Father James R. Carney, a Jesuit for 69 years and a priest for 56 years, died May 28 at Murray-Weigel Hall, the Bronx. He was 87.

Born in Manhattan, he attended Regis H.S. and his life as a Jesuit priest revolved around Regis.

In 1958, he began his long, unbroken association with Regis until his retirement in 2002. He taught Latin, English and religion, 1958-69, as well as assisted in student counseling. He also served in alumni affairs, as director of development and moderator of the Regis Alumni Association.