PETERSON – James H. Of Williamsville, entered into rest March 1, 2017, devoted father of Linda (William) Collins, Laurie (Stephen) Fletch and James “JP” (Lisa) Peterson Jr.; cherished grandfather of William, Christopher (Taylor), Samantha, Matthew, Alexandra, Ashley, Nicholas and Jessica; great-grandfather of Raelynn, Kinsley and Izabella; beloved husband of Gayle (nee Durham); dear stepfather of Rose, Andrew and Daniel; grandfather to four step-grandchildren; loving son of the late Bert and Elizabeth Peterson; fond brother of Carol White and the late Joyce McGrath and William Peterson.

Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel), 885 Niagara Falls Blvd., near Eggert/Sheridan Dr., on Friday from 3-8 PM. A Funeral Service will be held at Eastern Hills Wesleyan Church, 8445 Greiner Rd., Williamsville, on Saturday morning at 10 o’clock. (Please assemble at church.) Interment Elmlawn Cemetery.