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James "Diamond Jim" Edward Richardson passed away September 1, 2008 in Buffalo General Hospital.� Born April 5, 1929 in Lockport he was the son of William and Frieda (Kopp) Richardson.� James served in the US Navy serving from 1952 to 1954.� He worked for Harrison Radiator for 50 years in the Tool & Die.� James was a life member of the Lockport United Church of Christ, member and Past Master of Niagara Lodge 375 F.&A.M. and for the years of 1976 and 1981 he served as the President of 81 Masters Group.
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James is survived by his loving wife Phyllis (Stierly) Richardson; beloved father of Kathryn (Andrew) Rawls, Martin (Ramona) Richardson and Michael (Catherine) Richardson; cherished grandfather of Heather, Amber, Valerie, Ramona Fran, Gunner, Dillon, Allyson, Jessica and James; dear brother of David (Donna) Richardson; also survived by many nieces and nephews.
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Relatives and friends may call Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Prudden & Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee Street, Lockport where the Masonic service will be held Friday evening at 9 PM.� Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 AM in the Lockport United Church of Christ, 98 East Avenue, Lockport.� Interment will be in Cold Spring Cemetery.� In lieu of flowers memorials to the Masonic Research Foundation or to American Diabetes Association or to the American Kidney Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
<h3>Visitation</h3>
Thursday, Sept. 4 & Friday, Sept. 5, 2008 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM
<h3>Services</h3>
Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008 at 11 AM
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