Family/Spouse: Casey. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert + BRIODY, Susan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary of James T. Briody

James T. Briody, age 89, of Lockport, NY died after a courageous battle with cancer on June 28, 2021. Jim was born and was raised in Lockport to Edna (Quinlivan) and Francis Briody.  In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, William F. Briody and a great-grandchild, Kian Burke. Jim was married to the love of his life, Joan (McCormick) Briody who went to heaven on March 5, 2021. They will now be together now to celebrate 65 years of marriage on July 7, 2021
Jim and Joan were the proud parents of 4 children, Molly (Michael) Gatto, Flourtown, Pa, Thomas Briody, San Francisco, CA, Ann (Daniel) Petock, Lockport, NY, Susan (Robert) Burke, Stuart, FL and daughter-in-law Greta Schultz, Youngstown, NY. They were proud grandparents to Meghan (Travers) Mackle, New Orleans, LA, Emily (Franziskus) Bertl, Lansdale, PA, Nicholas (Emily) Gatto, Plymouth Meeting, PA, Patrick (Melissa) Briody, Chicago, IL, Elizabeth (Courtney) McKeegan, Shaker Heights, OH, Erin (Steve) Schlegel, Ontario, NY, Kelley Petock, Rochester, NY, Shaun (Jaime) Burke, Lockport, NY, Ryan (Casey) Burke, Pittsford, NY, Katie (Justin) Lute, Lockport, NY. They were also blessed to have 17 great-grandchildren.
Jim attended DeSales Catholic High School and University of Buffalo. Jim and Joan owned and operated Briody Health Care Facility for over 30 years and Niagara Homemakers (now Mercy Homecare) for 18 years. Jim was very involved in many business and philanthropic organizations. Included are the Knights of Columbus, Junior Chamber of Commerce, Lockport Rotary Club (President), Niagara County Mental Health Association, Niagara County Nursing Home Association (President), NY State Nursing Home Association, District 10 (Vice- President and President), Lockport Meals on Wheels (President), American College of Nursing Home Administrators (State Chapter President, Region II Vice Governor) and the Western New York Hospital Association. Jim was also appointed to the New York State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators.
Jim was a selfless individual who valued education, his faith and above all love for his family. He and Joan were dedicated to ensuring the dignity of the residents of their facility and integrity was a keystone in both of their lives. 
A mass of Christian burial, celebrating both Jim and Joan, will be held on Friday, July 2, 2021 at St. John the Baptist Church, 168 Chestnut St. Lockport, NY at 10:00 am.  In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Rotary Club of Lockport, PO Box 1199, Lockport, NY 14095.

James married MCCORMICK, Joan Marie on 7 Jul 1956 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. Joan (daughter of MCCORMICK, Emmet G and ELLIOTT, Margaret) was born on 3 Apr 1930 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY; died on 5 Mar 2021 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary of Joan M. Briody

A kind, nurturing soul who spent her life caring for others, Joan Marie (McCormick) Briody, passed away March 5, 2021 at the age of 90, following a brief illness.  Joan was born April 3, 1930 in Buffalo, NY to Margaret (Elliott) and Emmett McCormick.  In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her siblings Mary Blazer, Patricia DiCamillo, Jack McCormick, and Margaret Degan and great-grandson Kian Burke. 
She is survived by her devout husband of 65 years, James Thomas Briody and their children Molly (Michael) Gatto of Blue Bell, PA, J. Thomas Briody of San Francisco, CA, Ann (Daniel) Petock of Lockport, NY, Susan (Robert) Burke of Stuart, FL, and daughter-in-law Greta Schultz of Youngstown, NY.  Joan is also survived by her loving grandchildren of whom she was especially proud: Meghan (Travers) Mackel, Shaun (Jaime) Burke, Ryan (Casey) Burke, Erin (Steven) Schlegel, Emily (Franziskus) Bertl, Nicholas (Emily) Gatto, Patrick (Melissa) Briody, Kathryn (Justin) Lute, Kelley Petock, and Elizabeth (Courtney) McKeegan and her 17 great-grandchildren.  She believed that her greatest accomplishment in life was her loving family.
Joan graduated from Sisters of Charity Hospital School of Nursing in 1950.  She worked at Bell Aerospace as a nurse prior to her marriage to Jim in 1956.  She and Jim owned and operated Briody Health Care Facility from 1960-1990.  In her retirement, Joan remained an active member of the Lockport community.
Joan was incredibly selfless and was someone that was always concerned about the welfare of others and always wanted to give back to the community.  In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Mount Saint Mary’s Hospital Foundation (Lockport Memorial Hospital Campaign), 5300 Military Road, Lewiston, NY 14092 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
The family will be holding a memorial service in the coming months.

