Updated Route for Chief James Sitek Procession Today

Today, the Southern Tier community will come together to pay final respects to a man who dedicated his life to service, Chief James Sitek.

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A processional will take place following his funeral at Saint Mary's Church in Kirkwood, offering the public an opportunity to stand along the route and honor his legacy and show support to his family.

Procession Set to Begin Midday

The processional is expected to depart from Saint Mary’s Church between 12:45 p.m. and 1 p.m. on Thursday. Please note that due to ongoing construction on Court Street, the original route has been modified.

Updated Processional Route

Here’s the updated path for those wishing to safely line the streets and pay tribute:

The procession will begin on Route 11 from the church in Kirkwood
It will continue onto Industrial Park Drive, crossing the bridge to Conklin Road
From there, it will follow Conklin Road/Conklin Avenue to Tompkins Street in Binghamton
It will then turn from Tompkins Street to Court Street
Continue along Court Street to Main Street
The procession will then head to Arch Street in Johnson City
From Arch Street, it moves to Harry L Drive, then onto Reynolds Road
The final stretch will be along Fairview Street in Johnson City

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Showing Respect Along the Way

Community members are welcome to stand along any part of the route, wave flags, or quietly reflect as the motorcade passes by. Whether you knew Chief Sitek personally or simply want to show appreciation for a life of service, your presence will be a powerful gesture of support for his family and fellow officers.

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