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James Brichetto Obituary

Rev. James Brichetto, S.J., November 17, 2007 in Clarkston, MI. Former Pastor of St. Xavier Church, Athletic Director and Educator at St. Xavier High School, Cincinnati, St. Benignus, Greenfield, St. Joan of Arc, Indianapolis, and St. Michael, New Vienna and associate Pastor of St. Antoninus and St. Louis, Cincinnati. Beloved son of the late Hilda and James Brichetto; dear brother of Sylvia Davis and the late Doris Ruffing Lobring; loving uncle to Jerry, Debbie, Jeff, Marcie, Terri and Mike Davis, Kathy Ruffing Smith, Bud, Jim, Kurt and Rick Ruffing. Father James graduated from St. Xavier High School in 1949 and was a past teacher at St. Ignatius in Chicago. Father James was also Chaplin at the Cincinnati Fire Department for over 20 years. Father Brichetto will lie in State at St. Xavier Church, 607 Sycamore St. Cincinnati, OH 45202, Tuesday (TODAY) from 5:30 p.m. until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Jesuit Partnership or the Jesuit International Missions, 607 Sycamore St., Cincinnati, OH 45202. Hodapp Funeral Home is serving the family. Visit www.Jesuits-chi.org/tributes to sign guestbook.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Nov. 20, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for James Brichetto

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15 Entries

DEBORAH LEE, DAVIS

November 17, 2021

I'll never forget Fr. Jim's hugs and laughter. He was a friend to all.

june 9,1963

yvonne bush

November 18, 2008

Father gave me one of his cards when he got ordained.

Ordained A Priest

yvonne DeCarlo-Bush

November 18, 2008

I will never forget his kindness to my family he was a special part of our lives and if not for him I would not have made it to the church for my first communion.

Debbie Davis

December 21, 2007

a mass will be offered for Fr. Jim in Toledo ,Spain (Carriches) on Dec. 22 at 6p.m. That would be 12 noon in the U.S. His neice Debbie, her husband Isidro and their children James, Louie and Debbie would like to invite all to join them spiritually in this mass. We ask that Fr. rest in peace and thank the Lord for letting him be a part of our lives. Thank you to everyone especially the staff at Columbiere for their kind attention. Deborah Davis Castaño

joe rowan

December 9, 2007

i just learned about Fr. Brichetto death. he was my high school sociology teacher and swim coach. we all loved him very much. a GREAT guy!! he will be in my prayers

Mike Davis

December 3, 2007

I really appreciate the kind words about my uncle "Fr. Jim". He is missed but we are comforted by kind words and memories of his life. He really gave his all for others and was able to be with people in their present moment. He loved the poor, elderly, and those who seemed to be challenged by life daily. He is now a great intercessor for our prayers. If you have a hopeless cause then give it to "Brick" so he can stay busy in heaven. He always loved a good challenge. Carpe diem!
Mike Davis

James Brady

November 24, 2007

Deep sympathy to Fr. Brichetto's family, but we are sure he is with God and the angels.
Fr. Brichetto attended grade school with me, James J. Brady. He was a good friend, and I will always remember him with great joy.
I really would like to send a card to his sister,Sylvia Davis, but do not know where to contact her. Hopefully she will see this and try to contact me via email.

Pete Fischer

November 23, 2007

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death of Father Jim. He was a great friend to our family, while he served at St. Francis Xavier Church in Cincinnati in the 1970's and 80's. He baptised two of our three children. We had some great times together. Father Jim was a very good priest and friend. May God welcome him to heaven.

Mary Heller

November 22, 2007

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

John Rafferty

November 22, 2007

With most sincere regrets to Jim's relatives but hardiest congratulations to Father Jim's welcome into heaven I have the foundest memories of him at a special time in my life. I was a student in his latin class at St. Ignatius in Chicago and remember him as a very likable, fair and dedicated servent of God and mankind. Thanks be to God for loaning Jim to us.

Alan Sabato

November 21, 2007

Fr. Brichetto was the Athletic Director at St. Xavier High School in Cincinnati when I was there. He was a powerful memorable person. May he rest in peace.

Karen Wischer

November 21, 2007

Enjoyed serving the spaghetti dinners at St. X with Fr. Brichetto

Brother Joseph Martin, FSC

November 20, 2007

My sympathy to Jim's family and to the Jesuit community. I lived with Jim for four years at St. Joan of Arc in Indianapolis when I worked at Fatima Retreat House. He was always cordial and a gentleman. May he rest in peace.

Joseph Mercurio

November 20, 2007

Rev. James Brichetto you will always be remembered by the Cincinnati Fire Department, and we will miss you dearly.

Mark Maxwell

November 20, 2007

On behalf of the Chicago Province Jesuits Development Office and Staff, I wish to express sincere condolences to the family and friends of Fr. James Brichetto, SJ. Jim will certainly be remembered for his terrific work in parish ministry and his love and appreciation for all. Many continue to talk about the St. Xavier Parish trips he coordinated. He was an outstanding man who was asked to “go forth and serve,” doing all that he was asked to do and more. Fr. Jim will be missed.
“Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam.”

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