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James DEE Obituary

DEE - James W.
Age 61, of Buffalo, February 20, 2023. father of Stephanie (Peter Finley) Dee-Finley, son of Patricia A. (nee Sweeney) and the late James M. Dee, brother of Grace (Ted) Poitras, Denise (Larry) Poitras, Patricia (Fredric Trunzo) Dee, Christine (Fred Merwin) Dee and the late Daniel Dee. Also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday, March 2, 2023 from 6-8 PM at JOHN O. ROTH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 25 William St. (between Morgan & Broad Sts) in Tonawanda, where a Memorial Service will be conducted at 8 PM following the visitation. Everyone is welcome to attend. Memories and condolences may be shared at
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Published by Buffalo News on Feb. 28, 2023.

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Fran

June 8, 2025

I know Jim from back in the 90s when he was working at a pizza place in Williamsville, he was so funny making everyone around him laugh, so sorry for the family's loss

Tom Davies

March 10, 2023

So sorry for the loss. I knew him at St Lukes. He was an amazing person. I missed getting his calls and talking about everything.

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Mary Wagner

March 4, 2023

I volunteered at St Luke´s Mission and worked with Jim most of my time there. He was a fun person, always made me laugh and made volunteering enjoyable. So sorry for your loss. He will be greatly missed.

Denise

March 3, 2023

Brother Jim we will Love and miss you always. Sister Denise , Larry Jacquelyn & Lawrence. Eternal Rest grant unto him O Lord. Let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in the peace of your love forever and ever. Amen

Ronda

March 2, 2023

My sincere condolences. Jimmy was one of the funniest, caring, and quick witted people I knew. He always greeted you with a big smile and was quick with a joke. He will be missed greatly. With love, Ronda and Family

Ann Marie Adamski

February 28, 2023

I am so sorry to here about James,we go back over 45 years,black rock days and chance meetings over the years.He was always charming and polite and I was always happy to see him.AnnMarieAdamskiHeary

Liz Carducci Keller

February 28, 2023

Grace & Ted sorry for your loss.

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