James Straka

Of Tonawanda, entered into rest March 26, 2012. Beloved husband of Shirley J. (nee Emerson) Straka; devoted father of Sharon (Paul) Gates, Sandra (David) Teed, Clifford (Annette) Straka and Jeffrey (Luisa) Straka; cherished grandfather of Allison (Tom), Jeffrey (Laura), Lindsay (Rob), Stephanie (Mike), Brian and Luan; adored great-grandfather of Aiden, Madeline, Jack and Greyson; loving son of the late Paul and Ruth (nee Burch) Straka; dear brother of the late Helen Allyn and Edward (Linda) Straka; fond brother-in-law of Robert (late Marie) Emerson; also survived by family and friends. James served in the US Navy during WW II.