James-Grubka-Obituary

James Hilary Grubka

East Aurora, New York

1945 - 2024

About

LOCATION
East Aurora, New York

Obituary

Send Flowers

Grubka, James Hilary December 5, 1945 - April 8, 2024 Of East Aurora, NY. As a good and faithful servant, Jim went home to meet his savior on April 8th. Grieved by his wife, the love of his life, Bonnie (Philipps) and sons James Matthew (Kara), Michael John (Krissi), Jacob Andrew (Regan), Joshua...

Read More

Guest Book

Not sure what to say?

Sorry to hear that Jim Grubka has passed away. I used to teach at Christ the King Seminary. I was away in India, and got back to the diocese of Buffalo just a few weeks ago. May the Lord grant Jim eternal rest.

My deepest condolences to Bonnie and family. Jim leaves an incredible legacy of love, kindness and selfless generosity. Heartfelt thanks to him for serving our country as well as countless hours of community service. May he rest in peace.

My deepest condolences to Bonnie and family. Jim leaves an incredible legacy of love, kindness and selfless generosity. Heartfelt thanks to him for serving our country as well as countless hours of community service. May he rest in peace.

Jim and I served together in Vietnam, 1st 52nd 198th LIB Company E (Recon) in 1969 and 1970. Jim and I were both graduates of NCO school at Ft. Benning, GA in 1969. We ended up on the same fire base in Vietnam (LZ Stinson aka LZ Buff) in a small Recon platoon of 18 men. Jim helped me to build the "New Recon Bunker" with plywood walls, floor and ceiling. We even built in a shaving station, Jim's idea. After Vietnam, we went our separate way, until Christmas of 2000. After 30 years, 3 of...

Jim- You were one of a kind. You were always joking around and making people laugh.You were a great bowling partner, too. Rest in peace- you will never be forgotten!! I share the family´s loss. Love, Elaine Imiola

Jim led a life of faith and service to others. It was my honor to work along side him at St. Luke's Mission of Mercy where he made a tremendous impact. He will be remembered for his work for the poor and is deeply loved by all his friends at St. Luke's. Well done to one of God's good and faithful servants. May God give comfort to his dear family. With admiration, Kathleen Mattar

My sincere condolences to all the Grubka family. Jim loved God and Country and was certainly one of our best. We will miss him. Rest in peace, Friend.