Jim was born Aug. 1, 1946 in Buffalo, NY; died Feb. 14, 2025 in The Villages, FL.  Jim was a US Army Veteran.

Jim was inducted into the Buffalo Baseball Hall of Fame Jim retired from the Buffalo Fire Department as a Lieutenant after 32 years.

He is survived by his devoted wife Joyce (57 years); children Jennifer (Gary) Borkowski, Brian (Kay) Ziemer, and Dawn Kline; seven grandchildren; and sisters Gail Lazik and Donna Gardner.

Memorial service will be held in Buffalo, NY at a later date.  Arrangements entrusted with BALDWIN BROTHERS Funeral & Cremation Society-Spanish Springs, 352-430-1449.  Sentiments are encouraged at www.baldwincremation.com.

Jim was inducted into the Buffalo Baseball Hall of Fame Jim retired from the Buffalo Fire Department as a Lieutenant after 32 years.

He is survived by his devoted wife Joyce (57 years); children Jennifer (Gary) Borkowski, Brian (Kay) Ziemer, and Dawn Kline; seven grandchildren; and sisters Gail Lazik and Donna Gardner.

Memorial service will be held in Buffalo, NY at a later date.  Arrangements entrusted with BALDWIN BROTHERS Funeral & Cremation Society-Spanish Springs, 352-430-1449.  Sentiments are encouraged at www.baldwincremation.com .