James "Jim" Pregno, 73, of Montgomery, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2013. Jim was born in Spangler, Pennsylvania on August 17, 1939. After the death of his parents, he moved with family to Erie, Pennsylvania in 1948 where he was raised by his maternal aunt Christine and her husband Albert Gaydos. He graduated from St. John Elementary School and Erie Technical High School where he made lifelong friendships. His service in the United States Air Force brought him to Montgomery where he would live out the rest of his life.
Jim Pregno owned & managed Pregno Firestone for 26 years before retiring. He was a proud father & grandfather who loved his family and also loved watching his grandchildren play sports. He was a generous man who had a passion for hunting, fishing, and spending time outdoors with good friends. He also enjoyed working with animals, especially hunting dogs & horses.
He is survived by his fiancé', Linda Duncan; a sister, Sister Carol Pregno OLC; three children - Renae Borrelli (and husband, Angelo), Deena Pregno, & Scott Pregno; five grandchildren - Gage Pregno, Angela Borrelli, James Borrelli, Frank Borrelli & Matt Borrelli; and the Gaydos family's Dennis Gaydos and Cheryl (and husband, James) Dyer and many cousins.
Visitation is scheduled for Monday, February, 25th from 5-7 p.m. at Leak Memory Chapel, 945 Lincoln Road, Montgomery, AL.
Funeral service will follow on Tuesday, February 26th at 10:00 a.m. at St. Bede Catholic Church, 3870 Atlanta Hwy. in Montgomery.
Pallbearers are Rick Young, Bill Bethea, Hoyt Henley, Jr., Sammy Stroh, Brian Spear, Jeff Maddox, Matthew Borrelli, Gage Pregno & Honorary Pallbearer is Ted Kemsel.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Sisters of Our Lady of Charity, PO Box 340, Carrollton, OH 44615.
Online condolences may be made at www.leak-mc.com
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Scott I'm so sorry for your loss you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers... I miss you so much..
Stephanie Callaway
March 26, 2013
To the Pregno family: Please accept my most sincere condolences. Jimmy and I attended Erie Tech High and became good friends. We both entered the Air Force after graduating, and stayed in touch ever since. The only thing I regret was the distance that kept us from seeing one another more often. When we were able to get together, those were great times. I could not have asked for a better friend; I could always depend on him. I will miss you and your laughter old buddy. God bless. "Louie"
Lou Kerestesy
March 14, 2013
I was very sorry to learn of Jim's death and I extend my deepest sympathies. I remember the good times at Seven Bridges Sporting Clays and will never forget how kind he was to my late father when he was sick, and in general what a good friend he was to him.
Patrick McIntyre
March 6, 2013
Deana:
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Please accept my condolences.
Charles Bryant Russell
March 3, 2013
Sorry to hear of you're passing. I remember you from both St. Johns (you're sister Carol and I were in the same classes; we used to walk home everydat from school) and Eire Tech where You were a senior and I a freshman. You always had a kind word for everyone. May you rest in God;s lovin g arms.
James Szoszorek
March 3, 2013
This may seem the oddest of all the memories in your guest book, but I want to say "Thank You" for the joy that the 'electric chicken' always gave to my children and me. On Saturday nights while on our way to Our Lady Queen of Mercy Church, we HAD to drive by and see the 'electric chicken'. I will keep your family in my prayers, G-d Bless.
Jeanne Travis
March 3, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with Evelyn and the Pregno family.Jim was a very kind individual
Ashley strickland
March 2, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of the loss. Jim was a close friend of my husbands as well as our family. My husband introduced Jim to me back in 1968 and he has always remained very close to my husband as well as our family. Im sure he will be up in heaven fishing those golden waters with the rest of them. If we can do anything please let us know. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lanie Snell
March 1, 2013
Our prayers go out to the Pregno family. Our father Burt and Jim had been very close friends for longer than I or my brother can remember. 45 plus years or more and they always had great adventures and stories and held the up most respect for one another. He is a great man and we have always cared about him and thought of him as family. Infact we use to call him "Uncle Pregno" growing up. We the Snell Family give to you our deepest Sympathy & Respect & Love.
