James R. Kisela Sr.
Private family services were held for James R. Kisela Sr., 86, of Eastlake.
Mr. Kisela passed away Monday, Nov. 21, 2016, at his residence in Eastlake.
Born Nov. 6, 1930, in Cleveland, he had been a resident of Lake County for the past 60 years.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran of Korea, having served aboard the U.S.S. Tarawa. He was also a big supporter of Boy’s Town in Nebraska, an avid outdoorsman and worked as a volunteer with the Division of Wildlife Service.
Mr. Kisela was a retired pioneer with Ohio Bell.
He was the beloved husband of 59 years to Mary Lou (nee Russi) Kisela; loving father of Linda M. Kisela, James R. Kisela Jr., and John G. Kisela; and cherished grandfather of Daniel, Mathew and Christine.
James was preceded in death by a brother and sister.
Burial will be held in Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Seville.
Contributions in his name are suggested to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, OH 44110.
Arrangements are entrusted to McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Homes in Willoughby and Mentor.
To leave condolences for the family or light a memorial candle, visit www.MCVfuneralhomes.com.

Affiliations

American
US Navy