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James D. Hehir
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James Hehir Obituary
Sep 11, 2025
Of Depew, NY. Beloved husband of 66 years of Kathleen (nee Connors). Loving father of Suzanne Hehir-Abramski and the late Patricia (Geoffrey) Hicks and the late Michael (Dawn) Hehir. Cherished grandfather of Jacqueline (Ron), Joshua, Megan (Sean), Michael (Maria), Kaitlyn and Emily and great-grandfather of Grace, Ronnie, Emilia, Jack, Teddy, Blake and Connor. Dear brother of Mary Rose (late DR. Alvin) Russo and the late Dick (late Rosemarie) Hehir and Thomas Hehir. Also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Tuesday from 3-7 PM at the NEW COMER CREMATIONS & FUNERALS, 5090 Transit Rd., Depew, NY where Funeral Services will follow at 7PM. Online condolences may be shared at www.newcomerbuffalo.com
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