Mr. & Mrs.Burt Snell, kids and Family
March 1, 2013
OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH THE PREGNO FAMILY.
MY DAD DODDA HUDSON THOUGHT ALOT OF MR JIM AND THEY WERE GREAT FRIENDS BACK IN THE DAY, LOVED ALL THE STORIES THEY USE TO TELL.
FROM GINA MARIE TEETER
GENIE HUDSON
TODD HUDSON
GINA TEETER
February 28, 2013
Deena and Renae: I heard about your dad from Cindy Smith King at a ballgame yesterday. I am so sorry! Please know that y'all are in my prayers during this most difficult time!
Love,
Pam Gothard Kilpatrick
February 27, 2013
Deena, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. May God give you the comfort to ease yiour pain. You and your family are in my prayers.
Karen Kimball
February 25, 2013
Scott, 'When you are sorrowful, look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth, you are weeping for that which has been your delight' - Kahlil Gibran. You are in my prayers! DT
February 25, 2013
Deena and Renae, We are so very sorry for your loss. I know your dad will be greatly missed. We are praying your and your family. Love, Sue (Corley) Wyatt and Cecil (Buffalo) Wyatt
missed.
February 25, 2013
Deena:
I am so sorry for your loss.
Barbara Brooks
February 25, 2013
Renae & Angelo, I met your Daddy at your wedding. He was a very generous loveing vessel. He has his healing and the family shall receive. In Jesus Love. Grace M.
Grace M. Miller
February 25, 2013
Scott,
It is my prayer that God will allow the sweet memories of your Dad to flood the sorrows of your heart.
Much Love!
Lezli Martin
February 25, 2013
I lost a dear friend in Jim. I will miss him alot. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Brandy Johnson
February 25, 2013
Deena, so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Dawn Stephens
Dawn Stephens
February 25, 2013
Deena, I am so srry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. Scott Kramer
February 25, 2013
Renee,
Our prayers are with you and your family!
God Bless You,
Odell
Odell McFarland
February 25, 2013
Jim was a super guy.and a good friend to leroy and me. R.I.P..
Charlotte and leroy Albright
February 24, 2013
I'm so sorry for your loss my prayers are with you
Paula Sammons
February 24, 2013
Deena-Sorry for your loss. Want you to know that you and your family are in our thoughts.
Lee & Gena Anderson
February 24, 2013
Deena & Renea: You girls stay strong and keep your HEADS UP!! May God continue to give yous' Heavenly Peace."
Princess Norris
February 24, 2013
You have been a very special friend & boss. You will be missed."
Princess Norris
February 24, 2013
Deena, So sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family.
Sherri Arrington
February 24, 2013
Hope your family knows how much of a friend you could be.
Billy Foxworth
February 24, 2013
We will miss your smiling face, but I am lucky to have known you for 25 years and shared some very good times hunting and our many trips to the YO ranch hunting together, you always seemed to have a good story about our trips when we got together at cook outs.You were a true friend and we will meet again, God bless you Jim.
Mark Azar
February 24, 2013
Deena, So sorry for your loss.. Praying for you..Love ya, Cindy McCain Cranmore
February 24, 2013
Jim will be greatly missed. It was a pleasure and a blessing to have known him. He was one of the few who understood the meaning of trust, loyalty, and respect. With this loss the world seems a smaller place. Our prayers go out to his family. May he have eternal peace.
Dale Corsino
February 24, 2013
I just can't believe you are gone but you sure will not be forgotten. We will miss you at work so much.
Heidi Norman
February 21, 2013
Jim I hate to see you leave but I know your going to a better place.
Mike Henderson
February 21, 2013
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