BRIODY, James Thomas
1931 - 2021 (90 years)-
Name BRIODY, James Thomas Birth 1931 Lockport, Niagara County, NY 
Gender Male Death 28 Jun 2021 Lockport, Niagara County, NY Person ID I173101 Laur from Germany Last Modified 29 Jun 2021
Father BRIODY, Francis M, b. Aug 1891, Olean, Cattaraugus County, NY d. 31 Dec 1936, Lockport Memorial Hospital, Lockport, Niagara County, NY (Age ~ 45 years) Mother WINDSOR, Edna M, b. 19 Aug 1892, New York d. Sep 1976, Lockport, Niagara County, NY (Age 84 years) Marriage 6 Jun 1923 Olean, Cattaraugus County, NY Family ID F63036 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family MCCORMICK, Joan Marie, b. 3 Apr 1930, Buffalo, Erie County, NY d. 5 Mar 2021, Lockport, Niagara County, NY (Age 90 years) Marriage 7 Jul 1956 Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY Notes - 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.
Children 1. BRIODY, James Thomas 2. BRIODY, Molly 3. BRIODY, Ann 4. BRIODY, Susan Family ID F63034 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 16 Nov 2024
- Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 7/7/1956
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Notes - 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.
- Obituary of James T. Briody