Mimmack, Jack E.Mar 27, 1929 - Mar 19, 2025Our beloved Dad, Jack Edward Mimmack, DDS born in Buffalo, NY, March 27, 1929 died March 19, 2025 after a long difficult battle with Parkinson's disease. Son of Edward Farrington Mimmack and Frieda Jacobs Mimmack, his roots to western N.Y. ran deep. Jack lived most of his adult life in Amherst, NY with his college sweetheart and wife of nearly 40 years Barbara Petran Mimmack. He is survived by his two children, Peter (m Rebecca Wallace) and daughter Molly (m Chris Duggan, and grandsons Will and Danny) He was lucky enough to remarry after mom died suddenly in 1993 of a heart attack. Carol and Dad were wed for 26 years until she died recently. His only sibling Margot Lamar still resides in Wilmington, DE. His milestones in education started with Nichols School class of '47, followed by undergrad at Grinnell College '51 and UB Dental School class of '55. He promptly joined the US Navy as an officer and traveled to Boston, MA where he was first stationed at the Chelsea Naval hospital; then later Edenton, NC. Upon retiring from the service as Lt. Cmdr., our folks returned to Buffalo where Dad joined our grandfather as the third generation in the practice where he worked for over 40 years. He literally whistled while he worked and patients of all ages loved this about him. Jack had an adventurous spirit which took him on travels throughout his life. He was all about family fun and took us on vacations extensively to Bermuda, Florida, and across country in a motor home! He loved the great outdoors, wore his true fan colors proudly for all the local sports teams, and relaxed with yardwork, gardening, and music. He always had big band tunes on in his car or home. Once retired Dad's travels continued. He and Carol's two biggest trips were a safari in Africa and extended time down under in New Zealand and Australia. He also enjoyed cruises to Alaska, the Mediterranean, and the Panama Canal. As a member of the Country Club of Buffalo, Dad loved the clay tennis courts and for years maintained a single digit handicap on the golf course. With reduced mobility, he was unable to get to the Club and tried to resign. The Club refused and honored his 60 years tenure with a lifetime membership. Dad was one of the most considerate men on the planet, a man of honor and integrity. He was a loyal, kind, patient, funny friend, who was always happy just to be amongst his family or cronies sharing hobbies, sports venues, or travels. Always generous with his time if ever someone needed him; he was there to roll up his sleeves to support however necessary. He left us via the long walk into the sunset, (hopefully seeing that elusive 'green flash') maintaining an incredibly positive attitude while living in a body that lost ability and dignity over a period of years. Fortunately, we kids who live at opposite sides of the country, had started Zoom sessions with him while he was able to do the 5 steps needed to turn on the computer and log in. When he lost that ability, staff at the Canterbury residence were there to guide him. We last 'saw' him on 3/11, and while he could hardly hear what we said, and his voice was barely audible, he rallied at the end with that bubbling positivity to thank us for spending time with him by saying, "Good show, guys". Back atcha, Dad. It truly was a wonderful life filled with 96 years leading by example as an amazing father, role model and a true inspiration to the very end. A private family service will be held later. He will join Mom, Grandpa, Grandma & Carol in the beautiful courtyard alongside Westminster church.