Of Buffalo, New York entered into rest on January 4, 2026 at the age of 74. Beloved husband of 51 years to Patricia (Zurek) Flood. Devoted father of Kathleen (Daniel) Toole and Jennifer Flood. Dear grandfather of Katherine, Ryan, Emily and Meghan. Brother of MaryAlice (Michael) Bell and the late John Joseph Flood Jr.. Brother in law to Patricia Ann Flood. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Family and friends may call on Sunday January 11, 2026 from 4:30-7:30pm at DENGLER, ROBERTS, PERNA FUNERAL HOME, 3050 Delaware Ave. Kenmore, NY 14217. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday January 12, 2026 at 9:30am at St. Timothy RC Church, 565 East Park Dr. Tonawanda, NY 14150. Please assemble at church. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Joseph Collegiate Institute c/o The Maroon & White Fund, in Jim's memory. Jim was a 30year veteran of Erie County Sheriff's Department in the Road Patrol Division. Fond memories and condolences may be shared at www.denglerrobertspernakenmore.com.