James J. Sicker

JAMES J. SICKER

ALFRED-James J. Sicker, 61, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday (March 1, 2011) at his home on Hillcrest Drive.
Born in Buffalo on January 8, 1950, Jim was predeceased in 1989 by his father, Herman E. Sicker, former mayor of the village of Alfred and by his mother, Julia Smith Sicker in 1990.
A lifelong resident of Alfred, he graduated from Alfred-Almond Central School and Alfred University, where he received a bachelor’s degree in ceramics and a master’s degree in engineering. Jim was self employed as a consulting engineer.
He was a communicant of St. Brendan’s Church in Almond where he served as a lector and was a member of the parish council. A former member of the Board of Directors of Alfred Rural Cemetery, Jim also maintained the voting machines for Allegany County for many years.
His family includes several cousins.
To honor his wishes, there will be no calling hours or services. Interment will be in Alfred Rural Cemetery this spring.
Arrangements are with the Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc., 285 Main St., Hornell.