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James H. “J.J.” Boerst

James H. “J.J.” Boerst

James H. “J.J.” Boerst, 84, of Gerry, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2020. at Heritage Village.

Born Jan. 24, 1936, in Erie, Pa., a son of the late Harold and Bernice Brewer Boerst. He attended Sherman Central School.

He was a veteran of the U..S. Air Force serving from 1954-60.

Jim was a proud and dedicated employee of Gernatt Asphalt Products, driving truck for over 50 years, retiring in 2015.

He was a member of the Cassadaga Memorial American Legion Post 1280.

Husband of the late Mary Lou Goodwill Boerst; loving companion of Phyllis Onnalee Goodwill; father of Roxanne (James) Priest of Troy, Mich., Sue Boerst of Falconer, William (Denise) Boerst of Janesville, Wis., and the late Duffy (Michelle of Aubrey, Texas) Boerst; stepfather of Brenda Perks of Falconer, Roxanne Zerby, Gary Chamberlin and Robyn Warner, all of Jamestown and the late Kenneth Chamberlin; grandfather of 21; great-grandfather of 23; brother of Donna Gratto of Westfield. Also survived by nieces, nephews; and the wife of his children Mary Penna of Florida.

Jim’s family would like to thank the staff at Heritage Village for the wonderful care Jim received while in their care.

A celebration of life will be held at the home of Brenda Perks, 1431 Route 394, Falconer, (Just east of the old NYS Police Barracks). Funeral services were private. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Sinclairville.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Heritage Village, Gerry, NY 14740 or Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care, 20 W. Fairmount Ave., Lakewood, NY 14750.

Arrangements By Jordan Funeral Home, Sinclairville.