METZ - James L. October 5, 2009, husband of Marcia K. (Rybarczyk) Metz; son of Horace and the late Margaret (nee Giehrl); step-father of Rich (fianceé Jenn), Rob (Mary), Kathy (Rob Busch) Graesser; brother of Pat Metz, Ron (Maryanne) Metz, Dave (fianceé Karen) Metz and Tom (Amy) Metz; son-in-law of Alfred and the late Lucy Rybarczyk; also survived by four step-grandchildren, and nieces & nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Tuesday 7-9 PM and Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 PM at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5541 Main St. (at Cayuga Rd.) Williamsville. Friends are invited to a funeral service Thursday morning at 10 o'clock in The Chapel at Crosspoint. Flowers declined. Memorials to Roswell Park or Hospice Buffalo, Inc.