Obituary
Stanley- James Russell Cator, age 61, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024.
Friends may call on Monday, August 5, from 4- 7 p.m. at the Perkins-Ames Funeral Home in Gorham. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August 6 at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Naples. Burial will be in Rushville Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions can be made to, Wilmont Cancer Center, 300 E. River Road, PO Box 278996, Rochester, NY 14627, or to the First Baptist Church of Naples, 125 North Main St., Naples, NY 14512.
Jim was born on November 30, 1962 in Canandaigua, NY. As a child, Jim mowed lawns in the community to earn money. He worked for Zimmerman Farms and while at Zimmerman Farms, Jim started working for NAPA where he started the first delivery route to over 400 customers that NAPA continues to this day. After his time at NAPA Jim was Director of Environmental Services at F.F. Thompson Hospital. He then was employed as a salesman for Allen and Cory, a Machine and Chemical Specialist salesman for XPEDX and Veritiv. His latest “retirement” job was a salesman for Landpro in Hall where he loved selling John Deere’s.
Jim attended the First Baptist Church of Naples. He enjoyed cooking with cast iron pans, even making pies in them. Jim was a family man that loved the Lord. He instilled in his children there is the right way to do things and then there is the Jim Cator way to do things, meaning your signature is on everything you do, take pride in your work. Jim enjoy helping his wife with benefit fundraisers for people in need. He was a firefighter who would often remind his children of the importance of keeping their chimneys clean.
Jim is survived by his wife of 34 years, Betty Durgan Cator; daughter, Kelly (Lawrence) Judd; son, Jim Cator; grandchildren, Jaenette Joy Cator, Kira Hutchinson, Kaelynn Hutchinson, Kensley Hutchinson and Grayson Judd; father, Jim (Lucy) Cator; siblings, Matt Harris, Cindy (Tony) Tucceri, Michael (Brenda) Harris, Pam Doran, Christopher (Kelly) Cator and Cash (Laurie) Harris; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Jim was predeceased by his mother, Cathy (Larry) Harris.
Jim was very appreciative of all of his doctors, especially Dr. Guercio and team at the Wilmont Cancer Institute.
Please visit www.kenperkinsfuneralhome.com to send a message of condolence to the Cator Family.
Services
Calling Hours
Perkins-Ames Funeral Home
Gorham, NY
Funeral Service
First Baptist Church of Naples
Naples, NY
Condolences
Bonnie Cramer from Liverpool NY on Aug. 2, 2024
Betty and family. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Jessica Blake from Brewerton on Aug. 2, 2024
I am so sorry to hear this. James Cator was fantastic and when I would call him on his days off he would go "you know Jessica, it is my day off"...but that never stopped him from helping me. He was absolutely loved by my customers and would never leave a customer unhappy. He was missed as a coworker and missed even more as a friend. My thoughts are with him and his family during this difficult time.
Bob & Jan Schneider from Rushville, N.Y. on Aug. 4, 2024
Jim was always exactly the same; never moody at all. He has always been very dear to my heart ever since I first met him. He was sincere, honest, hardworking and always kind. He would have given his last dollar away to help someone. I will miss him so much....but I know he is now with his LORD and Savior; therefore I look forward to seeing him again. Your very first MIL.
Chris Grzeskowiak from Stanley New York on Aug. 4, 2024
Sharon and I are so very sorry to hear this news. Jim was a good man, with a good sense of humor. Got to know him years ago while we were both working for Marcus Whitman School. The pain and grief of losing a loved one or a friend such as Jim can be difficult. But having Faith that he is in a better place and that we’ll be seeing him again helps to ease these difficulties. Rest in Peace Jim, you will be missed….
Eugene Valastro from Penn yan on Aug. 4, 2024
I started at LandPro a little over a year ago and Jim was very welcoming and he always had a smile on his face and he loved to get into long conversations about anything. One thing he never told me was he was sick. Of the hundred or so talks we had he never once told me. I just found out a few weeks ago. He is one of the nicest people I've ever met and always a pleasure to talk to. He will be truly missed at work and everywhere else. My heart goes out to his family and friends. If I have grown to like him so much in a short time I can only imagine the losss his loved ones feel. Rest in Peace Jim🙏
Ron & Sue Durgan from Lee Center, NY on Aug. 5, 2024
Our sincerest condolences and prayers to his wife, family and friends. May the Lord watch over him, RIP.
Allen & Mary Burnett from 1246 Phelps Rd., Potter NY 14507 on Aug. 5, 2024
Jim Sr. and Family please accept our condolences on the loss of Jim your son and be assured our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sadness. God Bless to all.
Sue Van Slyke from Hilton NY on Aug. 7, 2024
To Betty and Jim’s family, I am truly sorry for your loss. Jim was one of a kind and a great friend. I feel very lucky and blessed to have known him. Jim was the guy that had your back , was always there to help and offer encouragement. Great people like Jim are an inspiration to everyone around them. We have all been blessed by his kindness. Rest in peace my friend, you will be missed.
Dan Burgmaster from Tampa, FL on Aug. 10, 2024
Jim Sr., Betty and Jim’s family. I am so sorry to hear this news. Jim was a great friend and co-worker and about as solid a guy you’ll ever meet. He always spoke so highly of his family and displayed his faith on a daily basis. I cherish the breakfast meeting meetups and conversation with Jim. He was one of a kind. Rest in peace, Jim. I know you are in the heaven you prepared and lived your life for.
Ron Malvaso from Farmington on Sep. 8, 2024
Betty and Family. I'm sorry I missed the notice and service, but most sorry for your loss. I worked with Jim for many years From the Alling and Cory days through Veritiv. As already mentioned Jim was one of a kind and a Salt of the earth human being. I feel honored to have known him and work with him for those years. He was the type of person to leave a lasting memory with anyone that met or knew him. So well respected by his peers and yet humble at the same time. You can be sure Jim is in heaven. If ever anyone deserved their place it is him. He will be missed by many. RIP Jim, you left this earth too soon, my friend.