James J. Longar Sr.

Name: James J. Longar, Sr., Age, 51 of Harpersfield, Ohio. Giving in does not always mean you are weak. Sometimes it means that you are strong enough to do what?s best. On October 13, 2011, James decided it was time to take the final ride HOME, to a well-deserved final rest. He was born July 22, 1960 in Euclid, Ohio to Jean A. (Schloerb) and Frank L. Longar Sr. He married Eva R. Nash in 1979, 32 interesting years, yes, never a dull moment. James was very involved in boy scouting with his sons and served as a Cubmaster and Asst. SM. He gave equal time to his daughters and girl scouting. He was well known for his talent to fix things, joking that he ?could fix anything, with nothing,? sometimes resulting in lively discussions at home, then often going on to prove he could. James retired early from working in auto body repair, where he was well known and respected. He repaired and restored several award-winning cars, some of which were featured in Car Craft and Chevy Magazine. Survived by Wife, Eva R. Longar of Harpersfield; Sons, James J. Longar Jr. (Melissa Wisch and son Jaden Sanchez) of Chardon, Thomas Longar serving in US Navy, on the USS Scranton; Daughters, Kristin (Tommy) Castrilla of Harpersfield, Kayla (fiance Ian Hejduk) Longar of Geneva; Grandchildren; William James and Emmy Rose Longar, Arianna Michelle Castrilla and Bradley Joseph Hejduk; Brother, Victor Longar; Aunt,Nora Longar of Euclid; Sister-in-law, Angela Longar; ?Real Mom?, Linda Zembower; Many loved nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by, his parents; his ?Angel Baby?; sister, Karen, brother, Frank and beloved Uncle Mirko. Friends will be received 5-8:00 PM on Friday October 21st and 10-12:00 Noon on Saturday, October 22nd at The Behm Family Funeral Homes & Crematory, 26 River St, Madison, OH 44057. A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 PM on Saturday, October 22nd at Central Congregational Church at the Madison Village park. ?No black attire requested.? Final Resting Place will be at Harpersfield Cemetery at a later date. Memorial Contributions may be made to the family to establish a scholarship fund.