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Fr. James T. Vacco, OFM

1954 - 2025

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Eden, New York, United States

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Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 am

Saturday, January 3, 2026

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Elizabeth Horvath posted a condolence

Saturday, January 3, 2026

So sorry to hear about Fr. Jim's passing at such a young age. I didn't know him personally. We attended his Masses at the Allegany State Park while camping there. It must have been in the 1985-1992 time period when he served as a parochial vicar at the Holy Angels Church in Allegany. He was so welcoming, always smiling and had a great sense of humor! After our camping, we felt like driving back from Buffalo just to hear him speak! I will keep his obituary photo, to remind me of his joyful spirit!

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Terry Moran posted a condolence

Saturday, January 3, 2026

To the Family of Father Jim and to the St. Bonaventure Friars: Sorry to hear about Jim. He was a friend of mine at St. Bonventure where we both taught. I would have coffee with him in the morning at the friary. He was the first one up and made the coffee. I was not a friar, but he and other friars made me feel welcomed. He had a good sense of humor. He was a true friar. Welcoming and humor. He enjoyed each day as a blessing. I will miss him. God Bless Terry Moran

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Suzy krycia posted a condolence

Friday, January 2, 2026

Louise and Vinny, so sorry for your loss. Fr James ( who will always be Jimmy to me and my classmates from ICS Class of 1968). I have so many fond memories throughout the years. He always said how much he enjoyed his visits back to Wny to visit with your family. He was so gracious to accept my request to celebrate my Mother’s funeral Mass in early 2020. I will always be grateful for that. He was a gift to this world and he shared those gifts with so many. He is certainly singing with Angels in Heaven. Fondly, Suzy

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Joe zampogna posted a condolence

Friday, January 2, 2026

I was deeply saddened to learn of Fr. Jim's passing. I knew him well while he was at St Bonaventure when l was on the faculty with him. He presided at a mass for our 50th wedding anniversary. Always happy and up beat. We will all miss him. RSIP Joe and Janice Zampogna

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Rick Federico posted a condolence

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Vince and Louise I am so sorry for your loss. I went to Bonas with your brother, we lived on the same floor and we graduated the same year and we became good friends. I last I saw him was when my wife and I went to visit him up in Wisconsin this past summer. In fact my wife made him a quilt and gave it to him on our visit. He made an awesome pasta dinner from an old recipe he loved for us. My last contact was an email he send me the day before he died talking about coming down to Chicago where we live to visit and break up his trip on his way back to come see you and your family. I knew him well and I have read comments people have written about him from all the places he served the Lord. Your brother spoke of you and your family with great love. He was and now is a Saint, as one defines Sainthood. God Bless you and your family, you have another Guardian Angel protecting you.

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Joelle Singer posted a symbolic gesture

Monday, December 29, 2025

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Father Jim confirmed me in the Catholic Franciscan faith. His sermons were purposely hilarious to keep teenagers engaged in the faith. I'm going to miss messaging him on Facebook, but for those of us who knew him, his soul will always be around us. I take comfort in knowing you're exactly where you want to be in God's arms. Your physical body can rest in peace knowing you did what God called you to do on Earth with Grace and dignity.

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Cindy Schwab-Critoph posted a condolence

Monday, December 29, 2025

Vinnie and Louise I am so sorry to hear of your brother's passing. In reading of your brother's life accomplishments, it is obvious that he 'ran the race well' to the glory of God and is now in His arms. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family........

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Joe and Rose Occhino posted a condolence

Sunday, December 28, 2025

Vinny and Louise - so sorry to hear of James passing. Praying for you and the rest of your family for the Lord to bring comfort and peace.

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Carol Portman posted a condolence

Sunday, December 28, 2025

Very helpful at the Newman Center in Fredonia as I was an resident attending Reverend Vacco services

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Patrick McKenna posted a condolence

Sunday, December 28, 2025

We met Father Vacco at St Bonaventure Church. He was an inspiring man who brought such enthusiasm to the parish. We are so sorry for your loss, it is a loss to so many people.

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Linda Kaumeyer posted a condolence

Sunday, December 28, 2025

Father Jim and I met in the late 1970’s in Washington DC and I saw him in Chautauqua and East Aurora over the years. He was a wonderful priest. May he rest in peace.

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Robert Swiech posted a condolence

Friday, December 26, 2025

Vince and Louise so sorry for your loss. Hadn’t seen him for a long time. He was kind and had an air of peacefulness about him

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Bonnie posted a condolence

Friday, December 26, 2025

As President of the Fr Vacco “Groupies” we are heartbroken. We loved spending time with you, you were our favorite person. May you rest in peace in Gods loving arms. Sending our condolences to your family. May your memories give you comfort.

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Lori Sisti Kolacki posted a condolence

Friday, December 26, 2025

RIP Father James...thoughts and prayers to your family...from the entire Sisti family

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Jake Price posted a condolence

Friday, December 26, 2025

Sorry for your loss Kathy Spicola

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