It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James Louis Birch of Farmington, New York, born in Waterloo, New York, who passed away at the age of 74, on January 23, 2024. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Paul Birch and Emma Sorensen Birch; his siblings, Charles Birch and Dorothy Rapoza; his parents-in-law, Russell and Betty Pelow; and his brothers-in-law, Robert Lawthers, Russell Welkley and David Pelow.

He is survived by : his wife Mary Kay Birch of Farmington, NY; his children, Christopher Birch (Amy) of Canandaigua, NY and Jennifer Manley (Brian) of LeRoy, NY; his siblings, Robert Birch (Dot) of Charlotte, NC, Mary Lawthers of Geneva, NY and Janet Krell (Clark Beasley) of Auburn, NY; his sister-in-law Judy Welkley of Wolcott, NY; his grandchildren, Keith Lord, Skye Berry (Tyler), Briannah Birch, Brianna Gilliatt, Kassidy Birch (Benjamin Fingar), Hayleigh Birch and Alexandra Manley; his great grandchildren, Lilliana Berry, Thea Gilliatt and Theodore Gilliatt; his aunt June McFall Pontius of Waterloo, NY; and his nephew Shawn Clark. He is also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Pathway Home of the Finger Lakes, 1529 Mound Rd., Seneca Falls, NY 13148. The family will also be accepting private donations to be distributed to causes near and dear to Jim.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Coe-Genung Funeral Home