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James Wunderlich Obituary

Wunderlich, James J.
LATHAM - With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of James Joseph Wunderlich, 55 of Latham, on July 8, 2023, after a long illness.
Born on April 26, 1968, in Albany, he was the son of the late Joseph R. and Jean B. Wunderlich. He was the beloved brother of Leslie Dota and Carolyn (Lance) OBrien; and uncle of Nicholas, John and Sofia Dota, Peyton and Larkyn Obrien. He is also survived by his longtime girlfriend, Debra Rohrbach; as well as his uncle, John Wunderlich and his aunt, Kathy Wunderlich, along with many cousins and friends.
Jim graduated from Christian Brothers Academy. He attended Hudson Valley Community College and RIT. Jim worked his entire life in the family business, Wunderlich Sand & Gravel. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. Jim was a huge fan of the New York Yankees and the Dallas Cowboys. He loved going to NASCAR races up and the down the east coast, watching his favorite driver, Chase Elliott.
Relatives and friends are invited and may call on Sunday, July 16, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Dufresne & Cavanaugh Funeral Home, 149 Old Loudon Road, Latham. Jim's Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, July 17, at 10:30 a.m. in St. Ambrose Church, 347 Old Loudon Road, Latham with Rev. Brian Kelly, celebrant.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Jim's memory to the St. Ambrose Food Pantry.
To leave a condolence message or for further information, please visit www.dufresneandcavanugh.com.



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Published by Albany Times Union on Jul. 14, 2023.

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Scott Warland

July 17, 2023

Jimmijoe! Crazy boy! I had the pleasure of keeping in touch with him for many many years after HS. He was an amazing man! Biggest of hearts! Give you the shirt of his back! RIP JimmiJoe

The Ries Family

July 15, 2023

My heart goes out all his family and friends......Part of one of the Greatest C.B.A. football Teams in Brothers history.....

Jim and his family our neighbors of ours in the Forts Ferry and Dunsbachferry region of Latham..

Saint John Baptist De LaSalle pray for us....Live Jesus in our Hearts forever.....Amen

Always gracious and the word Loyal is the one thing he always preached......

R.I.P. JIMBO gone way to soon....

Kevin Graber

July 14, 2023

Jim was a teammate at CBA and North Albany Legion. Great guy through and through. Will be missed. Rest easy Jimmy. -KG

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16

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Dufresne & Cavanaugh Funeral Home

149 Old Loudon Road, Latham, NY

Jul

17

Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 a.m.

St. Ambrose Church

347 Old Loudon Road, Latham, NY

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17

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12:00 p.m.

Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery

2501 Troy-Schenectady Road, Niskayuna, NY

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Dufresne & Cavanaugh Funeral Home Ltd.

149 Old Loudon Road, Latham, NY 12110

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