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Jim Basilone Obituary
He was born Feb. 18, 1924, in Cleveland.
Jim was a graduate of Ohio University and 65-year member of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity. He held a master's degree from Kent State University and Western Reserve University.
His career started as a educator for the Cleveland Public Schools for 30 years, retiring as a principal from Memorial Elementary School. He was also a high school basketball coach, and worked for Collinwood Concrete for 10 years as a cement mixer driver.
His hobbies included basketball, playing at Willoughby Senior Center three times a week until age 85. He also enjoyed gardening, woodworking, playing golf and was a ranger at Briardale Greens G.C. for many years.
The family would like to thank Hospice of the Western Reserve and Visiting Angels for all their wonderful care.
Survivors are his wife, Evelyn (nee Vlah) for 63 years; children, Mary Jane (Bill) Turner, Janice (Jeff) Hundt, Joan (Dan) Hamilton, Michael (Mary) and Jimmy; grandchildren, Laura (Ham) Moore, Jeffrey (Megan) Hundt, Shauna (Patrick) Durant, Brittany Basilone, Brennan Turner, Meaghan Basilone and Brendan Basilone; brother, George (Edith); and sisters, Theresa (Al) Galicki and Mary Jane Chapman.
He was preceded in death by his grandson, Grant Turner; brother, Frank; and brother-in-law, Bill Chapman.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 13, 2011, at DiCicco & Sons Funeral Home, 5975 Mayfield Road (at Lander Road), Mayfield Heights.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 14, 2011, at Holy Cross Church of Our Lady of the Lake Parish, 19951 Lake Shore Blvd., Euclid. Interment will be in All Souls Cemetery in Chardon Township.
Contributions may be made in JB's memory to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 300 E. 185th. St., Cleveland, OH 44119 or Willoughby Senior Center, 38032 Brown Ave., Willoughby, OH 44094.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jim Basilone
william basilone
May 31, 2011
what an honor to know and be part of the BASILONE family! our love and hearts go out to yours. the BASILONE family, farrell pa
Denise Somogyi
May 14, 2011
Mike, I was sorry to hear of the loss of your Father. May your memories of him carry you through this difficult time.
Dennis Byrne
May 14, 2011
I played basketball at Westlake D.C. with JB every Tuesday night in late 80's to mid 90's with JB and marvelled at this "old man" who would crash the boards with elbows at the ready and an unorthodox but deadly 3 point shot. JB was an inspiration to me then and will be 'til I'm rebounding in heaven.Excellent job JB!!!!!
May 13, 2011
Aunt Evelyn and family we want you to know how sad we are about Uncle Jim's passing. I will always keep the little wooden snowman that he made and gave to me. Our sincere sympathy to the entire family. Love Waneeta & Al
Vince Burke
May 13, 2011
My condolences to the entire Basilone family. Jimmy, I am very sorry to hear your dad passed away. I will always remember hanging out at JB's Bar in the basement.
David Anderson
May 12, 2011
I'm saddened by Mr. Basilone's passing and extend my condolences to his family and loved ones. While attending Memorial School from grades 4 through 6, I worked in the main office every morning, helping "Mr. B" and the school secretary fill teachers' classroom supply orders and other admin to-do's. He instilled a professional sense of style, sensitivity and fairness that I carry to this day. Usually delivering it with a sense of humor that made every day much lighter for a young boy of 10. Thank you, Mr. B. for the lunches, hospital visits, 6th & 12th grade graduation parties, so many many things. You've never been forgotten, and never will be!
Shauna (and Pat) Durant
May 12, 2011
We love you Grandpa B...you will be missed. I know Heaven has many basketball courts and golf courses waiting for you.
Brittany Basilone
May 12, 2011
I love you Grandpa B!
Jim Pajk
May 12, 2011
JB will be missed, but we will always have him in our hearts and carry on hs leagacy by celebrating his life.
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