James was a proud Vietnam veteran of the 101st Airborne Division.

James passed away after a long courageous battle with several terminal illnesses at age 77.

Loving husband of 60 years to Randa (nee Irwin) Cederman; loving father of James (Sandra), David (Alicia), and Leslie (Lyle); proud grandfather of Derrick (Hayleigh), Michael, Crystal, Jacqueline, and Angel; loving great-grandfather of Ella-Marie, Jameson, and Charleigh; dear son of the late Harold and Grace (nee Dafgard) Cederman; loving brother to Gary (Candace), Carl (Carol), Donna, and the late Jack, Chuck, Louis, and Marlene.

Watching his grandchildren grow up meant the world to him. He loved them so much, they had a special place in his heart. He will be forever missed and loved.

No prior visitation. Relatives and friends are invited to attend James' committal service on Thursday, July 16 at WNY National Cemetery, Corfu, NY at 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in James' memory to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.