James "Gym" Kurtz

Obituary of James "Gym" J. Kurtz

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Beloved husband of Joan (Nestel) Kurtz. Loving father of Joan (Lawrence) Osswald. Dear grandfather of Troy Osswald. Also survived by three nieces. Friends may call Tuesday February 3rd from 4-8PM at the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME INC. 3155 Orchard Park Rd. 3155 Orchard Park Rd. 716-675-9027. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday February 4th at 10:00AM at St. John Vianney Church. Please assemble at church. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children's Hospital. Mr. Kurtz was a longtime parishioner of St. John Vianney. He was a member of the Holy Name Society and an usher for 55 years. Online condolences at www.CANNANFH.com
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Tuesday
3
February

Visitation at Funeral Home

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
James W. Cannan Funeral Home
3155 Orchard Park Road
Orchard Park, New York, United States
Wednesday
4
February

Mass

10:00 am
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
St. John Vianney
2950 Soutwestern Blvd
Orchard Park, New York, United States
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James "Gym" Kurtz

1932 - 2026

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