James Martines

JAMES J. MARTINES (Jim Martino) age 94, beloved husband for 73 years of Marilyn (nee Ramaciatti); loving father of Salvatore (wife Della), Joyce Moss (husband Joe) and Diane Jeunnette (husband Jeff); devoted grandfather of Jimmy, Sal, Nick, Gina Mersonia, Alex Moss, Lauren Jeunnette, and great-grandfather of 9; cherished son of the late Salvatore and Anna (nee Roberto); dearest brother of the late Raymond Gentile, Mary Sciuva, Connie Zarbo, Rose Martines, Joe Martines and Vincy Cro; treasured brother-in-law of Janice Pettine, Lynette Perconti and the late Dolores Lanese; dear uncle and great-uncle of many. U.S. Army Veteran.

Jim was born on April 11, 1929, and passed away on February 19, 2024. He was a resident of Mayfield Heights for the past 56 years. Jim was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and of the United Auto Workers Union. He retired from General Motors where he had worked as an electrician for many years. Jim loved to play cards, especially poker, garden and barbeque. He enjoyed the music of Frank Sinatra and Frankie Valle. His favorite family times were Labor Day picnics, Christmas parties and cookouts. His family and grandkids gave him the greatest joy in life. Jim helped everyone – he was the one to call and was even called  “Mr. Wizard”. He was known for having a strong opinion, boisterous and sometimes a bit bossy, but he was loved dearly. He will be missed sorely by all who knew and loved him. 

Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 11:30 AM at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 6850 Mayfield Rd, Gates Mills. PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Burial following at Lake View Cemetery. Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Jim at THE DeJOHN FUNERAL HOME & CELEBRATIONS CENTER OF CHESTERLAND 12811 CHILLICOTHE ROAD (Rt. 306, just south of Mayfield Rd.) FRIDAY 4-8 PM.