Obituary of Jeffrey C. Lynch

Jeffrey C. Lynch of Waverly, NY, passed peacefully on Wednesday July 10, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born May 28th, 1954, in Elmira, NY., to the late Charles and Sharon (Swayze) Lynch. Jeff was a graduate of Waverly Central Schools and Boces for autobody and welding certification. In his early years he moved to Debary, Florida, where he was famous for his work. He was the owner/operator of his shop Debary Paint and Autobody. Jeff was an amazing car restorer, with many of his cars featured in several auto magazines and books. That's where he met his amazing wife, best friend, and caregiver, Marcia. He returned to Waverly, NY, where he enjoyed his retirement.

As a result of Jeff's beloved occupation, he developed an autoimmune disease. He was a 23-year survivor from a very special liver organ donor. He never took one breath for granted. If you haven't already, please consider organ donation. You can save 9 lives. Through the organ donation program, Jeff has saved 5 lives.

Jeff was an avid hunter, classic car collector, loved his Harleys, and liked auto racing of all kinds. Jeff had a wit like no other and was an amazing story-teller, fact or fiction. He could make you laugh and cry at the same time. His family and friends will sure miss his love of a good story.

He was predeceased by his parents, his brother Bill Lynch (7/11/24), along with his maternal grandparents, Cecil (Chandler) and Richard Swayze, his paternal grandparents Harry E Lynch and Vivian D. Lynch, and his infant niece Sawyer Lynch.

He is survived by his wife and best friend Marcia (Traurig) Lynch, daughter Amber and Sam Abdelli, Granddaughters, Aziza and Sonia Abdelli of Murrieta, California. His siblings Linda Douglas of New Port Richey, Fla., Jim and Chris Lynch of Chemung, NY, and Bonnie and Jim Howell of Montour Falls, NY. His Uncle Fred and Aunt Toni Sue Swayze of Van Etten, NY. Numerous nieces and nephews, and cousins.

A private service will be held at the convenience of the family.

Donations may be made in memory of Jeff to the American Liver Foundation or the American Kidney Foundation.