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- January 14, 2012
John J. Archbold
Niagara Gazette
NIAGARA FALLS — John J. Archbold, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2012, in Niagara Hospice House, Lockport, NY. He was born in Niagara Falls, NY, on January 8, 1921, the son of the late George J. and Kathleen (Kinnahan) Archbold, Sr.
Mr. Archbold graduated from St Mary's High School and attended Niagara University. He served with the US Navy during World War II aboard PT boats in the Mediterranean Theater and was awarded the WW II Victory Medal. Mr. Archbold was an accountant with E.I. duPont, in Niagara Falls for over 38 years, before retiring in 1979. He had played baseball, football, ran track and bowled both in high school and as a amateur. Mr. Archbold was inducted into the Niagara Falls Bowling Association Hall of Fame, the Niagara Falls Umpires Association Hall of Fame and to the Niagara Falls Old Timers Sports Hall of Fame. In 1991, he served as the Grand Marshall in the St Patrick's Day Parade. He was a member the Ancient Order of Hibernians, the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Loyal Order of Moose, the Knights of Columbus council #247 and the P.T. Boaters, Inc. Mr. Archbold was the husband of 62 years to the late Mary C. (Boddecker) Archbold, she died in January of 2009.
He is survived by one son, John M. Archbold of Niagara Falls, NY; three daughters, Patricia (Carl) Schlomberg of Port St. Lucie, FL, Catherine Mitchell and Barbara (Keith) Swiatlowski, both of Essex Junction, VT; six grandchildren, Larry (Kimberly) Thompson, Brian, Eric (Charlene) and Patrick Mitchell, Jennifer (Kyle) and Jamie Swiatlowski; four great-grandchildren, Trey, Kurt, Liam and Sean; one sister, Kathleen Devine; a daughter, Jane Shultz; and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Archbold was the father of the late James Archbold; brother of the late George J. Archbold, Jr., Margaret Netzer, Mary Whalen and Theresa Wolosin.
The family will be present on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 1124 Ontario Avenue, NIAGARA FALLS, NY, where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 9:15 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM at St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Prince of Peace Church, 1055 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY, with the Rev. Robert S. Hughson officiating. Memorials may be made in his name to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Dr., Lockport, NY 14094. Interment with Military Honors in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lewiston, NY.
Visit www.rhoneyfuneralhome.com for guest register.
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