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Obituary for James "Jim" Mettler

James "Jim"  Mettler
Jim Mettler of Suffern, NY passed away on August 13, 2021 with his family by his side. He was born in Nyack, NY on March 2, 1944 to Thomas and Jane Mettler. He was a proud graduate of Princeton University (Class of 1966) and went on to have a successful career in Legal sales. Jim’s heart and soul belonged to Huletts Landing, NY, in his beloved cabin on Lake George, where he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

Jim is survived by his wife Ellie Mettler, daughters Samantha Kowalczyk (Jeff), Marlo McPartland, Mindy Spiegel, Lauren Johnson, Lisa Lancia and Lynda Babaian (Greg). He is also survived by his cherished grandchildren Corey, Jesse, Aidan, Leighann, Emma, Emily, Alexa, Gabriella, John, Meaghan, Joseph, Cole and Tyler. He is also survived by his brother-in-law, Mike Growney, son-in-law, Alex Machado and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, step-mother Betty Mettler, siblings Tommy Mettler and Betsy Growney, and daughter Mikki Machado.


Visiting hours will be held at Hanneman Funeral Home, Inc. 88 South Broadway, Nyack, NY on Wednesday, August 18th from 4:00-8:00 PM. The funeral service will be at Grace Episcopal Church, 130 1st Avenue in Nyack onThursday at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jim’s memory to Camp Dudley, where he spent many happy summers during his childhood: https://www.campdudley.org/givenow/
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