| Date of Birth | November 5, 1937 |
| Date Deceased | September 11, 2024 |
| Hometown | Webster/Hornell |
| Home State | N.Y. |
| Service Date | September 28, 2024 |
| Service Time | 11 a.m. |
| Service Location | St. Ann's Church, Hornell |
James F. Wachter
WEBSTER/HORNELL – Jim Wachter was born into this life November 5, 1937 and born into eternal life Wednesday (Sept. 11, 2024) after a brief illness. He was surrounded by his loving family.
Jim was an entrepreneur from childhood to adulthood culminating in the establishment of Hornell Pest Control and Jade Lawn. The successful businesses spread across the Southern Tier.
Jim was also a brakeman on the Erie Railroad which later became Conrail and then Norfolk and Southern Railroad. He worked until his retirement.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and National Guard. He so enjoyed serving our country.
Even with all this work, Jim found time to enjoy golfing and the many tournaments at Twin Hickory–playing with his partner, Seb Nardecchia.
Jim was a family man so proud of his children, Sal who took over the businesses, Jimmy who entertained so many, and Cherie Ann who was a ray of sunshine to everyone.
He was predeceased by his parents, George and Lillian Wachter of Hornell; his sister, Eleanor (Dan) Eister of Bath, NY and brother, George (Edith) Wachter of Huntsville, Alabama.
Jim is survived by his loving wife, Teresa; sons, Salvatore (Anna) Wachter of Hornell, Jimmy Wachter and Geoff Ameele of Syracuse, NY and daughter, Cherie Ann (David) Laudisi of Webster, NY. Also, grandchildren, Heather (Justin) Edlind of Marion, NY, Daniel Laudisi of Syracuse, NY, Nick Laudisi of Webster, NY Justin and Matthew Wachter of Hornell and great grandchildren, Jack, Lily and Mara Edlind and Norma Jean Wachter. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, three sisters-in-law, and brother-in-law.
Calling hours are 5-8 p.m. Friday (Sept. 27, 2024) at the Bishop-Johnson & DeSanto Funeral Home, 285 Main St., Hornell. Relatives and friends are invited to join his family at St. Ann’s Church, 31 Erie Ave., Hornell where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday (Sept. 28, 2024). Military honors will follow at the church.
The United States flag and the Army flag will proudly fly at the Bishop-Johnson & DeSanto Funeral Home in recognition of Jim’s military service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to UR Medicine Home Care, 2180 Empire Blvd., Webster, NY 14580-2098 in his memory. Envelopes for memorial contributions will be available at the funeral homes and church.
The Bishop-Johnson & DeSanto Funeral Home is honored to assist Jim’s family with the arrangements.
Online condolences or remembrances of Jim are welcome at www.bishopdesanto.com or on the Facebook page of Bishop-Johnson & DeSanto Funeral Home.
RIP my friend. You will be missed by all. Sending condolences to the Wachter Family!
Our thoughts and prayers to the Wachter family.
Dad:
You will always have a special place in my❤️. You loved us so much and we loved you right back. My heart breaks because you are gone but I know I will see you in signs, my dreams and hope to feel your embrace as my Guardian Angel. Thank you for your humor, your paternal guidance and direction and unconditional love. Thank you for accepting me for who I am and always
being there for me. Proud to be your namesake. I will love you forever. Your son.
Jimmy
Thank you for your courage . bravery during your service to our country. I am very proud to know and be friends with your son Jimmy and his partner Geof. You did great . God bless you may stand down soldier it’s your time to RIP salute
Carole Rice pgr region 3
My thoughts are with the Wachter & Laudisi family during this difficult time. So very sorry for your loss ❤️
My sincere condolences to the Wacther Family, I so much appreciated Jimmy and his great sense of humor and his devotion to family. He was always joyful and positive. May you Rest In Peace my friend.
Mike and I have so many memories of the times we shared. Jim and Mike on the railroad. Jim and Mike on the golf course. Theresa and I with so many conversations, golf things like ladies events and sitting in the Clifton Springs Clubhouse while waiting for our hubbies, learning bridge together, pool and picnic days at your house, your introducing me to Reuben’s! Jim was so special; everyone who knew him will miss him. We pray that the love of God and your family along with piles of happy memories will comfort and sustain you.
Blessings,
Ann Marie and Mike
So sorry to hear.. JIm was a good guy and a great guy to work with
A memory of Jim from a long time ago: he was entering his and Teresa’s house on Elizabeth St. after a long day’s work. Jim was covered from head to toe in his pest control gear. He smiled, a perhaps weary but nonetheless sincere smile, then headed straight for the washing machine. He seemed to always be smiling!
Teresa, Sal, Jimmy and Cherie your husband, your father, had a beautiful, unconditional love for his family. His life story is, indeed, a precious template for future generations!
Prayers and blessing to Teresa and her family! Jim and Teresa are a very nice couple, we got to know them as members of Twin Hickory! God bless Teresa and her family🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
A memory of Jim from a very long time ago: Jim entering his home on Elizabeth Street after a long day’s work. He had his pest control gear on from head to toe. He smiled in his sincere and gentle way and headed straight for the washer.
Jim was kind, hardworking and, he seemed to be always smiling. Most remarkably, he had an unconditional love and devotion to his family.