! Call me sometime. My cell no. is 717-542-2880. PS I'm a great grandmother, too! Never thought I'd live to see the day. By the way, I bump into Jeanette now & then.
- Julia Ann Blakey Butler, York, PA
Dear Madge and Family, After reading of Jim's death this week in the York Dispatch, I telephoned Perry in Fort Myers. We are both very saddened at Jim's passing. Perry spoke of all the great times the Redcays and Hildebrands shared throughout the years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. With Deepest Sympathy, Perry Hildebrand and Margo Ilgenfritz
- Margo Ilgenfritz, Spring Grove, PA
IN ADDITION TO EXPRESSING MY CONDOLENCES TO MADGE AND THE FAMILY I HAVE NOTHING BUT WONDERFUL MEMORIES OF MY KIND FRIEND JIM AS WE FIDDLED IN THE EIGHTIES WITH SAILBOATS AND COMPUTERS, IN THE NINETIES WITH AUTOMOBILES WHILE SAVORING ALWAYS THE RENOWNED REDCAY PARTIES AND HOSPITALITY. REST IN PEACE.
- JOOST GOMPELS, SAVANNAH, GA
Madge, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. You and Jim were such wonderful neighbors to Billy and I. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Fondly, Yvonne Tyson
- Yvonne Tyson, savannah, GA
MRS. REDCAY, WE WERE VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF MR. REDCAYS PASSING. PLEASE KNOW TAHT YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS. BETH, IKE & VANESSA CLEARWATER POOLS
- CLEARWATER POOLS AND PATIOS, SAVANNAH, GA
Rest eternal grant unto Jim, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon him. With love, Sigrid and Phil
- Philip Kirk, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
