Official Obituary of
James Jocola
October 23, 1929 ~ December 13, 2017 (age 88) 88 Years Old
James Jocola Obituary
NILES - James Jocola, 88, passed away peacefully at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday December 13, 2017 at the Manor of Autumn Hills.
James was born in Niles on October 23, 1929 the son of Pasquale and Maria (Modarelli) Giocolo. He was a 1948 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and was a member of St. Stephen Church. He retired in 1986 after working 38 1/2 years as a machinist at Warren Republic Steel. He enjoyed golfing, traveling, fishing, reading and history.
James is survived by his wife Betty Ann (Devorich) Jocola whom he married on August 18, 1951; two daughters, Patricia LaRocca of North Canton, Mary (Tony) Merolla of Howland; four grandchildren, Jim (Lauren) LaRocca, Allison LaRocca, Michael Merolla, Katy Merolla; two great grandchildren, Natalie and Jack.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Mike Jocola, Martin Jocola and a infant sister Lucia Jocola.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, December 18, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Stephen Church where family and friends may visit one hour prior to the mass. Rev. James Korda will be the celebrant. Inurnment will be at All Souls Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice of the Valley.
Arrangements by Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home, 126 West Park Avenue, Niles, Ohio 44446.
129 West Park Avenue
Niles, OH 44446
129 West Park Avenue
Niles, OH 44446
James was born in Niles on October 23, 1929 the son of Pasquale and Maria (Modarelli) Giocolo. He was a 1948 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and was a member of St. Stephen Church. He retired in 1986 after working 38 1/2 years as a machinist at Warren Republic Steel. He enjoyed golfing, traveling, fishing, reading and history.
James is survived by his wife Betty Ann (Devorich) Jocola whom he married on August 18, 1951; two daughters, Patricia LaRocca of North Canton, Mary (Tony) Merolla of Howland; four grandchildren, Jim (Lauren) LaRocca, Allison LaRocca, Michael Merolla, Katy Merolla; two great grandchildren, Natalie and Jack.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Mike Jocola, Martin Jocola and a infant sister Lucia Jocola.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, December 18, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Stephen Church where family and friends may visit one hour prior to the mass. Rev. James Korda will be the celebrant. Inurnment will be at All Souls Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice of the Valley.
Arrangements by Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home, 126 West Park Avenue, Niles, Ohio 44446.
Visitation
DEC 18. 12:00 PM - 12:55 PM (EST)
St. Stephen Church129 West Park Avenue
Niles, OH 44446
Mass of Christian Burial
DEC 18. 1:00 PM (EST)
St. Stephen Church129 West Park Avenue
Niles, OH 44446
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