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James VANTUYL Obituary
VanTUYL - James January 21, 2017, beloved husband of the late Kathleen R. VanTuyl (nee Kane); devoted father of Theresa Hepp and Jennifer Fowler; grandfather of Cassandra Fowler and Adam Hepp; brother of Judith (John) Ciccone, Jean (Russell) Koch and John VanTuyl; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family and friends may call Wednesday 3-7 PM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 9:30 AM at St. Gregory the Great Church, 200 St. Gregory Court, Williamsville. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Canisius College. Online condolences may be shared at www.TheDietrichFuneralHome.com
Memories and Condolences
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Pat Berger
January 26, 2020
Jim,Corkey was a genuine good guy, loved his Wife and Girls and his Golfing buddies at TVCC! The laughs joys and compassion for others, No regrets here, Miss Kathy! PS his buddy passed 7-31-18 I am sure they are in Heaven Playing Golf together and cracking a few jokes!
Michael Bamberg
February 11, 2017
Terry and Jen,
So sorry to hear of Corks passing. I will always think of him smiling, and laughing. He taught me to drive the boat up in Canada, talking my parents into letting me play football, and was a great roll model growing up. I feel blessed to have had him and your family in my life.
Joan Borzilleri
January 27, 2017
There were a number of Nardin girls who were very fond of Corky - he was always Judy's little brother and lots of fun to be around. So sorry to lose him so young.
Don and Joan (Becker) Borzilleri
Joe Cottrell Jr.
January 26, 2017
I am so sorry to learn of Jim's passing. I have many great memories of all those years at the bus company. Know that he and the entire family will be in my prayers.
Steve, Coco & Avery Koch
January 25, 2017
When I was a kid, Uncle Corky was always who I pictured when I thought of a businessman. He gave me my first baseball glove, & I'll remember how he'd greet you with "Senator!" Or "Lucky Pierre!" I feel lucky that my daughter got to visit him last summer. Though we couldn't make it to Buffalo, we're there in spirit with Terry, Jenny, Adam, Cassie, Aunt Judy, Uncle John, & Mom. God bless.
John OConnor
January 25, 2017
I'm so sorry for your loss. Jim was always an absolute gentleman. He was one of the good guys.
Gretchen Denman
January 25, 2017
Teresa and Jennifer..so sorry for your loss..to us he will always be corky..to many memories from our young lives..truly one of the nicest guys ever..God bless and I know Kathy will be happy to welcome him into God's family. Love to you all.. from Rick and Gretchen vantuyl
Bill & Kathie Kretzer
January 25, 2017
We are very sorrow for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
January 25, 2017
So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. As a fellow school bus operator he was a great guy and a credit to our industry. Although he has been out of the business for awhile I remember him fondly. Kevin Clifford
January 25, 2017
Terry and Jennie,
Our condolences to your family. We had some great family times with all of you. Love,Ed and Barb Donohue
Paul & Carol Bieron
January 25, 2017
To all of Jim's family and Terry in particular. We are so sad to learn the news of your dad's passing. We are out of town until May and not able to be there...know that for so many years we have valued the friendship of both your dad and mom...and your family was very special to us. Our sincere condolences on your loss.
Toni Paterniti Spiotta
January 25, 2017
Although we have been out of touch for many years,I have so many fond memories of Corky and Cathy from grammar school, high school, college,their marriage ...many wonderful shared moments. My thoughts are with their families.
John Berger
January 24, 2017
Jim was a great Golf partner, boat mate and all around good guy, he left me with many fond memories! Pat misses Kathy and now I will Jim, we will never forget them!
Pat & John Berger
January 24, 2017
Our condolences to Jim's family. We are out of town, and regret that we cannot pay our respects in person. John & Pat Mergenhagen
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