When Erin and myself were in Buffalo for New Year's, we all went to the Emmerts for a visit. I had good time. Lynn, Nig, Judy, Charlie were there. We all chatted and took photos. It was good to be there.

Sadly, Jack passed away some days later.

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EMMERT - John G., painter and decorator
1/8/2005

John G. Emmert of the City of Tonawanda, a retired self-employed painter and decorator, died Thursday in Kenmore Mercy Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was 78.

Known as "Jack," Mr. Emmert was born in Buffalo and was a Navy veteran of World War II, serving in the European and Asiatic-Pacific theaters with the rank of painter 3rd class.

Self-employed for more than 35 years with Emmert Decorators, Mr. Emmert was an artist and craftsman who had a passion for the works he created. He also worked for the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority, at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport, from 1982 until his retirement in 1992.

Mr. Emmert was a member of Knights of Columbus in Kenmore. His hobbies included golf, bowling and gardening.

Survivors include his wife of 52 years, the former Maryann Brown of the City of Tonawanda; two daughters, Maureen Adolf of New York City and Donna M. of Buffalo; two sons, John B. of Washington, D.C., and David W. of Rochester; a half-sister, Phyllis Ketterer of Hamburg; a brother, Donald of Williamsville; a half-brother, Brad Hafner of Lake View; and three grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 9:30 a.m. Monday in St. Christopher's Catholic Church, 2660 Niagara Falls Blvd., Town of Tonawanda. Private burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Town of Tonawanda.

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