James W. Wainacht age 73 of Glen Spey, NY , formerly of New Canaan, Connecticut passed away January 18, 2017 at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis, NY. He was born on April 19, 1943 in Norwalk, Conn, the son of the late Andrew and Theresa Hornyak Wainacht. He proudly served our country during the Cuban Missile Crisis with the US Marines. Jim was retired as a Lieutenant from the New Canaan Police Dept. after many years of dedicated service. He was a member of the New Canaan P.B.A, a life member of VFW Post #653, New Canaan, and a member of the Knights of Columbus, Council #2287, in New Canaan. James was married to Marsha Weed Wainacht who pre-deceased him. He is survived by his son Richard Wainacht and his daughter Deborah Wainacht both of Glen Spey, his brother Andrew Wainacht and his wife Sharon of Darien, as well as several nieces and nephews. A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at Noon at St Aloysius Church, Cherry St., New Canaan, CT Interment will follow in Lakeview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to C.O.P.S. Concerns of Police Survivors- Line of Duty https://www.nationalcops.org/ . The Hoyt Funeral Home, New Canaan is assisting the family. For online condolences and directions visit www.hoytfuneralhome.com Saturday February 18, 2017 , 12:00 PM at St. Aloysius Church Click for Map and Directions Saturday February 18, 2017 , 1:00 PM at Lakeview Cemetery Click for Map and Directions