James P. McDonald, lifelong Amherst resident and St Benedicts parishioner passed on November 22, 2023 at 88 yrs. of age. Jim was married over 61 years to Joan (Uhl) McDonald. Joan is now in Beachwood Home. Jim leaves four sons and families, James (Beth), Timothy, Peter (Audrey) and Paul. Jim and Joan have 15 Grandchildren and 13 Great Grandchildren. Son of the late Peter and Grace Neupert McDonald. Brother of the late Betty (late Weldon) Jackson and Gerald McDonald.
Jim or Mac was very connected to his Amherst / Eggertsville community. A 1953 grad of Amherst High School. He was a member of Eggertsville Hose Company over 65 years and held numerous leadership positions. Jim, an Air Force reserve veteran, was a member of Amvets Post on Sheridan Dr in Amherst. A life long member of St Benedicts Parish he was a long time member of the Holy Name society and was a past president. After retirement from 40+ years at National Fuel Gas, he especially enjoyed visiting the sick and unwell in his community as he and Joan delivered Meals on Wheels for years. He used to call himself Mr. Sunshine of the Sunshine club.
Jim loved watching the grandchildren play sports in whatever city they were living in. He also loved following everyone else’s children that played sports in Amherst by faithfully watching Amherst sports or reading the Bee
A visitation for Jim will be held Thursday, November 30, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Perna, Dengler, Roberts Funeral Home, 1671 Maple Rd, Williamsville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Friday, December 1, 10:30 AM at St. Benedict RC Church, 1317 Eggert Rd, Eggertsville. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Jim's name may be made to the Amherst Amvets Post 49, 3758 Sheridan Dr., Amherst, NY 14226 or the Eggertsville Hose Benevolent Assoc.,1880 Eggert Rd., Amherst, NY 14226.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.DenglerRobertsPernaWilliamsville.com for the McDonald family.
