James Edward 'Jim' Seyfried, 68

CLIFTON SPRINGS, N.Y. - James Edward "Jim" Seyfried passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2008, in the loving care of family and friends at the House of John Hospice, Clifton Springs. He was 68.

Jim served in the U.S. Air Force.

He owned and operated J&N Lock and Key Service, Dover, Del., and Wild Bird Emporium, Canandaigua.

He retired from Chase-Pitkin, Newark.

Jim enjoyed genealogy, travel and working with his hands.

He was a longtime member of the National Campers and Hikers Association and Ontario Pathways.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Si and Kay Seyfried.

Jim is survived by his loving wife, Nancy Hyde Seyfried, formerly of Le Roy; daughter, Debra Dennis; three grandchildren, Samantha, Alexandra, and Matthew, all of Phelps; brothers, John of Farmington, and Michael of Batavia; 10 nieces and nephews; and many cousins.

A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. May 24 in the United Church of Phelps, 58 Main St., Phelps.

Instead of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to the House of John, 14 Spring St., Clifton Springs, NY 14432.