Obituary
Gorham/Batavia- James T. “Jamie” McGory, age 82, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023.
Friends may call on Saturday, May 13, 2023 from 1-3 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. A memorial Service will follow at the funeral home at 3 p.m. A reception will follow at the Gorham Fire Hall.
Memorial Contributions can be made to the Gorham Fire Department, 4676 Kearney Rd., Stanley, NY 14561; to Celebrate Recovery, c/o Crosswinds, 3360 Middle Cheshire Rd., Canandaigua, NY; or to your local AA.
Jamie was born on October 28, 1940 to the late Edward and Lillian (Eicke) McGory. He was a graduate of Gorham High School. Jamie was a life member of the Gorham Fire Department.
Jamie was an avid reader and a history buff. He was a fan of the Buffalo Bills and Syracuse University basketball.
Jamie is survived by his siblings, John McGory, Fran (Jane) McGory, Bill (Gayle) McGory, Peggy Libertore, Ann (Ed) Coelho and Ed (Barb) McGory; and special friends, JoAnne Rosato Estey and her family; sister-in-law, Rosemary McGory; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Jamie is predeceased by his parents and three brothers, Gerald McGory, Don McGory and Butch McGory. He is also predeceased by sisters-in-law, Greta and Marie.
Special thanks to Carisa Patterson, Nurse Practitioner at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing in Batavia, who kindly cared for Jamie in his final days.
Please visit www.kenperkinsfuneralhome.com to send a message of condolence to the McGory Family.
Services
Visitation
Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home
Gorham, NY
Memorial Service
Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home
Gorham, NY
Reception
Gorham Fire Hall
Stanley, NY
Condolences
Ann Coelho from Ellenton, Florida on Apr. 5, 2023
Ed (Old Man) and I loved you so much, Jim, and already miss you terribly. You were definitely one of a kind and I wouldn't have changed a thing about you. Rest in peace❤️❤️❤️
Leah Hotchkiss from Manchester, New york on Apr. 5, 2023
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the McGory family. RIP Jim
Joe and Carol Jensen from Gorham, New York on Apr. 6, 2023
We will miss you Jim. You were a great friend and always had a wonderful sense of humor. Always in our hearts.
JoAnne Rosato Estey from Rushville, NY on Apr. 11, 2023
Jamie was such a dear friend to my family and I. No more suffering, no more pain and enjoying his time in heaven. My prayers for the family.
Jason, Nicole, Elijah, Madison, and Ellie Merrill from Canandaigua, NY on Apr. 12, 2023
We met you late in life Jamie, but are blessed by the time we spent with you. Our studies and laughs together will not be soon forgotten, and one day the 6 of us will laugh together again. Your faith was an inspiration that God used to strengthen each of us in its own unique way. We love you brother Jamie. - The Merrills
Jim Potter from Wilson,NC on May. 7, 2023
Sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing. We have known one another since the early days at Mobil Chem., early mornings at Sam's or at Kershaw on sunny days. My last meeting with Jimmy was while giving him a ride home early one evening. We laughed about those early days and some of the crazy things we did. Oddly enough, we both felt growing up was "totally overrated". I cannot remember ever meeting person like Jimmy in all my years. Soft spoken, slow walkin' and one heck of a lot of fun. RIP old friend. My condolences to his family.