Loretta "Jane" Day

Mrs. Loretta J. “Jane” Day, age 67, of West State Street, Salamanca, New York died Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at The Absolut, Salamanca, New York following a long illness.

Born on March 27, 1942 in Salamanca, New York she was the daughter of the late John & Iva Johnson Fitzgerald. She was married on March 31, 1960 in Little Valley, New York to Mr. Myrland Day who survives.

Mrs. Day was a member of the Nash Car Club of America. She was an avid gardener, enjoyed reading, and spending time with her grandchildren.

Surviving besides her husband are: a daughter, Donna Abrams, Great Valley, New York; a son, Kenneth (Derah) Day, Great Valley, New York; 4 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; 3 sisters, Judy Redeye, Salamanca, New York, Margaret Anderson, Connecticut, Patricia Vick, Arkansas; a brother, William (Patricia) Fitzgerald, Little Valley, New York ; several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by 2 sisters, Helen Gall, Elizabeth Gilbert, 2 brothers, James Fitzgerald, John Fitzgerald.

There will be no visitation.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. in the O’Rourke & O’Rourke Inc. Funeral Home, 25 River Street, Salamanca, New York with Deacon Michael Anderson, of Our Lady of Peace Parish, officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to The Absolut of Salamanca, 451 Broad Street, Salamanca, New York 14779 or Home Care & Hospice, 1225 West State Street, Olean, New York 14760.

E-condolences can be sent to john@orourke-orourke.com.