Jeffrey F. McNamara, 70, of Route 39 in Forestville died suddenly on Saturday, February 14, 2026. He was born in Buffalo on February 15, 1955, the son of the late Edward and Carol (Hanrahan) McNamara.
Jeffrey was a graduate of Frontier High School, Class of 1974. He attended Villa Maria College in Cheektowaga and proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1976-1978 as a military policeman, touring in Fischbach, Germany. Jeffrey worked as a maintenance man for Tri-County Country Club in Forestville. At one time, he worked for Brink's Security in Detroit, MI.
Jeffrey was a member of the Amvets Post #6472 in Silver Creek. He was an avid sports fan, enjoyed hunting and had a strong faith in God.
Survivors include two sisters, Sally (Gil) McPartlan of San Marcos, CA and Mary (Jeffrey) Duerr of Boston, NY; three brothers, Dennis (Virginia) McNamara and Richard McNamara, both of Hamburg and Raymond (Lori) McNamara of Lake View; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; his companion, Betty Bates of Silver Creek; and many friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 28 at 11:00 AM from Revive Wesleyan at South Creek, 2063 South Creek Road in Eden. Interment will be held on Friday, June 5 at 1:00 PM in Western New York National Cemetery in Corfu.
The family suggests memorials may be made to Western New York Veteran Affairs, 3495 Bailey Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14215.
Arrangements are by the Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, 39 Main Street in Forestville. To post condolences or memories, go to www.rilesandwoolleyfuneralhome.com.
