He served his country as a medic in the US Army and later was in the National Guard for many years. James was a Pharmacist for 47 years. He owned his own store in Cheektowaga, and worked at several stores including Rite Aid Pharmacy in Wrights Corners. He enjoyed the outdoors and farming. Member of the Town of Lockport Historical Society and St. Brendan on the Lake R.C. Church (St. Bridget’s site).
Father of Kristen (Paul) Piech-Dumas of Victor, NY, Kathleen (James) Piech-Lukas of Cincinnati, OH and the late Joseph Piech and Suzanne Crane. Grandfather of Andrew and James Crane and Michael and Christopher Dumas. Brother of Thomas (Cheryl) Piech of Livingston, TN. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the RUTLAND-CORWIN FUNERAL HOME, INC. 2670 Main St. Newfane, NY TUESDAY 4 – 8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated WEDNESDAY at 11:00 AM in St. Brendan on the Lake R.C. (St. Bridget’s Site) 3455 Ewing’s Road Newfane, NY. Burial will be in St. Matthew’s Cemetery, West Seneca, NY. Memorials to Newfane Community Food Pantry 3455 Ewing’s Road Newfane, NY 14108 would be appreciated by the family.
