James Jon Lombardi

James Jon Lombardi, 81 of Jackson Township, passed away peacefully to his heavenly home on Saturday, January19, 2019. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his fight and ultimately gave him peace. Jim and his brother Ed formed Lombardi Brothers Inc. Ed moved to Florida and Jim founded RELIABLE READY MIX, Canton, Ohio. Jim was a 1955 graduate of Lincoln High School where he played football, was a soloist in Ruth Cogan’s choir, and an extremely talented saxophone aficionado. He was of the Catholic faith. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his beloved son James Michael “Jimmy” Lombardi of whom he was so proud. He is survived by his loving wife, Nita Claire (Mollet) Lombardi; brother, Edward Lombardi of Orlando, FL; aunt and Godmother, Florence M. Johnston; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and his ‘Earth Angels’, CC, Shannon, Donna, Annette, Heather, Jane, Mary Ann, and Patti. Jim will be dearly missed by his family and friends who celebrate the fact that he is at peace with his Creator and surrounded by loved ones who welcomed him Home. I am at peace now I have fought the good fight I have finished the race I have kept the faith A private Celebration of Jim’s life was previously held. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Disease Research: 22512 Gateway Center, Clarksburg, MD 20871, the James M. Lombardi Scholarship Fund, Mt. Union College, Alliance, Ohio or a charity of one’s choice. Paquelet Funeral Home & Crematory (330) 833-3222