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James Doldan Obituary
Aug. 18, 1935 – June 18, 2015
James L. Doldan, a saxophonist, long-distance bicyclist and teacher of industrial arts and technology in the Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda school district, died Thursday at Hospice Buffalo in Cheektowaga. He was 79.
Mr. Doldan, who earned a master's degree in education at the University at Buffalo, was known for playing saxophone in local bands and was a regular at the Colored Musicians Club.
While attending Buffalo Technical High School, he competed in cross-country running.
As an adult athlete, he participated in local cycling events and once traveled from Kenmore to Caldwell, N.J., and Massachusetts.
A former Mason and member of the Lions Club, he loved to play tennis, golf and billiards. Mr. Doldan attended Kenmore Presbyterian Church.
He is survived by a sister, Betty Barrett; three brothers, Joseph, Robert and Arthur; two daughters, Sheri Holda and Linda Haigle; and six sons, Christopher, James, David, Michael, Paul and Sean West.
A funeral service will follow visitation from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Lombardo Funeral Home, 899 Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst.
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for James Doldan
Milt Ehrenberg
June 30, 2015
I went to High School with Jim at Buffalo Tech, and years later he taught one of my sons- I saw him about six to eight weeks ago at the Blvd. Mall and walked a little with him- Some how I missed the obituary, and feel bad about not knowing. He was a very devoted teacher, and musician. It was a pleasure to have known him for the past 65 years.
Cindy Del Valle
June 23, 2015
I had Mr Doldan as a technology teacher at Franklin. He was a great teacher. My deepest condolences to his family....
Norma Alberti
June 23, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Doldan family. We have many fond memories of your dad. John and Norma Alberti
Linda Gregory
June 23, 2015
Mike, Carly, and the Doldan families,
I was very sorry to hear of your loss. Praying you will be Blessed with many wonderful memories. With Love,
brian evans
June 23, 2015
Prayers of peace and comfort to the entire Doldan family. Your Dad was a great guy..
Brian and Chris Evans
george antoniou
June 23, 2015
Mike, my sincere condolences.sorry for your loss.
June 22, 2015
Farewell to a great musician, deep and sincere condolences. Mike SantaMaria
June 22, 2015
May the peace of God be with all of you.
Jennifer May
June 22, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Jim was a wonderful person.
John Noworyta
June 21, 2015
Dear Doldan family,
Please accept my sincere condolences at this difficult time. I was a colleague of Jim's at B.F.M.S. He was a gentleman about whom I have fine memories. May God grant Jim eternal rest & peace, and may He bless your entire family.
June 21, 2015
Sean and family, so sorry to here of your dad's passing . Many funny memories of him in my younger days. He was always so sweet to me. God Bless...Laurie (West) Roza
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