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James Gergely Obituary
He was born October 27, 1943 in Lorain, OH. He was a graduate of Lorain High School and a US Army veteran.
He worked as a forklift operator at Ford Lorain Assembly plant for 38 years before his retirement in Florida.
He enjoyed motorcycling and spending time with family and friends.
He is survived by his sons, Jeff (Deborah) Costello of Atlanta, GA and Steven Gergely of Ohio; grandchildren Antony Costello and Norah Costello of Atlanta, GA, and Nikole Gergely of Ohio; his brother, John Gergely of Vermilion, OH; nephews James (Terry) Nelson of Palm Bay, FL, Tony (Linda) Amato of Glendale, AZ, Daniel Lightner of Albuquerque, NM, Michael (Lori) Gergely of Vermilion, OH, and Kenneth (Alison) Gergely of Roanoke, VA; nieces Linda (Brian) Sims of Sheffield Lake, OH, Cathy (Albert) Torres of Lorain, OH, Pamela Amato of Arizona, Lisa (Michael) Guesman of Cortland, OH, Sandy Rivera of New Mexico, and Denise DiLuciano of Amherst, OH; and Pogo, his loyal Yorkshire Terrier.
He was preceded in death by his wife of fifty years, Geraldine (nee Lightner); his father, John M. Costello; mother, Frances Gergely (nee Gugliemino); and stepfather, John Gergely.
A funeral mass will be held at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 1305 E Erie Ave, Lorain, on Monday, June 11, 2018, at 10:00am. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery, 555 North Ridge Road, Lorain. A memorial luncheon will be held afterward in the church hall.
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May 18, 2019
Offering our condolences to your family. May the love of family and friends comfort you during this difficult time.
John 11:24, 25
Michelle
May 18, 2019
My deepest condolences to the family. May you find strength and comfort from God's written word and from each other, during this most difficult time.
Brandon Nelson
June 1, 2018
RIP Uncle Jim. Love you always
Cathy Torres
June 1, 2018
Will love and miss you always. Your at peace now and where you wanted to be with A. Geri.. Love and Miss you both so very much
M B
May 30, 2018
May the God of Comfort grant you peace and hope with his wonderful promises for those who have passed away. John 6:40
Dave and Judy,sis brother in law,,,and cousin Amato
May 27, 2018
Rest in Peace now.dear Jim. Our prayers are with you and with Geri for everlasting rest. No more pain, no more sorrow.
Roger and Jane Nelson
May 26, 2018
Jim. So hard to believe that you and Geri are both gone. We were all so close.
No more suffering for you and both together again. You were a big part of our lives and will think of you always.
Love you so much.
Roger and Jane (Sis)
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