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James McDonald Obituary

McDONALD - James R. August 2, 2008, of Hamburg, NY, beloved husband of the late Josephine T. (nee Kaczmarek); dearest father of John, Dennis (Kathleen), Steven (Lauren), Ann Marie (Samuel) Pinelli, Eugene, Mary (Robert) Gullekson and Teresa (Gerard) Addison; also survived by 13 loving grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; son of the late Thomas and Elaine (nee Murphy) McDonald; brother of William Joe (Kathryn), Dorothy (Neal) Hassler and the late Regina (Donald) Swenson; also survived by nieces and nephews. Services from THE COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS, INC., 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna, NY, Wednesday at 9 AM and from Our Lady of Victory Basilica at 9:30. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Foundation, 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227 in James name. Visitation Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9.

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Published by Buffalo News on Aug. 4, 2008.

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Kathy Mendola

August 8, 2008

Mary
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

Mary O'Neil Pierce

August 4, 2008

My most sincere sympathy in your time of great loss. Your Dad was always a kind neighbor and family friend. He is with his beloved Josephine now.

Pam Van Coevering

August 4, 2008

I am so sorry that you all have lost your dad, especially so soon after Aunt Joe's passing. I have so many wonderful memories of Uncle Jim. Love to all of you. Pam Van Coevering

Kevin ONeil

August 4, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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