JAMES CONTENTO

CONTENTO, JAMES
MICHAEL VINCENT, 67
Ocala - James Michael Vincent Contento, 67, of Ocala, passed away on April 1st, 2014.
He had battled cancer and died in dignity and comfort at home. Jim was born in Cincinnati Ohio and had a long career as Store Manager for Kmart in many locations, his favorite in New Orleans, LA. He also was a foster care worker and a Child Protective Investigator for DCF. He enjoyed being a teacher in Marion County Middle Schools.
Jim's most heartfelt love was being a father to the sons he had with Trish Contento; Brian J. Contento, NC; Dino D. Contento, Tampa, and being Grandpa Jim to Dino and Jen's children, Ava and Dominic, and Uncle and role model for Louis Contento.
He was the oldest of seven children and is survived by Judy, Jack, Joe, Maya, Jeannie, Jill, and their husbands, wives, children and grandchildren.
He was a man who studied the history of this world and wanted for the advancement of humanity and social justice. He was a philanthropist and donated regularly to many causes and charities, ie., Public Broadcasting, NAACP, and would appreciate donations made to any charity including Hospice of Marion County. He was a gentle, loving man, father, husband, son, brother, grandson, uncle and cousin.
There will be a memorial service with military honors Fri., April 18th, 10am at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL. Condolences may be left at:
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