Obituary of James. E. Kurzawski James had served in the US Army during Vietnam. He was a member of the Sheret Post #35 American Legion, Strickland Post #4635 VFW, St. Mary's Athletic Club and was also a member of the St. Mary's Archer's Club. He had worked as a correction officer for many years and worked for over 10 years at the Batavia VA Hospital retiring from there in 2005. James enjoyed his family, his new home, birds, gardening and watching Saturday morning polka on TV.