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James G. Calmes Sr.

By LaVern Falcone

LeRoy ~ James G. Calmes Sr., age 89, of E. Bethany-LeRoy Road, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday (Sept. 7, 2017).

    

He was born December 24, 1927 in Warsaw, a son of the late Arthur and Gladys Niles Calmes.

     Jim was a very proud veteran of the U.S. Army and an equally proud member of the first undefeated varsity football team at LeRoy High School.  He was a long time, diehard fan of the Oakland Raiders and an avid golfer and hunter.  He was also an active member and officer with the Jaycees.

     He is survived by his children, Mark (Lori) Calmes of Pavilion, Beth Hawn (Mike Urckfitz) of Churchville, Jamie Calmes Jr. of LeRoy, Sharon Wickson (Joe Miceli) of LeRoy, Tracey (David) Perry of Hilton, Gary Kiefer Jr. (Christel Gayhart) of LeRoy and Sherry (Daniel) Constantino of Churchville; 13 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, along with several nieces, nephews and close friends.  He was predeceased by his wife, Marjorie Calmes and seven siblings.

     Family and friends may call on Saturday, Sept. 16 from 2 ~ 3 P.M. at the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc., 8700 Lake Road, LeRoy, where a Celebration of Life Service will be held at 3:00 P.M.

     In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to either the National Parkinson Foundation or LeRoy Ambulance Service.

     Your memories and condolences may be shared with Mr. Calmes' family at www.falconefuneralhome.com.  

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