Dr. James P. Walsh, 79, of Falls Church, VA and prior Alexandria, VA passed away peacefully March 18th. Jim was predeceased by his parents, Patrick and Bernadine (King) Walsh, his siblings, Mary Shelia Muchard, Patrick B. Walsh, John T. Walsh, Irene R. Walsh and a nephew, John Patrick Walsh. Jim was born in New York City and moved to Syracuse, NY as a young boy.  He graduated from Assumption High School.  Jim served in the United States Army where he was a paratrooper with the 11th Airborne Division.   He received a Cum Laude Bachelor of Science degree from Syracuse University as well as a Master's degree.  He received his PhD from Brown University.  He was a member of the Brown Chapter Society of Sigma XI, PI Mu Epsilon National Honorary Mathematics Fraternity and the American Society for Engineering Education.  He retired in 1997 from the University of the District of Colombia as a professor of engineering. Jim spent many years giving back to the community.  He taught reading to illiterate adults and volunteered at animal shelters, including many years spent walking shelter dogs.   He was also a benefactor for animal rescue organizations in his area. He is survived by his sister in-law, Virginia Walsh, nine nieces and nephews, ten great nieces and nephews and two great great nephews.  Although he lived far from his family he always attended the important events in their lives.   He will be dearly missed. His family would like to thank the medical and Hospice staff at the Goodwin house. A Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday June 20th at 10:00am in Assumption Church 812 N. Salina St. Syracuse. Burial in Assumption Cemetery.  Donations may be made to the Animal Welfare League of Arlington, VA, 2650 S. Arlington, Mill Dr, Arlington, VA 22206 or the Humane Association of CNY, 4915 W. Taft Rd, Liverpool, NY 13088.