James Maher

Obituary of James W. Maher

Bergen - James W. Maher, 93, of Bergen, passed away Saturday, (December 23, 2017) at LeRoy Village Green Nursing Facility, in LeRoy.

Mr. Maher was born January 8, 1924 in Churchville, a son of the late Clarence and Eileen (Lawler) Maher.

He was a 93 year member of St. Brigid Church in Bergen. James was a graduate of the Science Hill one room schoolhouse in Riga. He later attended Bergen Highschool. He was a lifelong farmer and avid hunter in Riga.

James is survived by his wife, Ann (Fodge) Maher. The two were married in Bergen on May 7, 1949 and spent 68 wonderful years together. Also surviving are his children, Regina "Gina" (Ron) Smith, Terry (Sue) Maher, Mike (Torrey) Maher, Dennis and Dan Maher; 9 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mary O'Rourke.

He is preceded in death by a son, Tim Maher; and siblings, Theresa Keenan and Richard Maher.

Friends may call on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 51 South Lake St., Bergen. James' Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday (December 30, 2017) at 10:30 a.m. at St. Brigid Church, 18 Gibson Street, Bergen. Burial in St. Brigid's Cemetery will take place in the spring.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Brigid's Church, 18 Gibson Street, Bergen, NY 14416.

Friday
29
December

Visitation at Funeral Home

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Friday, December 29, 2017
H.E. Turner & Co., Inc.
51 South Lake Street
Bergen, New York, United States
Saturday
30
December

Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 am
Saturday, December 30, 2017
St. Brigid's Church
18 Gibson Street
Bergen, New York, United States

Final Resting Place

St. Brigid's Cemetery
58 Buffalo Road
Bergen, New York, United States
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