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James Lahetta Obituary
AMHERST – James "Jimmy" R. Lahetta, 34 years of age, and a resident of Amherst, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2011 from a motorcycle accident.
He was born March 29, 1977 in Elyria, Ohio. Amherst was his home for most of his life graduating from Marion L. Steele High School with the class of 1996.
Jimmy worked as an automotive technician and in his spare time loved rebuilding cars with his Dad. Jimmy was loved by his family and friends and was known for his wonderful wit, huge heart, vibrant personality, and his long flowing locks. He loved life and especially riding his motorcycle.
Survivors include his parents Jim and Glori Lahetta of Amherst; his brother Ryan Lahetta of Los Angeles, California; his sister Kristen Lahetta of Amherst; his grandmothers Martha Lahetta of Lorain and Donna Lesher of Elyria, and the love of his life, Debbie Frabotta and her sons Alex and Sam of Elyria. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and his two golden retrievers Frank and Fred.
He was preceded in death by his grandfathers William Lahetta and Robert Lesher.
Friends may call Monday, May 9, 2011 from 3 - 8 p.m. at the Hempel Funeral Home; 373 Cleveland Ave., Amherst. Closing prayers will be held Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. from the funeral home. Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church; 200 St. Joseph Drive, Amherst. The Rev. Fr. Lawrence Martello, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, in Elyria.
In lieu of flowers the family request that memorial contributions be made to the James R. Lahetta memorial fund at Lormet Community Federal Credit Union; 2051 Cooper Foster Park Rd., Amherst, OH 44001.
Additional information and online register book are available at www.hempelfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Lahetta
July 29, 2011
Honey, when will it get easier. I can't believe I will never see your beautiful face again. Never get my hugs & kisses. Never see my first born child again. I was supposed to go first remember?? Your Dad & I miss you so much. This is not supposed to be....Love you to heaven and back......Mum
Lovett family
May 20, 2011
Forever in our hearts...RIP Jimmy
Debbie Frabotta
May 16, 2011
I can't go on without u babe, love you so much.
May 11, 2011
Glori, Jim and family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your son Jimmy. May he rest in peace and I hope you find comfort in reading God's word. God's strength, mercy, grace and love are just a thought away.
God bless you and yours,
Vangie, Brianna, and Zeke.
Geno & Mary Taliano
May 10, 2011
Jim, Glori, Ryan & Kristen,
Our love and support will always be here for you.
Stephanie Shaffer
May 10, 2011
Jimmy..a good friend to everyone. Always a smile , polite and caring. Rest in peace.
May 10, 2011
Jim&Glori,Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.Your old friend Dan&Jane Kulics
Holly Preece (Zehel)
May 9, 2011
Jimmy, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I will never forget that big, beautiful smile of yours! May you rest in peace... :(
Giancarlo Verde
May 9, 2011
RIP Jimmy. I wont forget the times working with you at Victory Chevy with the boys and all the laughs you brought us. You were taken too soon but god has another angel next to him. Im honored to have known you. Take care brother. Thought and prayers to The Lahetta Family.
Jackie Dickinson
May 9, 2011
I only knew Jim for a brief period during our high school years; however, I will always remember his amazing sense of humor and love of life! May he rest in peace.
Bill Horvath
May 9, 2011
Rest In Peace Jimmy, Your a good man and you will be cherished upstairs.. look forward to seeing you again some day.
Jennifer Godfrey
May 9, 2011
Our deepest sympathies go out to the Lahetta family during this great loss. Jimmy you were such an amazing man and always greeted us with a big smile on your face. We will always have the memories of the times we spent together. You will truly be missed and you are flying with the angels!!!!
Ken and Jennifer "Godfrey" Keilman
Andy & Holly France
May 9, 2011
Jimmy, you will be missed. Love to you and your family.
Louise and Dan Shopoff
May 9, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Lahetta family at this most difficult time. God bless you all.
May 9, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Lahetta Family at this most difficult time. May God bless you all.
Louise and Dan Shopoff ( Lorain, Ohio)
Heather Hatten
May 9, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Lahetta family. Jimmy was one of a kind, loved by all, and Amherst has lost one of it's best. One of my fondest memories of Jimmy will be of his halloween costumes and getting together at Paul's. The Carebear said it all. RIP JIMMY.
Cheryl Knight
May 9, 2011
My deepest sympathy... Jimmy was one of the nicest sweetest guys that I had the good fortune to meet. He will be missed.
Lora Mascol (Sanchez)
May 9, 2011
My heart goes out to his family and friends.
