Obituary of James Michalek

Michalek, James J. 71yrs. of Angola, NY. Suddenly, February 11, 2013. Loving husband of Paula (Jamison); Father of James (Jenn) Michalek, Mark (April) Michalek, Melissa (Josh) Meyer, Kathryn of New York City and Christina of Hamburg, NY. Grandfather of Athen, Alexis, Markie, Isaac, Hannah Michalek, Brandon and Molly Meyer. He was a very special friend to his wife's 4 sons and their wives. Also he was known as "Grandpa Jim" to 9 Step grandchildren and 1 step great granddaughter. Brother of Michael (Annie), Paul (Judy) and Johnnie (Patti) and Claudia, all of WNY. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents, Dr. Leo (Louise) Michalek a son Jeremy and a step grandson, Johnathan Jamison. There will be one private viewing for family and closest of friends on Thursday from 2-4PM at the ADDISON FUNERAL HOME, INC. 262 N. Main St. Angola, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 10AM in Most Precious Blood Church. PLEASE ASSEMBLE AT CHURCH. Retired for several years, Jim enjoyed spending time with his family, and tending to his yard, flowers and vegetable garden. He enjoyed playing chess, swimming and watching all sports, especially football. Along with his wife, they worked in their home-based business, PJM Realty Services, a division of PJM Enterprises, Inc, which they started in 2005. He was a member of the Most Precious Blood Church, Holy Name Society. Donated his time to the Evans Recreation Dept. He worked for Buffalo Greater Works and later as the WNY Coordinator for New Yorkers Against the Death Penalty, Albany, NY. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to either, Hospice Buffalo, Inc., St. Jude's Hospital or the Erie County A.S.P.C.A.