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Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 7/7/1956

St. Peter's Church, Lewiston, was the setting for the
wedding at 11 o'clock this morning of Miss Joan Marie
McCormick, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emmet G. Mc-
McCormick, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emmett G. Mc-
Mrs. Francis M. Briody of 424 High St. and the late Mr.
Brlody. The marriage was solemnized by the Rev. Michael
J. Campbell before the altar enhanced by pink roses in
gold vases flanked by cymbodium ferns.
Given in marriage by her father,
the bride wore a gown of imported
Swiss organdy, designed in tiers.
The pointed back of the formfitted
bodice dipped into a chapel
train. Her veil of French illusion
was caught to a crown of organdy
petals. She held an heiroom
Prayer Book, which had been car-
ried by all the brides of the fam-
ily, covered with white roses and
stephanotis.
MAID OF HONOR
Miss Patricia M. McCormick of
Lewiston, sister of the bride, was
maid of honor. She wore a waltzlength
gown of imported white
organdy over shell pink taffeta.
Her headpiece was of pink organdy
petals, ahd she carried a crescent
cascade bouquet of pink shaded
sweetheart roses with ivy.
Bridesmaids were the Misses
Ann M. Mowbray, cousin of the
bridegroom, and Mary Catherine
Oswald, bot of Buffalo. Junior at-
tendants were the Misses Susan M
and Joan E. Blazer, nieces of the
bride, of East Aurora. The gowns,
headpieces and bouquets of the
bridesmaids and Junior attendants
were identical to those of the maid
of honor.
Richard M. Degan of Lewiston
was best man and ushers were
Dr. John E. McCormick of Snyder,
borther of the bride, and Patrick
J. Labby of Lockport.
The All Male CUuU uf Nlagaia
Falls sang the nuptial mass.
For her daughter's wedding,
Mrs. McCormick favored a pale
pink organza princess gown with
matching hat. Her corsage was
of rhubrum lilies. The bridegroom's
mother chose a yellow
sheath gown complemented by a
white hat and white orchid cor
sage.
GARDEN RECEPTION
A wedding breakfast was served
at the Niagara Falls Country Club
following the ceremony, and a re
ception was held in the garden of
the bride's home. Strolling musicians
provided music at the reception.
For their wedding trip to the
Laurentians, the bride has chosen
a beige cotton dress with white
accessories, complemented by a
corsage of sweetheart roses. On
their return, Mr. and Mrs. Briody
will reside at 52 Remick Pkwy.
Out-of-town guests were from
Olean, Rochester, Washington and
Alabama.

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Buffalo NY Courier Express - 12/31/1936

Lockport, Dee. 31-Francis M.
Briody, 43 years old. of 424 High
Street, president of the Buffalo-
Lockport Transportation Company,
died at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon
in the Lockport City Hospital after
an illness of two weeks.
Mr. Briody was born in Olean
and was educated in the schools
there and at St. Bonaventure College.
Alleghany. He served in the
??? corps two years during the
World War but did not, go overseas.
In 1928 he came to Lockport where
he had since been In the trucking
a n d transportation business. He
was a member of B. Leo Dolan
Post. 410. American Legion, the
Olcott Yacht Club and St. Johns
Church.
Surviving are his widow. Mrs.
Edna Briody. and two sons. William
and James Briody of Lockport; his
brothers, John and Thomas Briody,
of Olean; and three sisters. Mrs.
Albert Burroughs, of Fredonia. Mrs
Arthur W Vossler of Eggertsville
and Mrs. Frank Poch, Washington,
D.C.

Francis married WINDSOR, Edna M on 6 Jun 1923 in Olean, Cattaraugus County, NY. Edna (daughter of WINDSOR, W J) was born on 19 Aug 1892 in New York; died in Sep 1976 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buffalo NY Evening News - 5/25/1923

Mr, and Mrs, W, J. Windsor of
Imson street announce the engagement
of their daughter, Edna M,
Quinivan, to Mr. Francis M, Briody
of Olean, N, Y., the wedding to take
Wednesday morning, June
6 at 8 o'clock, in Saint Monica's
church.

Emmet + ELLIOTT, Margaret. Margaret and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]