Funeral Mass for James Joseph Baldesare, 72, of Parma Heights, will be 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 22, at Immaculate Conception Church, 37940 Euclid Ave., Willouhghby.
Mr. Baldesare passed away Jan. 18, 2018, at UH Parma Hospital.
Born Dec. 23, 1945, in Cleveland, he had lived in Seven Hills and Kirtland before moving to Parma Heights six years ago.
James loved sports, adored his grandchildren and was one of the longtime owner of Berthold-Grigsby Inc.
He was the beloved husband of 42 years to Mary Pat (nee Bynane) Baldesare; loving father of Dawn L. (Fred) Mierau of Lakewood, James J. (Cassandra) Baldesare Jr. of Kent, John W. Frantz of Dallas, Tex., Robert G. Frantz of Euclid and James J. (Helen Marie) Frantz of North Royalton; cherished grandfather of Taylor, Nicholas, Louis, Michael, Lilyanna and Violet; and uncle of many.
James was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Mary (nee McHale) Baldesare; and brother, Carl D. Baldesare Jr.
Family will receive friends from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21, at McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home, 6330 Center St. (Route 615, north of Route 2), Mentor. Burial will be private.
To leave condolences for the family, order flowers or light a memorial candle, visit www.MCVfuneralhomes.com.