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- January 19, 2012
James A. Wendel
The Tonawanda News
CITY OF TONAWANDA — James A. Wendel, age 68, of the City of Tonawanda, unexpectedly, Monday, January 16, 2012, at his residence. A lifelong resident of Tonawanda, he was the father of the late Richard J. Wendel; and the son of the late Emerson E. and Henrietta H. (nee Fahldick) Wendel. Jim was a 1963 graduate of Tonawanda High School and was a retired HV/AC Technician. He was a lifelong Ham Radio Operator (N2POA) and a longtime Stock Car Team Crew Chief.
He is survived by two children, Michael (Tammy) Wendel of Wilson, NY and Shari (Steve) Sprague of Arizona; six grandchildren, Nicole and Matthew Wendel, Stephanie, Sarah, Stephen and Samuel Sprague; a brother, Thomas Wendel of Friendship, NY; and his lifelong friends, Tim Nizialck, Bill Myers, Carl Cater and Dick "Chubsy" Thompson; also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call Monday only from 4-8 PM at John O. Roth Funeral Home, Inc., 25 William St. (between Morgan & Broad Sts.) in Tonawanda. Closing prayers by Rev. Edmund Hoener will be at 8 PM Monday evening. A private burial will be in Elmlawn Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227.
Visit www.tonawanda-news.com/obituaries for online guest register.
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Abt 1945 - 2012 (~ 67 years)