Tom Zuffa
May 9, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tony Taliano
May 9, 2011
You brought joy to so many people and you wll be missed. I was honored, Jimmy, when you asked me to be in your wedding and you really made me feel like a part of the family. You where a big guy with a big heart, love you brother...
Aaron and Amanda Brown
May 8, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Jennifer Cogar-Schwarck
May 8, 2011
Will always cherish his big bear hugs, smiling face and lots of goofy moments watching him grow up and hanging with Paul...RIP Jimmy....forever young. God be with your family and friends shedding light on them and help them heal. See ya on the other side neighbor.
May 8, 2011
We love you my darling baby boy, Sleep tight until I can see you in heaven...
GENE DEANNA KESSLER
May 8, 2011
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Tina & Mark Innocenti
May 8, 2011
RIP...Jim..you were such a sweet guy..such a big Teddy bear..big smile and just plain great guy..you will be missed by your friends and family...I always remember being greeted w/ that big ole smile and a hug..R.I.P..
Stacey Barnard
May 8, 2011
I remember your smiling face, all the way back to when you were 4! All the silliness and fun you and Paul had back in the day. Love you like a brother Jimmy! We'll miss you so much!
May 8, 2011
Please know that the Loos family (Kathy and Jim, Mark, David, Mary, Paula, and Steven) are thinking of you as you face this most difficult time. Our prayers are with you.
May 8, 2011
My Prayers go out to Jimmy and Family, Sorry for your Lost. Tom Webb and Friends, Rip
renee hagan
May 8, 2011
jimmy, thank you for all the smiles. you were one of the sweetest people i ever met. i am blessed to have known you. You will be missed dearly.
Dan Owens
May 8, 2011
Taken way too soon.
Jenn Eby
May 8, 2011
Jimmy was a great person and always made me smile! You will be missed, Jimmy!
michelle hiser
May 7, 2011
Always a great guy that always had a smile on his face. Would do anything he could for anyone. You are now an angel to look over the rest of us. Rip Jimmy. You will be missed.
Mary Kaye & Jay Grega
May 7, 2011
Thoughts and prayers for his family and friends. Rest in peace Jimmy.
Bob Kerr
May 7, 2011
Jimmy was the kind of guy who would stop traffic to walk a little old lady across the street.
He was respectful to his elders, kind to his peers, and protective of the younger ones. He was a true gentleman.
If you knew him you liked him. I loved him. He was my cousin. I've known him his entire life. He was like a little brother to me.
The Amherst community has lost a well loved and all around nice guy.
Our family has lost a piece of our hearts that cannot be filled again in this life.
I thank God that there is a place where we will never shed another tear and never have to say good bye again.
Until we meet again, we will miss you Jim.
Clint Knipper
May 7, 2011
Jim you were a great guy and it is sad to have not seen you since high school. Definitely a life taken from this earth way too early.
May 7, 2011
To Jimmy's family,
I pray that the Good Lord provides you with the support and love that only God can give you. I knew Jimmy and he was an outstanding man who loved life and loved riding his bike. My heart goes out to his family and I hope that God gives them the serenity to know that Jimmy is with Him.
God Bless,
Mike Cotrufo
Director
Lake Erie HOG Chapter #3738
Debbie Frabotta
May 7, 2011
Love you baby, meet ya at the gates.
Angie Mullins
May 7, 2011
Beautiful person inside and out, I will miss your smile and the big hug I always got from you. You were family to me and meant so much to so many people. There is a huge void that will never be filled because you were one of a kind. I will keep your memories close. Love always...
Erika Lesher
May 6, 2011
I love you so much, and never realized just how much I did till now. I wish I didnt go to North Carolina for Easter I would have gotten to see you then.
I love you, Erika, your cousin
high school hijinx
Jeremy Edwards
May 6, 2011
Lost touch a little bit over the last few years, but everytime I did see ya I could count on a huge smile, a big hug and a paw like handshake. You were good people Jim and the Lord took you too soon. I'll always remember the good times we had together and will be keeping you and your family in my prayers. Ride on Jimmy, ride on.
Mary Bodmann
May 6, 2011
I love you Jimmy and our family will miss you coming over and sharing dinner with us all of the time. <3 Rest In Peace buddy.
Chip & Jennifer Fayer
May 6, 2011
Our Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Marcus Lahetta
May 6, 2011
We all love you and miss you Jimmy.
Skoot Miller
May 6, 2011
Wonderful wit,huge heart,and vibrant personalityYea that was Jimmy for sure! If you knew Jimmy,I challenge you to be more like him,because the world needs more people like Jimmy.Be proud Glori and Jim,(as I know you are)I am to call him my neighbor and friend.I will miss him dearly. Skoot
Hempel Funeral Home
May 6, 2011
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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