Photo courtesy of Swartz Funeral Home - Flint
Flint, Michigan
1939 - 2018
DRYFUSE, James A. – Of Flint, age 78, died Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at Genesys Regional Medical Center.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, January 15, 2018 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, G-3139 Hogarth Avenue, Flint, Father Anthony J. Strouse officiating.
Inurnment of cremains at Great Lakes National Cemetery.
Those desiring may make contributions to Catholic Charities or a charity of one's choice.
Visitation 2-8 p.m. Sunday, January 14, 2018 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint.
A Rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m. Sunday followed by a Knights of Columbus 3rd Degree Memorial Service and a 4th Degree Chalice Ceremony at the funeral home.
Mr. Dryfuse will be at the church from 10 a.m. Monday until the time of the Mass.
James was born in Tiffin, Ohio on January 17, 1939, the son of the late Raymond and Madeline (Mangette) Dryfuse. Jim graduated in 1957 from Calvert High School in Tiffin, Ohio. He served in the U.S. Navy from February, 1959 to January, 1963. On September 15, 1972 he married Martha Hoppes and they moved to Flint in 1979, where Jim was employed by S.S.O.E. and Sorensen Gross, as a construction mechanical engineer, retiring in 2013. Mr. Dryfuse was a 3rd Degree member and PGK of the Knights of Columbus Council 10170; 4th Degree Assembly #0510, where he served as PFN and PCCG.
Surviving are wife, Martha;
son, Anthony; grandson, Perrin Kenworthy;
son-in-law, Keith Kenworthy;
siblings, Thomas (Patty) Dryfuse,
Judith (James) Osterholt and
Michelle Dryfuse.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Anne Kenworthy and sister, Carol Brownell.
Read MoreSo sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I enjoyed his smile and infectious laugh. What a caring and giving soul our Lord has welcomed home
Patricia Weatherly
January 14, 2018
Michael&Mary Kirchner
January 10, 2018 | Fort Mill, SC
Tony, so sorry to hear of your dads passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Julia Yost
January 08, 2018
Mr. Dryfuse was a very good customer of ours at Colony's Quality Meats. We always enjoyed him coming into the store. He will be greatly missed.
Scott Smith
January 08, 2018 | Grand Blanc, MI
Tony,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. I worked with him while he was with SSOE when I was a Buick and at Flint Engine when he was with Sorenson & Gross. He was an excellent mechanical engineer. I enjoyed working with him. I am sure he is missed by anyone who met him, he was very professional and tried to keep things fun.
Philip Tomek
January 08, 2018 | Flushing, MI
With Heartfelt Sympathy...may he rest in God's loving embrace.
Calvert Catholic Schools
January 07, 2018 | Tiffin, OH
Papa was one of the kindest men I have ever met. His love for his family was endless. I remember when he would come and pick up Perrin from preschool. He would greet me with a smile and a fun loving conversation. The world needs more "Papa's"! Your family will always have a special place in my heart and my prayers.❤Love,Carrie Hatfield
Carrie Hatfield
January 06, 2018 | Flint, MI
Martha and Family -- was very surprised and sadden to read of the passing of Jim, your husband, and our Classmate of the Calvert High School of 1957. We enjoyed spending time with the two of your at our Class Reunions. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Bernadette (Fleck) Smith. Tiffin, Oh.
Bernadette Smith
January 05, 2018 | Tiffin, OH
Uncle Jim was a wonderful man! How we loved his stories. He could keep us laughing for hours and hours. I will miss him dearly.
Libby H
January 05, 2018