Gates: Passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 8th 2017 at age 85. Predeceased by parents, Harold & Margaret (Beilby) Ammann; daughter, Deborah Ammann. Survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Margaret Ammann; children, Kim (Hobe) Tellez, Cynthia Ammann, James (Joellen) Ammann II, Deborah (John) Nielsen, Brenda McBride (Matt Goulden), William (Kelly) Gillette; 13 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren; sisters, Eleanor Andrews, Joanne (Paul) Snell, Nancy (Larry) Tschetter; brother, Edward (Gloria) Ammann; along with many nieces, nephews and close friends.
Jim was a proud US Air Force Veteran and a member of the UA Local 13 Plumbers & Pipefitters.
Calling Hours will be held on Monday, January 16th from 5-8 PM at New Comer Funeral Home, 2636 Ridgeway Avenue where a Celebration of Jim's Life will be held at 10 AM on Tuesday January 17th. Entombment to follow at Riverside Cemetery, where Jim will receive his Military Honors.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the:
Vietnam Veterans of America
1199 E Main Street
Rochester, New York 14609