James T. "Jim" Holloway Sr Obituary (1948

Amherst- James T."Jim" Holloway Sr., 66, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2015 at Mercy New Life Hospice Center in Lorain, OH surrounded by his loving family. James was born in Lorain, OH on August 6, 1948 to his loving parents, Donald "Gabby" and Helen Gloria (nee: Ziegman) Holloway. He attended Lorain city schools where he participated on the High School track team and graduated from Admiral King, Class of 1966. Jim was a member of the swim teams at Club Carousel and Riviera Swim Club. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged in 1969. Jim returned home and attended LCCC and received his Bachelors Degree from Dyke College. He married his beloved Patricia (nee: Garbo) on May 23, 1970 and they raised three children together. Jim worked at Ford Motor Company in Lorain and retired after 30 years of service. He was also a substitute teacher for the Amherst school district. Jim was a member of St. Mary Church in Lorain and he enjoyed helping at the Food Pantry. He was a proud 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council 637 and Assembly 811 in Lorain. Jim enjoyed swimming, traveling, working with stained glass, gardening and especially spending time with his cherished grandchildren. He is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Patricia Holloway; sons, James T. Holloway Jr. and Scott (Emiri) Holloway; daughter, Jennefer (Joseph) Reitzel; grandchildren, Ashley, Erika, James III and Kayla: Rachel and Mia: and Mackenzee, Colin and Erin; great-grandsons, Liam and Kaiden; brother, Brian (Gloria) Holloway; and sister, Barbara Holloway. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Gloria Holloway. The family will receive friends at Reidy-Scanlan-Giovannazzo Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2150 Broadway, Lorain (440) 244-1961 on Thursday, January 22, 2015 from 1-3 and 6-8 PM. Closing prayers will be held at the funeral home on Friday at 9:20 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, January 23, 2015 at St. Mary Church, 309 West 7th Street, Lorain, Fr. Daniel O. Divis, Pastor, officiating. Christian burial services will be held at Calvary Cemetery in Lorain where military honors will be performed by the Disabled American Veterans Honor Guard Chapter 20. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be in Jim's name to St. Mary's Choice Food Pantry, 309 West 7th Street, Lorain, OH 44052 or to a charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences may be sent using www.rsgfuneralhome.com.