Of West Seneca, NY, April 1, 2021. Beloved husband of 52 beautiful years to Joan (nee Bavaro); loving father of Jon (Sally Merritt), Jeffrey (Angela), Johanna (Steven Schwartz) and Janet; cherished grandfather of Ann Schwartz, Lucas and Corbin Day; dearest brotherin-law of Elizabeth Chapman and Nicholas (Carolee) Bavaro; survived by nieces and nephews. Jim proudly served as a Sergeant in the US Air Force.
Family will be present Tuesday, 3-7 PM at HOY FUNERAL HOME, 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, 1 PM at St. Vincent de Paul R.C. Church, 6441 Seneca St., Spring Brook. Family and friends are welcomed. Live streaming for mass will be available at https://m.facebook.com/svdpspringbrook/. Face masks required. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Hospice Buffalo, or Cat by Cat, Inc. Condolences at www.hoyfuneralhome.com