Emmerich James Hoenig Obituary (1939

Amherst - Emmerich James Hoenig, 76, passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2016 at Amherst Manor Retirement Community in Amherst, Ohio surrounded by family. Jim was born on November 23, 1939 in Vac, Hungary where he lived until the age of five, moving to Nortorf, Germany until the age of ten when his family immigrated to Lorain through the generous sponsorship of the Alex Novak Family. He attended St. Joseph Grade School and graduated from St. Mary's High School. His education continued at Kent State University and Lorain County Community College. He married Suzanne M. (nee LaFleur) on September 8, 1962. James worked at R.E. Warner & Davy-McKee as a civil engineering department manager. After his retirement, he served for eight years as treasurer of Sheffield Lake. James enjoyed woodworking, photography, cartooning, tennis, and reading. He is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Suzanne M. Hoenig; their five children; ten grandchildren; three great grandchildren; his brother, Bill; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, William B. Sr. and Tessa (nee Milus) Hoenig; his brother, Frank Hoenig; and his daughter-in-law, Emily Thomas Hoenig. The family will receive friends at Reidy-Scanlan-Giovannazzo Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 2150 Broadway, Lorain, Ohio, on Friday, September 30, 2016 from 10:00 AM until funeral services at 12:00 PM, Fr. Craig M. Hovanec, Pastor of St. Peter Parish, officiating. Private Christian burial services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the International Rescue Committee for Refugees, 122 East 42nd Street, NY, NY 10168-1289 www.rescue.org. Online condolences may be sent using www.rsgfuneralhome.com.