James "Jim" Montanaro

James "Jim" Montanaro obituary, Elyria, OH

James "Jim" Montanaro

James Montanaro Obituary

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James “Jim” Montanaro, 62, passed away on October 13, 2021 at University Hospital in Elyria. Jim will be sadly missed by his wife and best friend of 32 years, Danielle, his brothers Sal and Tony Montanaro, his sister Mary Daberkow, and his step-daughters Renee Fish and Laura Vaught.He was preceded in death by his parents Margaret and Salvatore Montanaro.A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 30 at 3pm at Christ Church West Campus, 1420 S. Abbe Rd., Elyria. Wyers-Bollinger Funeral Chapel assisted the family. www.wyers-bollinger.com

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Candice Lee Mills

October 15, 2023

I am sure that this past year has been hard for your family. Jimmy will always be remembered fondly.

Susan Harlan

December 21, 2021

I remember Jimmy fondly. A genuinely nice guy in our school days. My deepest sympathy.

Candice Mills

October 22, 2021

Jim was a great guy.
My sincere sympathies to his entire family.

Steve Parker

October 22, 2021

What a great guy...did some palling around in our younger years...my deepest condolences to Sal, Tony and Mary...RIP my friend

Glenn Mortimer

October 22, 2021

My condolences to the Montanaro family. Our families were very close. Jimmy was like a brother to us. May GOD BLESS and comfort their family at this time. Glenn Mortimer

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2900 N. Ridge Road, Elyria, OH 44035

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