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James McGraw Obituary

McGraw, James W.

Oct 4, 2025

Of Grand Island. Father of Justin (Jessica), Jordan and Jarret McGraw. Grandfather of Wyatt, Declan, Vera, Emery and Dallas. Son of James F. McGraw and the late Jeannette and Michael Wall. Brother of Michelle (Theodore) Sectish, Karen (Patrick) Gendrue and Ted McGraw. Friends may call Thursday 10-1 PM followed by a Prayer Service with Military Honors at 1 PM at the Kaiser Funeral Home, 1950 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island, NY. Share condolences at kaiserfuneral.com.

Published by Buffalo News on Oct. 8, 2025.

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Carol M.

October 9, 2025

Nice memories of one of my best friends at Kenmore West - home room for 3 years, in some of the same classes and we commiserated over having Hubie Klein for Math. My condolences to the family.

Kelly Family

October 8, 2025

Dear Jarrett and Family,
Our hearts go out to All of you in this sad time.Prayers to All of you.May he RIP

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Kaiser Funeral Home

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Kaiser Funeral Home

1950 Whitehaven Road, Grand Island, NY

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