James Pacileo

James “Jim” Pacileo, age 82, of Cranesville, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born in Erie on March 7, 1938 a son of the late Joseph and Mildred Bort Pacileo.

Jim attended Academy High School and after high school joined the military. He spent the rest of his working career showcasing his mechanical skills and aptitude in the tool and die industry. He also ran a successful woodworking business, designing and building custom doors and kitchens.

Jim loved spending time with his family, his two dogs, Molly and Peanut and also enjoyed spending time at the families Camp Stumpy.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Jim Pacileo; two brothers, John and Joseph Pacileo and two sisters, Marion Dunham and Pauline Fortuna.

Jim is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Judith Hersperger Pacileo; 11 children, Mark Pacileo (Teresa), Joseph Pacileo (Karri), John Gordon (Helene), Paul Pacileo (Kimberly), David Gordon, William Gordon (Chrissie), Mary Burton, Robert Pacileo (Cheryl) Timothy Gordon, James Pacileo (Carrie) and Sandra Pacileo; two sisters, Mary Liescki and Natalie Pacileo; 37 grandchildren, and many great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at the Burton Quinn Scott Cremation and Funeral Services, West Ridge 3801 W. 26^th Street (at Powell Ave) on Friday from 2p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service there at 11:00 a.m. Private burial will be in Albion Cemetery. All CDC guidelines will be followed and masks will be required.

Memorials may be made to Interim Hospice 2206 W. 15^th Street, Erie, PA 16505 or to Abiding Hope Lutheran Church 2402 W. Grandview Blvd, Erie, PA 16506.

Send condolences at www.burtonfuneralhome.com