Poland- James Joseph Granitto lost his battle to lung cancer at the age of 80. He passed away Thursday morning, January 10th 2019 at Hospice of the Valley Hospice House.
Jim was born February 10,1938 in Youngstown, son to James and Anne Marsch Granitto.
After graduating from South High School in 1956 Jim enlisted in the US Army and was honorably discharged.
He married Patricia Root, his high school sweetheart in 1960 and fathered three sons.
To support his young family, Jim worked two jobs, one of them being Youngstown Sheet and Tube for nearly ten years. Jim then took a position at General Motors and retired in 2013 after 42 years of service.
While working at GM Jim developed the art of woodworking and he continued his hobby after retirement. He enjoyed traveling with his family which included numerous trips to Key West, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Cape May, and finally in 2017 he attended an Ohio State Football game which he scratched off his bucket list. An avid history buff, Jim loved visiting Washington DC and celebrated his 50thwedding anniversary there. Being a proud member of the Mahoning County Coon Hunters Protective Association. Jim enjoyed many camping and fishing trips with his three sons.
He leaves his wife, the former Patricia Root; three sons, Randy Granitto of Stow, Jeffrey Granitto of Poland, and Dean (Darla) Granitto, also of Poland; sister-in-law,Victoria Protzman of Austintown; two grandchildren, Jacob and Alexa Granitto; and two nephews and six nieces.
In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by two brothers, Nicholas and Michael Granitto; and one sister, Jennie Christine.
A private memorial service was held Tuesday morning at the Cunningham-Becker Funeral Home, Poland with Deacon Paul Lisko officiating.
Contributions may be made to Hospice of the Valley Hospice House 9803 Sharrott Road, Poland, OH 44514 or to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
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