Name: Calling hours for James Martin Yadeski
Start: 2020-06-30T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2020-07-01T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Brugger Funeral Homes & Crematory, LLP - West 38th St.

James Martin Yadeski, age 88, of Erie, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2020. He was born in Erie, on August 17, 1931, a son of the late Andrew and Katherine Mary (Regis) Yadeski.

James served in the U.S. Army. After returning from the service he enrolled at Gannon College and graduated with degrees in Engineering and Mathematics. He worked at General Electric and later as a computer specialist at IBM for 30 years.

He was a member of Saint George Church and People for Life. He lived his life always showing his love for God and the Blessed Mother. He walked the walk. He got up in the middle of the night for perpetual adoration, when a warm bed and sleep would be much nicer. Week after week, he prayed the rosary for the unborn, even when it was cold or rainy. Devoted to his family, he was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Kathleen Slater, Frances Elmer and Emily Langer; and a brother, Robert Yadesky.

James is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Rose Ann (Riske) Yadeski; children, James Yadeski, wife Sandra, Thomas Yadeski, wife Christine, John Yadeski, wife Ashley, Mary Kathryn Dombrowski, husband Dave and Karen Luman, husband Chip; grandchildren, Loren, Evan, and Andrew Yadeski, Amanda Dean (Tyler), Deanna Yurkovic, Victoria Aseltine (Rob) Jake and Caroline Luman, Lilly, August and Jasper Yadeski, and Lea O'Connell (Christopher); great-grandchildren, Kherington and Quinn Dean and Aubrey Rose, Nicholas and Leo O'Connell; a brother, Donald Yadesky; and a sister, Dorothy Pamula, husband Ben; and cousin Ronald Sommers, wife Marilyn.

Friends are invited to call on Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Brugger Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1595 West 38th St., at Greengarden Blvd. A funeral mass will be held at St. George Church on Wednesday at 1 p.m. Private burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Social distancing and face masks are required. Condolences may be sent to www.bruggerfuneralhomes.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to People for Life, P.O. Box 1126, Erie, PA 16512, or to St. George Church, 5145 Peach Street, Erie, PA 16509.

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Published by Erie Times-News from Jun. 28 to Jun. 29, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for James Yadeski

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9 Entries

Dominic DiLullo

July 10, 2020

Dear Jim, Sandy, Andrew and family,
Our condolences and deepest sorrow. Also, our prayers, thoughts and love to you.
The DiLullo family

Frank and Mary Therese Riley

July 1, 2020

Our sympathy to all Jim's family especially Rose Ann. Rose Ann, you were a beautiful couple who lead so many in the pro-life movement. May God bless you and your family

Jim and Debbie yurkovic

June 30, 2020

So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Matt and Peggy Dombrowski

June 30, 2020

Mary and David, please accept our condolences. We will keep you and your extended family in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Mary Atkinson Smith

June 30, 2020

Jim was one of the kindest, nicest and helpful individuals I have had the pleasure of knowing. We worked at IBM Corporation and I was in Accounting. At this very difficult time, may the God of tender mercies comfort the family and give you peace.

Chuck and Kathy Adamczyk

June 30, 2020

Dear Jim, Sandra, and all of the Yadeski family,

Kathy and I offer our deepest sympathy in Jim's passing into eternal life. Words can be difficult to come by at this time, but it is comforting to know that he is now "safely home."

SAFELY HOME

I am home in heaven, dear ones;
Oh, so happy and so bright!
There is perfect joy and beauty
In this everlasting light.

All the pain and grief is over,
Every restless tossing passed;
I am now at peace forever,
Safely home in heaven at last.

Did you wonder I so calmly
Trod the valley of the shade?
Oh but Jesus love illumined
Every dark and fearful glade.

And he came himself to meet me
In that way so hard to tread;
And with Jesus arm to lean on,
Could I have one doubt or dread?

Then you must not grieve so sorely,
For I love you dearly still:
Try to look beyond earths shadows,
Pray to trust our Fathers will.

There is work still waiting for you,
So you must not idly stand;
Do it now, while life remaineth
You shall rest in Jesus land.

When that work is all completed,
He will gently call you home:
Oh, the rapture of that meeting,
Oh, the joy to see you home

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.

God Bless, Prayers, and Love,

Nancy Hammill

June 29, 2020

To Tom & family: was saddened to learn of your Dad's passing. I don't know how many times (wish I would have kept track!) over the course of our working together for 25+ years that you started a sentence with "My Dad........". I'm sure you will keep the great stories going with your family. I hope time eases your pain and sadness & also that your happy memories are many! Prayers for you all. Nancy Hammill
P.S. hair lip. :)

John Dombrowski

June 29, 2020

Dear Rose Ann and family,
My condolences for your loss. I know your faith gives you all much encouragement. Jim was a soldier at heart, fighting for the truth and justice in everything he did. I will pray for his reward in Heaven and for your comfort here in this vale of tears.

Craig J Heuser

June 28, 2020

am deeply saddened and my heart grieves with you Rose, Mary and all of the Yadeski family. Jim was such a kind, loving and faithful man who was greatly loved and will be missed. I will lift all of you in prayer. May your memories bring comfort and peace as you celebrate a life well-lived.

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