James Mach
March 4, 1935 ~ November 16, 2020
James Mach, age 85, of Perry, passed away on November 16, 2020 at Madison Healthcare. He was born March 4, 1935 to Frank and Albena (Leone) Mach in Dillonvale, Ohio. James attended Linsly Institute Military School, and served in the United States Army. On November 16, 1957, he married the love of his life, Mary Diotale in Brewster, Ohio.
James retired from Lubrizol in Painesville as an electrician. The neighborhood problem-solver, he was always ready to lend good advice and a helping hand to anyone in need. James was an intelligent man with many interesting hobbies, including building and flying his own airplane. Most of all, he was a loving father and grandfather to a family who will miss him very much.
James is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mary; his children, Mitchell (Rosemarie) Mach, Dawn (James) Raimondo; grandchildren, Mark Edmisten, Shannah (Hector) Lescano, Sheila (Pete) Christman, Jason (Heather) Toth, Christy Adams, Rachel Raimondo, and many wonderful great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Donald Mach; and his sisters, Doris John, Alma Waldman, and Julia DeCeuster.
Behm Family Funeral Home of Madison is assisting the family. Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com
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Dawn, Jim and Rachel. We are so sorry for your loss.
My grandpa was the smartest man I ever knew in life. If I ever had a question he would be my number one go to. I used to hang out in the garage that he made with his own hands and then built an airplane and shoved it in there with all his tools and machinery and that was our man cave. That is where I learned so many things from the smartest man I've. And he is going to be missed very much rest in peace grandpa I love you..
Jim was an amazing man. He was the best brother-in-law anyone could ever have. He was kind, generous, brilliant, always helpful and had a great sense of humor. He was so good at telling jokes that we made him tell the same joke many times because every time he told it we laughed like we were hearing it for the first time. Jim will always live in our hearts. We will never forget him or Zachery Syndrome. We were so Blessed to have Jim in our family. Now Heaven gets to enjoy him.
My dad was one of a kind! He had a big heart and always wanted to help everyone make things right in their life. He knew a little bit about everything and knew how to do just about anything, yet he was very humble. He instilled in me the desire to learn something everyday. He was a man’s man, but the sight of a baby or puppy would melt his heart. He just wanted to always do right and wanted everyone to be happy. We did so many cool things together. He would fly me in his airplane and let me take the controls, I would hang on to him with my little arms on the back of his Harley, he took me fishing, taught me to shoot guns, bow and arrows, make wine, and so many other things. It’s so sad to know I can’t ask him for advice or how to do something-he always had the answer. I will miss the many summer days we spent at the winery. I will miss his sense of humor and gentle smile. I love you dad. Until we meet again.
Sent with love and remembrance . I will always have warm memories of Uncle Jimmy. Love, Chris Wagner
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.