James Pike Obituary
James J. "JJ" Pike, 68, of Jamestown passed away Sunday (February 1, 2026) in UPMC Hamot due to ill health over the past three months.
He was born May 30, 1957 in Jamestown, the son of James M. Pike and Bonnie L. Christianson Rosengren.
JJ was a 1976 graduate of Falconer High School. During his high school career, he was a member of the Golden Falcons Football Team, and Golden Falcons Wrestling of which he had an undefeated record.
In earlier years JJ was employed by Jamestown Container and bartended at the Old Cellar and Ships Inn.
He was a member of the Celoron Post 777, Sons of American Legion and Chautauqua Fisherman's Club. JJ enjoyed his family, music, especially the Beatles and fishing with cousins. Other sports he enjoyed playing in his older years were softball, bowling and playing in pool leagues.
Surviving is his daughter Hannah Daniels of Buffalo; his granddaughter Madison White; his sister Jody Bevacqua of Jamestown; his brother Randall (Randy) Pike of Alabama; his nephew Joshua (Sarah) Pike; great niece Anna Pike, great nephew Joe and several nieces and nephews. JJ is also survived by his three step siblings: Don (Judy) Crandall, Dan (Pam) Crandall, Max (Stacy) Crandall.
He will be missed by his dogs; Atticus, Cassie, and little puppy Eddie.
He was preceded in death by his father James M. Pike and step mother Thelma Pike; his mother Bonnie L. Rosengren and step father Bob Rosengren; his brother-in-law John Bevacqua; step brother Bobby Rosengren Jr.; his paternal grandparents, Melvin and Peg Pike; his maternal grandparents, Earl and Esther Christianson, and his step sister Kathy Bailey.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 10, in the Falconer Funeral Home. Rev. Mike Herdzik pastor of New Beginnings Church will officiate.
Friends will be received by the family from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday in the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be donated to the Chautauqua Humane Society.
Visit our website at www.falconerfuneralhom.net to send a message of condolence.
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Craig Smith
February 10, 2026
I have too many memories of J.J. than there is room for. Deer hunting with J.J. and my dad in Busti and behind his dad's house in Gerry; Parties at the camp in Gerry (enough said); Fishing for bass and crappie in Chautauqua Lake; meeting at and playing foosball at the Old Cuellar Bar; Playing dice baseball; and especially Casey's Heating Softball. We kind of drifted apart over the past 25 years, but J.J. has been and will always be in my thoughts and prayers. Goodbye old friend, I will always miss you.
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Randy McChesney
February 7, 2026
Sorry to hear about JJs passing, we were friends in school, prays for the family
Stephanie Schell
February 4, 2026
Had a passion for playing softball, bowling, and pool.
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