James Lewis Magavern, esq "Jim"

February 1, 1933 - March 7, 2022

James Lewis Magavern, "Jim" age 89 passed away at his Buffalo home on Monday, March 7, 2022. Father of David B. (Joanne) Magavern, William J. (Sara Nichols) Magavern III, Molly (Mark Reinhardt) and Samuel D. (Monica Angle) Magavern ll; grandfather of Emma, Mark, Maria, and Sara Magavern, Nicholas and Emily Magavern, Simon, Max and Dulce Reinhardt, Anna and Caroline Magavern; great grandfather of Gaberiel Finocchiaro -Magavern; brother of William J. Magavern II, Margaret Magavern Hargraves, Mary Magavern Worrell, and Jane Magavern Beebe; many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends also survive. Jim is predeceased by his wife Roberta (Robin) Simon Magavern and his parents Samuel D. and Gertrude L. Magavern. Jim had a long and distinguished career as a lawyer, professor and civic leader in Buffalo. Family and friends are invited to attend Jim's memorial service on Friday, April 1, 2022, at 3:00 pm in the Mary Seaton Room at Kleinhans Music Hall 3 Symphony Circle. (Please note that the current Covid-19 guidelines at Kleinhans Music Hall is that masks can be worn at your discretion. However, it is encouraged, regardless of your vaccination status, that masks be worn until you are seated and when you leave your seat.) Expressions of sympathy may be directed to the Buffalo Seminary or the Buffalo Olmstead Parks Conservancy. On the memo portion of your check please write "James L. Magavern" The address of the Buffalo Seminary is 205 Bidwell Parkway Buffalo New York 14222. The address of the Buffalo Olmstead Parks Conservancy is 84 Parkside Avenue Buffalo New York 14214. You are invited to share a favorite memory of Jim, leave a message of condolence and light a candle here on Jim's tribute page. The Magavern family has entrusted the Kevin M. Mason Funeral Home to care for Jim and the family. Kevin M. Mason Funeral Home 154 Weimar Street Buffalo New York 14206 (716) 362-0199 Fax: (716) 462-5355 www.kevinmmasonfuneralhome.com Email: [email protected]