James E. "Jimmy" RICHNER

RICHNER - James E. "Jimmy"
"Owner of The Jetport Restaurant." Age 84, of the Town of Niagara, NY, passed from this life on Tuesday, September 24, 2019. Born on April 4, 1935 in Ashland, PA, he was the son of the late Chester Richner and the late Cynthia and John Ashworth. In April of 1959, Jimmy, as he was known to family and friends, married the love of his life and later his business partner and rock, the former Shirley A. Hammer. She predeceased him on March 11, 2018. PFC Jimmy Richner proudly served in the United States Army until his honorable discharge on September 30, 1962. Jimmy owned and operated four family businesses, The former Jimmy's American and later, for 47 years, The Jetport Restaurant, Jetport Motors and Jetport Auto Sales. Survivors include his children, Ricky (Marcie) Richner, Randy Richner and Ronny (Susan) Richner; grandchildren, Kyle (Sarah), Aaron, John, Chase, Lauren, Alexa and Brooke Richner and Tina (Ra'l) N'ñez; great-granddaughter, Giovanni; siblings, Mary (late Richard) Luh, Dolores Jordan and Jackie (Tim) Swift and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation will be on Sunday, September 29th from 3-8 PM in the Chapel of OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, 2215 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY, where a Prayer Service and Military Honors will conclude visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings may be made to a veterans charity of one's choice. Jimmy graciously donated his body to the Anatomical Gift Program of University at Buffalo. Arrangements are under the direction of Michael R. Goodlander. For online condolences, to view his tribute video and his full obituary, please visit www.goodlandercares.com