Jimmy Pidala
June 6, 1990 ~ July 10, 2016
Jimmy Pidala, age 26, of Geneva, Ohio passed away Sunday, July 10, 2016 at UH Geneva Medical Center. He was born June 6, 1990 in Las Vegas, NV, the son of Lisa Pidala and Randall Braat.
Jimmy had a flare for cooking and was passionate about his position as a Sous Chef. An avid CAVS fan he enjoyed following the team during this historic championship season. He loved animals, especially his beloved dog Tyson. Jimmy loved people and his charismatic personality was always the largest in the room.
He is survived by his mother: Lisa Pidala of Parma; father: Randall Braat of Missouri; brothers: Rocky and Kevin Braat; sisters: Donna Hutzell and Ashley Braat; maternal grandparents: Al and Tina Pidala; paternal grandparents; James and Susan Braat; uncles: Vincent Dovico, Rino (Alda) Dovico, Ray (Toni) Braat, and Tony (Sandy) Pidala; aunt: Jennifer Braat-Swanson and numerous great aunts, uncles and cousins.
Friends will be received 2-4 and 6-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 14, 2016 at The Behm Family Funeral Home, 175 S. Broadway in Geneva. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 15, 2016 at St. Matthias the Apostle Church, 1200 West Sprague Road in Parma with Fr. Raymond Sutter officiating. Final Resting Place will be Holy Cross Cemetery.
In Lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the family.
Friends may leave condolences online at www.behmfuneral.com
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Just want to say how very sorry I am, to Jimmy 's mom, Lisa, and his family. God bless you and keep you… in this tragic time. My daughter, Caty, and Jimmy were friends for many years. What a beautiful, passionate, vivacious, young man, he was!!! That will never be forgotten, in my family!!! Never!!! Jimmy got his wings!!! He is looking down at all of us, at peace, finally, peace. All my love and prayers… Cindi Butler
There are no words to express our sorrow we feel for your loss. Don & Veneta
My deepest sympathy for the loss of your son Jimmy. My prayers are for him and the family.
Lisa, Tina and Alfredo and families, our deepest sympathy for the loss of your son Jimmy . God gives you the strength to get through this sad and emotional time and as time passes the gaping hole in your hearts mends. You never get over the loss you just get used to it. I will keep you all and Jimmy in my prayers. Love, Cousins, Mary Rose Romito,Gina Alesci and Lisa Barrett
I am so sorry for your loss. Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult times for a family to go through. I hope you are comforted by the resurrection promise. At Acts 24:15 we are promised to see our loved ones again. Won't it be wondeful to see that time come true?