James-Ward-Obituary

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James S. Ward

Lancaster, New York

Jul 1, 1948 – May 4, 2025

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BORN
July 1, 1948
DIED
May 4, 2025
LOCATION
Lancaster, New York

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WARD – James S. July 1, 1948 – May 4, 2025  Of Lancaster, NY.  Beloved husband of Carol (Raniero) Ward; loving father of Jimmy (Maria) Ward, Janel (Joseph) Rupp; dearest grandfather of Alexis, Jared, Trevor, Joelle, Amanda (Andrew), Brandon (Victoria), Jasmine and Mari; great-grandfather of...

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Carol he will be truly missed. Love Nick Trombetto and Heidi Trombetto.

Mr. Ward was really great to me and our Rowley/Deertrail friends growing up. Always nice and inviting every time I came over as a kid! Helped introduce me to the sport of hockey and very supportive! Always think about him and the fun times growing up! Thank you Mr Ward! LOVE YOU!
~Phil Tasillo

To the best father-in-law a guy could ask for. From day one you have welcomed me into your family. Your love, dedication and generosity was unparalleled. From the time your grandchildren could barely walk to the time at the end where you could hardly walk, you never said no to any of them. You were always there. You were put on this planet to be a father and grandfather. And I was fortunate enough to be part of it.

You changed my life the day you became part of it and now the rest...

Grandpa: One of many, many things that describe who you were. You were so much more than just a grandparent, you were a Veteran, a fireman, a supporter, a listener, and one of my biggest fans. You showed up for me in every way that mattered, always quietly, but powerfully. You weren’t loud about your love, you simply showed up, time and time again. That consistency, that devotion, is something I will always treasure. I miss you already, Grandpa. But your love stays with me, steady, strong,...

Jim was always a guiding voice in my youth. I met Jim through my than best friend Joe, his brother-in-law and when we would got in trouble, Jim would be that voice that would knock our heads and give us that advice we needed. As I got older friendships moved apart, but I have always known Jim through the local fire department in the township I live in he was always there giving and cheerful person that I remembered in my youth. I realized later in life how right he was in so many ways and...

Grandpa, you were a superstar to me my entire life. Someone that was taken from me so unexpectedly and way too soon. I will forever miss talking to you and telling you all of my nursing stories. I will miss coming over to talk to you and Grandma about everything going on in my life after being at college. And I will definitely miss you surprising me at Olive Tree to give me a breather after a long shift. You have left such a strong impact in my life and I will never forget that about you....

My dad wasn’t just my father — he was my best friend, my teammate, and my anchor. We spoke every single day. We saw each other multiple times a week. We fished together, worked together, laughed together, and stood by each other through everything life threw our way. He was the kind of man who never let me down, never left my side, and never stopped showing up — with his strength, his love, and his quiet wisdom.

Every corner of my life has his fingerprints on it. Whether it was the...

My darling husband, You were my whole world, I will miss you more than I could even imagine. We were two pieces of a puzzle that fit together perfectly. My life will never be the same without you. No matter what I do or go you will always be in my heart. You always gave me everything I ever wanted. You never said the word no to me. We have two wonderful children and wonderful grandchildren so you have left your mark on this earth. You always gave your unselfish dedication to the family and...

To my Dad, just recently you told us that when we would look around your house, we would think of you because of the upgrades you had done. From the brick wall in the living room, the brick around the fireplace, the pillars leading into your morning room to the chair rail and shadow boxes in the dining room and especially the whole mud room that you created!! Well, Dad, there is way more than that to make me think of you!!!! Your love of clams, your love of our football Sundays together, your...