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Sep 20, 1948 - Jun 27, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. We remember Jim as always smiling a positive genuinely happy person. He leaves a wonderful legacy to his family , relatives and friends.
Carol Schweitzer
July 19, 2024 | Rising Sun, IN | Family
My cousin Jimmy was quite possibly the nicest person in the world. My brother from another mother, Jimmy was born two years after me, and we grew up playing together. Jimmy would always share his toys and never insisted on having the biggest piece of cake—even when it was his birthday. He never said a bad word about anyone, and I never heard anyone say a bad word about Jim. In fact, the only four-letter word I ever heard Jimmy say was “gosh.” His smile, which never left his face, was...
Jay Moriarty
July 14, 2024 | Hermosa Beach, CA | Family
My cousin Jim and I grew up together, always had fun and went to Fort Scott camp each summer. Our aunts referred to us as Jimmy and Timmy, and warned us to stay out of trouble. On a hot summer day, we would sometimes ride our bikes around, collect empty bottles that were lying around and then cash them in so we could buy penny candies. One time we took our candy snacks and cooled off in the air conditioned grocery store sitting unseen behind the stacked cases of beer. We peered through...
Tim Moriarty
July 12, 2024 | Falls Church, VA
If the measure of a man’s life is how much he has loved and how much he was loved, then Jim was a giant among men. Always kind, always friendly, and always helpful. May God bless him and you Toni for having loved him.
Mary Ellen Kelley
July 10, 2024 | Cincinnati, OH | Neighbor
Great neighbor good man always a smile lucky to know him
Ray Sucher
July 07, 2024 | Cincinnati, OH | Neighbor
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Kathy and Sandy Hosty
July 07, 2024 | Washington, DC
I remember Jim's sage advice when we graduated from high school in 1966. "Take it easy." Meeting up again at our 50th class reunion he was still the same genuine, nice, fun guy. Jim, you will be missed. Tom and I send our heartfelt condolences to Toni and family.
Rosemary Downer (nee Mynning)
July 03, 2024 | Cambridge, MA | Classmate
Jim was always upbeat, happy, and authentic. He would brighten anyone's day. The lights dimmed a little when he left.
Eric Johnson
July 03, 2024 | Holland, MI | Classmate
My deepest sympathy to family and friends. Jimmy was a sweet and kind person and he will be greatly missed.
Marilyn Smith
July 02, 2024 | Sylmar, CA
James E. Hosty, 75, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, June 27, 2024. He was born to the late James M. and Alice Hosty on September 20, 1948, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Jim was the beloved husband of Toni Hosty (nee Reinstatler) for 46 years; loving father of Katie (Jason) Gilkey, Jennifer (Tony) Cullum, and James (Olivia) Hosty; cherished grandfather of Tyler, Tommy, and Molly Gilkey, Carly Mary, Ellie, and Brody Cullum, and Andrew Hosty; and dear brother of Kathleen (Dave) Harcourt and Tom (Chris) Hosty. Jim is also survived by numerous loving nieces, nephews, in-laws, and friends.
Jim was a devoted enthusiast of Xavier University. He was not only a proud alum of the university, but also a passionate instructor and avid fan of its basketball program. Jim’s support of his alma mater was contagious; he embodied the spirit of the Musketeers.
In his spare time, he found joy on the golf course, spending countless hours on the green, perfecting his swing, and sharing the sport with his closest friends. Jim also enjoyed taking time to travel with family and friends, creating lasting memories that spanned continents.
Above all, he was a devoted family man who cherished each memory made with the ones he loved. He leaves behind a legacy of loyalty, laughter, and genuine kindness that will not be forgotten.
Memorial Gathering in his honor will take place at St. Ignatius Loyola Church on Thursday, July 18, 2024 from 11:30am until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 1:00pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lewy Body Dementia Association by following this link.
Mihovk-Rosenacker Funeral Home is honored to serve the family during this time.
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