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James WELLS Obituary

WELLS - James P. November 6, 2012, beloved husband of Rita H. (nee Hurliman) Wells; devoted father of Margaret R. Wells (John R. Drexelius, Jr.), Mary Jean Wells (Brian A. Kozlowski), Patrick J. Wells (Patricia Hardina), Paul F. (Eve P.) Wells, Seamus M. (Hanh N.) O'Brien and Maureen B. Wells; loving grandfather of James, Michelle, Kathleen, Sarah, West, Patrick, Stephen, Ethan, Philip, Natalie, Nathaniel and Joshua; dear brother of Robert M. Wells and the late Daniel E. (Lorraine) Wells and Raymond F. Wells; brother-in-law of Alice Wells, Jacqueline Wells, Louis (Ruth) Hurliman, Rosemary (Vito) Rizzo, Anthony Hurliman, Mary Ann Hurliman, Lorraine (Robert) Urso and the late Dorothy (Arthur) Gorski and James Hurliman; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the C. MERTZ & SON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 911 Englewood Ave. on Wednesday from 4-8 PM and Thursday from 2-5 and 7-9 PM. All are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at. St. John the Baptist Church (Englewood Ave.) Friday at 10:45 AM. Please assemble at church. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. John the Baptist Church or The Buffalo Zoo are appreciated. Jim was a decorated Korean War veteran, a retired teacher from the North Tonawanda City School District and a retired New York State Park Police officer. Share condolences at mertzfh.com

Published by Buffalo News from Nov. 7 to Nov. 8, 2012.
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Pat, Patty and family, our sincere condolences on what was for many of us at Marquette a true icon, whether he knew it or not. He will be missed. Great memories of commuting between Buffalo and Toronto back in the day. The entire Wells family is in our thoughts and prayers.

November 13, 2012

My family and I lived for many years at 189 Heath, down the block. Mr. Wells was a kind man, and he and his wife always made their home open to the neighborhood kids. I have very fond memories. Thoughts and prayers with you all.

Ellen Rosen

November 9, 2012

I learned today of Jim's death---he had a wonderful sense of humor---Peace to all of you---Ida Hussey

November 9, 2012

Dear Pat, Patty, Nate and Josh,
I am so sorry for the loss of your dad and grandpa. From what I've read, he sounds like an admirable man who gave so much to his community.

Kathleen Flyg

November 8, 2012

Maureen,
Our deepest condolences to
you and your family on the loss of your father. Your in our thoughts and prayers.

Claire and David Nablo

November 8, 2012

Rita & family, Sorry to hear of Jim/s passing. My Dad Sheldon thought the world of him. My husband & I moved to Rochester, & I happen to buy the Buffalo News, & saw the notice. Our prayers are with you & the family. Colleen Wyman Cronenberger and Bud Cronenberger

November 8, 2012

Paul, Seamus, and Family.....very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Tim O'Brien

November 8, 2012

Seamus, Paul and family,
Condolences from our entire family.

Dan and Julie Higgins

November 8, 2012

Maureen and family I am so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for all of you during this most difficult time.

Rose Goldstein

November 8, 2012

Maureen, I know how hard it is to lose a parent, think of all the good memories you have had with him. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Carol Rusinski

November 7, 2012

Dear Maureen,
There are no words to express the sympathy I feel for you with the loss of your dad. I will always remember his sense of humor and his caring.
Ilona

November 7, 2012

Dear Rita and family, you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Maureen, Terry Bender

November 7, 2012

Maureen, Dan and I are sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Nicole Schulte

November 7, 2012

Rita,

We were so sorry to hear of the passing of your dear husband, Jim. May he rest in peace and may God grant comfort to all who mourn his loss.

Jim & Betty Maciejewski

November 7, 2012

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

Pete Tarasow

November 7, 2012

Loving thoughts and prayers are with the entire Wells family at this time of great loss. The Petrosino Family

November 7, 2012

My deepest condolences to the Wells family on the loss of Jim. He was a great guy. I will always remember the fun times that our families had together. You are in my thoughts and prayers

Catherine Marinelli Lloyd

November 7, 2012

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