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James Evankovich Obituary
Born July 16, 1945, he was a son of the late Eli and Leona Olga Evankovich.
Jim was the beloved husband of Janet (Flament) Evankovich, whom he married on Dec. 29, 1990; the loving father of Patrick Evankovich and Tami (Jack) LaGattuta; and the dear brother of John (Thelma) Evankovich.
Jim was a proud member of the Penn United family in Saxonburg for over three decades.
He proudly served his country during the Vietnam War as a member of the U.S. Air Force.
He was a member of VFW Post 474 in Zelienople.
He enjoyed hunting and training his canine friends, Toby, Ginger, Molly and Misty.
Jim was a member of many Corvette clubs.He enjoyed spending time with other Corvette enthusiasts, sharing events and adventures.
Jim most of all enjoyed spending time with his wife and family.
He was preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Fran Evankovich.
EVANKOVICH - Family and friends of James E. Evankovich, who died Monday, Feb. 11, 2019, will be received from noon until 4 p.m. Saturdayat Devlin Funeral Home of Cranberry, 2678 Rochester Road, Cranberry Township.
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jim's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Please visit www.devlinfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Evankovich
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February 15, 2019
I am deeply sorry for your family's loss. May your hearts find comfort in God's beautiful promises for the future. John 6:40
Bill Rea
February 13, 2019
So sorry for your loss. Jim will always be remembered in the best of lights.
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Feb
16
Visitation
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Devlin Funeral Home - Cranberry Township2678 Rochester Road, Cranberry Township, PA 16066
Feb
16
Funeral service
4:00 p.m.
Devlin Funeral Home - Cranberry Township2678 Rochester Road, Cranberry Township, PA 16066
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