He is survived by his wife of over 54 years, Carol Flesch Sands; and his children, James “Jamie” (Kelly) Sands and Jennifer Sands; as well as his sister, Darlenne Schibler, and several nieces and nephews.
Jim retired after 35 years with the Rochester City Fire Department, where he proudly worked both as a frontline fire fighter and as a fire safety official.
He volunteered his time with Artists Unlimited, Inc., and also held a board position with the organization. He was a member of the Rochester Philatelic Association and an avid woodworker.
Relatives and friends may call on Thursday, Jan. 10th, from 4-7PM at the Funeral Home of ALVAH HALLORAN & SON, 2125 Chili Ave., Gates. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30AM on Friday, Jan. 11th, at St. Monica’s Church, 34 Monica St. at the corner of Genesee St. Entombment to follow in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Jim’s honor to Holy Childhood, 100 Groton Pkwy, Rochester, NY 14623, or to Artists Unlimited Inc., PO Box 26766, Rochester, NY 14626.
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