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James Mistretta Obituary

James Joseph Mistretta

James Joseph Mistretta, 67, of Forest, died peacefully at home on Monday, May 5, 2008.

For those wishing to honor him, a Mass of Resurrection is to be celebrated at St. Thomas More Catholic Church on Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 1 p.m. with the Rev. James E. Dorson officiating. Interment will follow in Virginia Memorial Park in Forest, VA.

Tharp Funeral Home and Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, (434)237-9424. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.tharpfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The News & Advance on May 8, 2008.

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Antoinette Mistretta

May 7, 2008

We enjoyed your friendship when we lived in Forest Va. You will be deeply missed. Sending you all of our thoughts and prayers.
Paul & Antoinette Mistretta

Garland Haynes

May 7, 2008

Steve, very sorry for the loss of your brother.

Edwin Stalzer

May 7, 2008

Jim was not just a valued employee, but also a fellow alumni of Bushwich High School in Brooklyn.

He will be greatly missed by all of the people he touched in his life.

ike ostrove

May 7, 2008

i lost on of my best friends who i loved for more than 45 years.
r.i.p. morelock

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