James E. Ferko Sr.

I miss seeing both Kathy and Jimmy this time of year. They always brought smiles and kind words to our doctors and staff at the Center for Family Medicine. Jimmy would fill me in on the challenges of getting the Christmas lights up in Public Square, he was a VIP for sure! And Kathy just loved Christmas....
RIP Kathy and Jimmy!

So happy to see all the good stories here - I wish I knew Jimmy more, my husband said "he´s a good man" and he really likes him... only meeting Jimmy a couple times here in Michigan when he came here to Michigan for the Wedding Shower, and in Franklin, TN for the Wedding of Bailey & Steven (my first memory of him)
When he came to MI for the Wedding shower, we met at a place across the street of the hotel where he and Kathy stayed. I remember how sweet and kind he was, and how much Kathy looked at Jimmy with a smile! I loved how they were together, with each other, their relationship, it made me smile! What a sweet, kind man!

Love seeing what their Dr. And people in their community said about Jimmy, such wonderful memories! It adds more to know about him as a person, since my memories are just from a few times with him! Xoxo xoxo. So Wonderful!

Below are a couple pictures... Jimmy next to Kathy front row... and Steven looking that them <3 <3

Jimmy was an old friend from growing up in the nieghborhood. Always a good dude, a funny guy, always liked being around him. Our sympathies to his sister Debbie.

Jimmy and Kathy, Jimmy and Kathy were long-standing patients at our Center for Family Medicine at Fairview Hospital, later the Cleveland Clinic Lakewood FHC.
They were always a pleasure to see, so kind and friendly to our staff and doctors. Jimmy was truly a "salt-of-the Earth" guy, such a hard worker; they do not make them like him anymore! He took great pride in his work and brought so much joy to kids and families in Cleveland with the annual light displays on Public Square. He was so proud of that, and rightfully so. Jimmy was an unsung ' Christmas VIP" in CLE!
Jimmy was always bragging about his kids, and having met a few of them recently I can see why! They supported him greatly during some very tough times at the end, God bless them all! We will miss seeing Jimmy, RIP.

Rest in peace my friend. Whenever we met especially at the old timers picnics you brought a smile to my face.

Jim was one of the brightest rays in the city. He always had that big smile on his face and could make anyone's day. He will be truly missed by so many. RIP

He was the best electrician for the City of Cleveland . Always was there to help me in preparing for community events. He was someone solid and trusting. You knew the job would get done. Condolences to the family and coworkers. God be with you.

Jimmy is one of the sweetest people I´ve met! Doug spent time with him during bailey and Steven´s wedding shower, while the ladies were upstairs. He said he´s a good man and really liked him. I wish I could have known him longer, but so happy we met him the several times we did! Xoxo xoxo