James V. Tesone Jr. 1938-2021

Born June 6, 1938, in Youngstown, Jimmy was the son of James and Ann Filicky Tesone Sr.

Jimmy was a 1957 graduate of Rayen High School. He served his country in the Army Reserve. Prior to retirement in 2003, Jim worked for General Motors Lordstown and previously Republic Rubber.

Jimmy was a member of the Catholic War Vets, the Croatian Club, Youngstown Maennerchor and the Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 3298. Jim was an avid sports fan and loved the New York Yankees, The Ohio State Buckeyes and the Cleveland Browns. He loved tailgating at Youngstown State and enjoyed a cold beer with his friends.

Jimmy leaves his wife of 45 years, the former Judith Goldner; his sons, Christopher (Maureen) Tesone, Vincent (Lynn) Tesone and Fred Zerm; his daughter, Rhonda (Dallas) Root; seven grandchildren, Dallas Root Jr., Samantha Jo (Drew) Menendez, Nora (Mirria) Tesone, Meredith Tesone, Keirstyn Marcucci, Alicia (Rick) Dye and Amanda (Michael) Owens; seven great-grandchildren, Sophia, Layla, Avery, Drew Jr., Vivian, Michael Jr., Leo; and his siblings, Nancy (Ron) VanNatta and attorney Robert (Marlene) Tesone.

Jimmy is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Richard.

The family will receive relatives and friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, at Lane Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel. A memorial service will be held immediately following at 1 p.m. at the funeral home.

The family request memorial contributions be made to the family.

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