Jamie Arthur Thrush

Mr. Jamie Arthur Thrush, 38, of Salamanca, New York died Saturday, October 3, 2015 at his home.

Born September 29, 1977 in Guelph, Ontario, Canada, he was the son of Gary and Kathryn Cooney Thrush of Salamanca, who survive.

Mr. Thrush was a graduate of Salamanca High School Class of “95” and had attended the Art Institute of Pittsburgh.

He had been employed as a chef/ manager at the Ole Hickory in Salamanca.

Mr. Thrush was a member of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Salamanca, and enjoyed cooking, skiing, music, and golf.

Surviving besides his parents are: one sister, Jody (Chad) Wheeler, Salamanca, NY; one niece; one nephew; maternal grandmother, Wilma Cooney, Salamanca, NY; paternal grandfather, Karl (Donalda) Thrush, Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada.

He was predeceased by his maternal grandfather, Rev Arthur Cooney and his paternal grandmother, Teresa Thrush.

Friends may call on Wednesday from 4:00 -7:00 PM at O’Rourke & O’Rourke Inc, Funeral Home, 25 River Street, Salamanca, New York.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 8, 2015 at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church at 11:00 AM with the Rev Michael Lonto, pastor, officiating.

Burial will be in Wildwood Cemetery, Salamanca, NY.

E-condolences can be sent to john@orourke-orourke.com or posted to facebook.com/onofh.