James P. Basista Jr.

James P. Basista Jr., 62, unexpectedly passed away on Monday
morning September 16, 2024 at his home.
Jim was born in Fort Bragg, North Carolina on August 4, 1962 the son of
James P. and Margaret (Dzemyan) Basista Sr.
He was a 1980 graduate of
John F. Kennedy High School and also a graduate of Oregon State University.
Over twenty years ago, he became a Registered Nurse and cared for people
in the Emergency Department at Mercy Health - St. Joseph Hospital in
Warren. He was a dedicated professional nurse who helped people during
their difficult times.
Jim is a member of Saint Pope John XXIII Parish - Saint Stephen Church. He
was an avid Ohio State Buckeye, Cleveland Browns and Indians fan. Jim
enjoyed vegetable gardening and being with his family. Most of all, he
cherished all the time spent with his two year old granddaughter Emma
Catherine.
Jim is survived by his loving wife of 26 years Diane L. (Cera) Basista whom
he married on August 9, 1998; daughter, Sarah (Daniel) Wood of Niles;
granddaughter, Emma Catherine Wood; parents, James P. and Margaret
Basista Sr. of Niles; three sisters, Ann (Jim) Prendgrast of Birmingham,
Alabama, Sue (John) Murley of Columbus, Paula (Brian) James of Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania; mother in law, Catherine Cera of Niles; brother in law, Joe
(Denise) Cera of Niles and many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and
co-workers.
Calling hours will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday September 19, 2024 at
the Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at
10:00 a.m. on Friday September 20, 2024 at St. Stephen Church preceded by
a 9:30 a.m. prayer service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Niles City
Cemetery.
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