Jim is survived by his wife of 39 years, Linda, brother, Phillip (Carolyn) Stern; sister, Marilyn Higgins, sister, Joan (Frank) Larizza; sister-in-law Carol Ann Stern and many nieces, nephews, family and friends. He is preceded in death by his Mother, Dorothy Stern and Father, Phillip; brother, Lawrence; sisters, Judy and Betty Lee; and brother-in-law, John Higgins.
Jim graduated from Bowling Green State University and did graduate work at The Ohio State University where he also was a tutor for football players and a Redcoat (usher) at the football games for several years. Family and friends would always check to see that he was wearing his Ohio State wardrobe no matter the day or season. Jim enjoyed many sports - tennis, basketball, ice skating and was a Tennis Pro for several years. Growing up on Lake Erie was one of his fondest memories.
Jim worked in the fields of education, job placement and Real Estate.
Visitation will be held at SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 1740 Zollinger Rd. from 5-7 pm on Thursday, September 12.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, September 13 at 10 am at St. Margaret of Cortona Church, 1600 North Hague Avenue, followed by interment at St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (donate.lls.org/donate).
The family would like to thank Mona Williams for her wonderful care given to Jim.
Those attending the visitation are encouraged to wear their OSU attire.
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