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Official Obituary of

James P. Tamsen, Jr.

May 11, 2020

James Tamsen, Jr. Obituary

TAMSEN - James P., Jr., of Kenmore, May 11, 2020

Beloved husband of 55 years to Donna Mathis Tamsen; dear father of James J.(Carol) Tamsen and Jeffrey C. (Maribeth) Tamsen; loving grandfather of Joseph and Joshua; and loving Papa of Jenna and James Tamsen, also survived by many cousins and dear friends.

A private Funeral Service and interment is planned.

A Memorial Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.

Jim was a retired detective of the Buffalo Police Department, after 29 years of service. He was co-founder of Buffalo Metropolitan Crime Stoppers.

Memorials to Kidney Foundation of WNY, 4444 Bryant & Stratton Way, Williamsville, NY 14221 are preferred.

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