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James BISTOFF Obituary

BISTOFF - James A.
Of Lancaster, New York, November 2, 2021. Beloved husband of Lynn (Wienckowski); loving father of Ashley Leslie and Adam (Casey) Bistoff; dearest grandfather of Colton and Anderson; son of the late Claude and late Majorie; brother of Gerald (Joan), Kathleen Jones, Mary (Frank) McCarty and John (Sharon); son-in-law of Leonard and the late Anna Marie Wienckowski; brother-in-law of Andrea (Mark) Woodward, Leonard (Mary), Drayton and the late Brian Wienckowski also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family will receive relatives and friends at the WENDEL & LOECHER, INC., FUNERAL HOME, 27 Aurora Street, Lancaster, Saturday, from 1-5 PM. Please share online condolences at www.wendelandloecherinc.com

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Published by Buffalo News on Nov. 4, 2021.

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Steven LaRue

November 6, 2021

Sincerest condolences lil sister. May the Lord peace by with you and your family.

Bob and Kathrine Murphy

November 5, 2021

To the Bistoff Family. Sorry to hear about Jim's passing. It has been a long time but he was a great mentor and friend.

Mark & Mary Ann Goehle

November 5, 2021

Deepest sympathies to the entire Family.

Barbara Whelan

November 4, 2021

My prayers for you Lynn, Ashley and Adam. So sorry for your heart ache and loss. May the cherished memories of your dear husband and father help to carry you through these difficult days. Remember his smile and how contagious it was.

November 4, 2021

Lynn, we were so sad to hear of Jims passing. He was a wonderful funny guy, and we have many memories of good times with you guys! His laugh got everyone laughing! Hopefully all your wonderful memories will help you thru this. Bill and Leslie

Sam S. Gagliardi

November 4, 2021

I'm so sorry for your loss. RIP Jim

Dan O´Neill

November 4, 2021

Only got to talk with James for a short time. We had some good laughs despite him not feeling well. Sorry to hear about his passing, he was a great guy. Condolences to the family. Rest In Peace.

henry koziol

November 4, 2021

When I think of Jim he always had a smile , a laugh and a story. My sincere condolences to Lynn and the entire family!

Bill Schroeder

November 4, 2021

To the Bistoff Family, so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. He always had that big smile and a joke or two. He was a wonderful friend and will be sadly missed. May he rest in peace.

Linda Mcfarland

November 3, 2021

We are heart broken to hear of Jim's passing.So many great memories ..so many wonderful moments at SME and SMH .We loved Jim very much ..such a fun and sweet man.Our thoughts are with you Lynn ,Ashley,and Adam .God Bless ..Linda and Joe McFarland

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