Middlebury - James P. Trievel, 79, died Saturday morning, June 1, 2024 at his residence after dealing with many health issues.

He was born November 22, 1944 in Philadelphia, PA the son of Harold N. Trievel and Rose (Higgins) Trievel.

He had been employed as a utility worker for CVPS, now Green Mountain Power, for several years. James was a member of the Son's of the American Legion Post # 27 of Middlebury; he enjoyed outdoor activities, walking, biking and travel.

As a child, James was co-captain of the Harrowgate Stringband for many years with his younger brother, Joseph and his father, Harold Trievel, who started the string band in 1954. James's other brothers, Harold and Thomas were also members of the stringband, a tradition that the Trievel family enjoyed with many citizens of Philadelphia.

James became a Volunteer fireman for the Cinnaminson Fire Company after he graduated from Northeast Catholic High School in 1962 and remained with the fire company for several years until he moved to Vermont.

He is survived by his sister Rosemary McGuigan Bennett, of Philadelphia, PA and by several nieces and nephews.

James was predeceased by his parents, by his companion Mary Ann Gardner, by his siblings, Joseph, Thomas and Harold Trievel.

Visitation will be held at the Sanderson Funeral home in Middlebury, VT on Monday, June 24, 2024 from 5:00pm to 6:00pm for all who would like to pay your respects. A memorial service will immediately follow at 6:00pm at the funeral home. Burial will take place on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 9:00am.

Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home.

Online condolences at www.sandersonfuneralservice.com