James E. Pericolosi

He was born on Feb. 16, 1922, in Chicago, son of the late Frank and Clorinda (Faccin) Pericolosi. At a young age, Jim’s parents passed away and he was raised by his aunt and uncle, Catherine and Frank Faccin.

He graduated from Iron Mountain High School in 1940 and was a lifelong resident of the area. Following graduation, Jim enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he proudly served his country.

Jim married Carol Mitchell at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Iron Mountain on Sept. 17, 1949; she preceded him in death on May 4, 2007.

Jim spent 38 years working as a lineman for Michigan Bell before retiring in 1983. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time at camp. He also enjoyed bocce and played baseball and football in his younger years. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.

Jim is survived by three sons, Russ (Denise) Pericolosi of Iron Mountain, Pete (Kim) Pericolosi of Oconto, Wis., and Tom (Ann) Pericolosi of Breitung Township; six grandchildren, Melissa (Jim) Hewitt, Ryan (Sara) Pericolosi, Jake (Jenn) Pericolosi, James (Donna) Pericolosi, Tony (Alexandra) Pericolosi and Abby (Bryan) Baumgartner; 11 great-grandchildren, Liam, Owen, Kendall, Blake, Kate, Brody, Brock, Sophia, Luca, Julian and Clara; and many special nieces and nephews.

In addition to his wife and parents, Jim was also preceded in death by his aunt and uncle, Catherine and Frank Faccin; a brother, Steve Faccin; and two sisters, Jean Simmons and Lorraine Soltess.

The family would like to thank the past and present caregivers at Evergreen for their tremendous passion, dedication and care that Jim received over the past four years. They truly are angels from God!!

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 21, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home in Iron Mountain. The funeral Mass will follow at noon at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Iron Mountain. Father Michael Chenier will offer the Mass of Christian Burial.

Burial with military honors will be held at Iron Mountain Cemetery Park.

Jim’s grandchildren will serve as pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers a memorial will be established in his memory.

Condolences to the family of Jim Pericolosi can be expressed online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com.

The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.