James P. "Jim" Dellea, 87 of West Stockbridge, MA passed away peacefully on August 14, 2026.  Jim was born on May 15, 1939 in West Stockbridge where he lived his entire life.  He was the son of the late Anthony J. and Margaret Boyne Dellea and a 1957 graduate of Williams High School.  After completing school he went on to work as a heavy equipment operator for both General Sand & Gravel and John S. Lane Corp. for a combined career of 41 years.

Jim married the former Rosemary Ranzoni on May 21, 1960. They celebrated 66 years of marriage together this past spring.  Jim was a member of both the Stockbridge Sportsmen's Club, a charter member of the West Stockbridge Sportsmen's Club, and the Berkshire Beagle Club, where he spent time with his two beagles-Molly and Brooke.  As an avid outdoorsman, Jim was a prowess hunter of white-tail deer, turkey and wildlife as a whole. He often was seen fishing in local rivers and streams for fish of any kind, especially trout.  He also took many big game hunting trips to both Canada and Newfoundland for moose and caribou over the years with friends and family.  Jim's true joy was spending time with his grandson, Garrett, who he loved to watch play baseball for many years, missing very few games.

Jim is survived by his loving wife Rosemary; his daughter Jane (Marc) of West Stockbridge and his beloved grandson, Garrett Curtin; along with his dog, Luna and several nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his two infant children, both a son and a daughter, and his in-laws John and Isolina Ranzoni.

A liturgy of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, August 19th at St. Patrick's Church in West Stockbridge at 10:30 AM.  Burial will follow in St. Patrick's Cemetery.  Visiting hours will be on Tuesday, August 18th from 4 – 6 PM at the Kelly Funeral Home in Lee.

Friends wishing may make donations in his memory to the Massachusetts Paraplegic Hunt in c/o the Kelly Funeral Home   3 Main Street  Lee, MA  01238.

Massachusetts Paraplegic Hunt
c/o The Kelly Funeral Home 3 Main Street, Lee MA 01238