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1938

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2025

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6469 Olean Road

South Wales, New York

James Montgomery Obituary

Montgomery,

James E.

Jul 15, 1938 - Jun 28, 2025

Of Holland. Beloved husband of Bernadette for 65 years, loving father of Audrey (Brian) Jarrell, Kevin (Donna) Montgomery and Mark (Mary) Montgomery; dear grandfather of Christopher Browning, Eric Jarrell (Erin Ryan), Meghan (Andy) Kiliszek, and late James Robert Montgomery, great grandfather of Collette, Matthew, Jocelyn, Benjamin, Samuel, Logan, Harper and Maddison; brother of Doris Warner, Nancy Williams, Donna Levy, Susan Porter; predeceased by siblings Marie Wesley, David Montgomery and Kathleen Moustapha. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation, Tuesday, July 1, 4-7 pm at Comfort Funeral Home, Inc., 6469 Olean Rd., South Wales. Mass of Christian Burial, Wednesday July 2, 11 am at St. Joseph's R.C. Church, 46 N. Main St., Holland. James was a proud Army Veteran and a retired corrections officer of 20 years from Collins Correctional Facility. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Guiding Eyes for the Blind or Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Condolences and Directions: COMFORTFUNERALHOME.com

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Published by Buffalo News on Jul. 1, 2025.

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Mike & Bobbi Jones

July 1, 2025

Always remember GLF/Agway/corrections. Jim was always a gentleman and a true friend. Condolences to his family. RIP Jim

Theodosia

July 1, 2025

An exceptional man enjoy working with him, may God continue to Bless his family

Joe Zanghi

July 1, 2025

A pleasure to know and work with at CCF. One of the nicest men I knew. Condolences to his family and friends.

Bill Steen

July 1, 2025

Always a pleasure to work with and a true professional.

Sal Aromola

July 1, 2025

Worked with Jimmy was always a so pleasant and we always talked about., Family and and retirement. RIP Jim

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Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Comfort Funeral Home Inc.

6469 Olean Rd, South Wales, NY 14139

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Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

St. Josephs R. C. Church

46 North Main St., Holland, NY 14080

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6469 Olean Road Rt. 16, South Wales, NY 14139

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