JAMES J. GYORY, age 85, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, November 14, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Patricia (nee Hober) for 61 years; loving father of Craig (Brenda), Eric (Annette) and Jim (Andrea); dearest grandfather of Brandon, Blaine, Brooke, Alexis, Logan, Blake and Devon; son of the late James and Vilma; brother-in-law of Richard “Happy” Hober (deceased) and Jerry Hober (deceased) (Judy). Jim loved his family, enjoyed camping riding his Harley especially at bike week, owned his own construction company and was a proud U.S. Army Veteran. He was loved and will be greatly missed. Prayer service at the funeral home, Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 12 noon. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Family and friends received at THE RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5762 PEARL RD. (AT SNOW RD.), TUESDAY 3-7 P.M.
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