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James Alessio Obituary

James John Alessio April 27, 1925 – May 24, 2013 Jim was born and raised in Lorain, Ohio. He graduated from Lorain High School in 1943. He was drafted into the Army to serve in the European Theater. He served in the 82nd Airborne Division, the 325th Glider wing. He saw action in combat, including the Battle of the Bulge and the Invasion of Holland. Upon returning home, he went to work for the U.S. Steel Corporation, where he worked as a draftsman until his retirement. Jim was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ (Restored Gospel) for 70 years. Jim married Elizabeth (Betty) Giovannone on March 20 1954. Together they raised three children, Renee (Tim) Scolaro of Tempe, AZ, Brian (Lisa) Alessio of San Diego, CA and Karen (Mike) Ivey of Mesa, AZ. He is survived by all of the above plus ten grandchildren and one great grandson, his sister Vera McVey of Lorain Ohio and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He will be interred at a private graveside service on June 3, with a public memorial service to be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations in Jim's name to Americare Hospice & Palliative Care 1212 N. Spencer Mesa, Arizona 85203.

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Published by The Morning Journal from May 29 to May 30, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for James Alessio

17 Entries

May 27, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss of James, may God comfort you during this time of sorrow. 1John 5:8.
Sincerely,
Debbie Tokich

June 14, 2013

As teachers in the Lorain Branch for over twenty years, I cherish the friendship and closeness we shared. Our family will never forget the moments spent with your family, especially during the Holidays. We will miss him dearly and will keep the entire Alessio family in our thoughts and prayers. Continue to hold fast as Bro Jim always reminded us from the day we first met him in 1963. Much love to you all. Frank & Rose Palacios & Family (Lorain, Ohio)

Thomas&Marcia Liberto

June 1, 2013

Sister Betty and family, we have many fond memories of Brother Jim and your togetherness in the service of our Lord. May God bless you and your family as you miss, but lovingly remember, Brother Jim. We will always remember him as a positive contribution to the human family and thank God that he passed our way in this life. God bless you is our prayer.

May 31, 2013

Our heartfelt prayers are with Sis. Betty. They were always such a beautiful couple and wherever they went in the Church they always showed the love of God. Bro. Ken ans Sis, Sandy Murray (Youngstown Branch)

Diane Surdock

May 30, 2013

Precious man of God and a wonderful Uncle and Great Great Uncle to the Ken Surdock family. He loved the children and would always compete with the little guys in seeing who was the strongest. I will never be able to compete with him in the kitchen at home or at church. Such a hard worker. Aunt Betty, Aunt Vera, and all the cousins, we love you and keep you close to our hearts in prayer. We will miss Uncle Jim.

Larry & Kathie Perkins

May 29, 2013

We offer our sincere sympathy to Sister Betty, her children and their families. Our memories of Brother Jim are warm and wonderful, as he was always generous with his time and attention to each person that he came in contact with. His sense of humor was unique and uplifting, and he took a genuine interest in what was going on in our lives as we would see him only occasionally. Even the last time we spoke to him in AZ, although he was beginning to fade a little, the sparkle in his eyes was still there. He will be missed here, but we can rest assured that he has a mansion on the other side. God bless you all.

Karen Progar

May 29, 2013

Brother Jim was the model of consistency and set a wonderful example for us all.

Michael McGuire

May 28, 2013

"I remember Brother Jim as a wonderful good hearted and faithful Brother in the Church. We had wonderful times together traveling to New Jersey for conference. He was always there when you needed him a willing Servant of the Lord."

Michelle Watson

May 28, 2013

I loved Uncle Jim. He always had a witty response to the question, "How are you?" He was always giving out smiles, loaves of homemade bread, or egg cartons filled with figs. I cherish those car rides to SW area camp we took together a few years in a row. I remember the seat he always chose in the Mesa branch, right in front. I remember he and Aunt Betty were the last people to see Michael and me off before we moved from AZ to CA. Most of all, I remember his love for the Lord and the special interest he took in the young men, my husband included. Now he's with Jesus, a great victory.

KarenJo Pandone

May 28, 2013

I have wonderful memories of visits from Bro. Jim & family and when we spent countless weekends at their home in Lorain. Bro. Jim always took an interest in whatever was going on in your life & when he said, "I'll pray for you" you knew he meant it. My heart truly goes out to the Alessio family but he has been a good & faithful servant & has gone to be with so many that we love in the paradise of God. I'm very grateful for the opportunity of sharing a friendship in this life with Bro. Jim.

May 28, 2013

I will always cherish the times spent with Bro Jim. He was truly a wonderful and gracious man who genuinely cared for everyone. He was a true example of a spiritual father to all of us.
Sis. Carla King (Amherst, OH)

Joel Calabrese

May 28, 2013

Brother Jim was loved and respected. His sense of humor was appreciated and his smile, infectious! He would always challenge my thoughts and comments, not to show me his intelligence, but to get me to expand my own knowledge, which needs to be expanded. I thank God for the times I had to work with him in The Church of Jesus Christ. I am sure I frustrated him at times, but I always felt loved by Brother Jim. Thanks to the family for sharing him, he will be missed! I pray God fills the massive void he leaves behind with all who knew and loved him.

Ron Dziak

May 28, 2013

I will remember Jim fondly. He was such a joy to be around and model gentleman for all that knew him.

May 28, 2013

My memory of Jim is a toss up between his fabulous home-made cookies or his "quick" step when he was on a mission to get a job done from Betty's "to do list." His smile was infectious and it won't be forgotten. A dear man is how I would describe the Jim Alessio I knew. My condolences to Betty, children, & grandchildren.
Sue Szantay
Lorain, Ohio

John D'Orazio

May 28, 2013

Brother Jim was a warm, generous man. He cared deeply for young people and always treated them with genuine interest and respect. My heartfelt condolences go to the entire Alessio family.

May 28, 2013

On this Memorial Day we pay tribute to our Uncle Jim, a true and dedicated Soldier of the Cross. He will be greatly missed. We extend our love and sympathy to all the family. Darlene and Rick Farwell

Tony Calabrese

May 27, 2013

Brother Jim Alessio was one of the most kind and gentle bro that ever was a member of the Lorain branch of the Church of Jesus Christ and when he moved to Mesa ,AZ he was sorely missed.He has now completed his journey and is in paradise waiting for his loved ones to join him.Gods peace to his wife ,Sis Betty and to his children,and grandchildren,follow his path and you will surely see his face again!,!!!!!!!!

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