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James Freidly Obituary
79, of Massillon, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2017, at Affinity Medical Center. Jim was born in Steubenville, Ohio, on March 8, 1938, to Guy and Jane (Raygor) Freidly. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Jim married Laura Koehler on May 22, 1965. They shared 51 loving years together. Jim worked in sales for the food industry for most of his life. He loved to golf and attend car shows. Jim was also a past member of the Moose Lodge for over 20 years. His greatest passion was watching his grandkids play sports. Jim was also an avid Massillon Tiger Fan and a season ticket holder for over 50 years.
He will be deeply missed by his wife, Laura; sons, Todd (Holly) Freidly and Mark (Laurie) Freidly; grandchildren: Aaron Freidly, Cole Freidly, Allison Freidly, Lauren Freidly and Ellie Freidly; sister, Dianne Meek.
A celebration of Jim's life will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Barb's church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1599 Clifton Rd. N.E., Atlanta, GA 30329, OR the American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX 75231.
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Joyce & Jim Schnell
April 22, 2017
Laura and family, so sorry to hear of your loss of Jim. He was a good guy and a friend for many years. We will never forget him. God bless you and your family at this time of sadness.
American Heart Association
April 21, 2017
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
With Love Barbara A Dunivant and Canton City School's Early Childhood
April 21, 2017
To the Freidly Family:
May the God of comfort be with you all in your time of grief. Know that we have you in our prayers.
David Ronk
April 20, 2017
I bowled on the Moose league years ago with Jim, so sorry to hear of his passing. Laura and family, you have my deepest and utmost sympathy!!
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Shirley Zurcher
April 20, 2017
Laura and family, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all. May our Lord wrap His Arms around you and help you through this difficult time.
Shirley (Johnson) Zurcher
Class of 1957, WHS
Chuck Oberlin
April 20, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kitt Severn
April 20, 2017
Jim was a terrific guy. He and I worked at Fleming Companies in Massillon, Ohio.
Laura please except my condolence's. Everyone I knew thought so much of him.
May our Lord comfort you and your family at this time and through the coming years. I'll be praying for you.
Mabel & Dick Getz
April 20, 2017
So sorry about Jim,We just read it in the paper today.
We are here if you need anything, just call us.
He was such a friendly neighbor. You are in our prayers.
Class of 1957 WHS
April 20, 2017
You will be missed by your classmates. Our prayers to the Laura and the family.
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