James F. Milyiori

James F. Milyiori, 66, a lifelong resident of Dover died Thursday evening, April 2, 2009 in his daughter, Rhonda's residence at Lewis Center, Ohio following an extended illness.

Jim was a retired steelworker for Reeves Steel Company in Dover where he worked for 34 years.

Born October 1, 1942 in Dover, he was the son of the late Louis and Mary (Bovienzo) Milyiori.

Jim was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Dover and was a member of the St. Joseph Seniors. He was also a member of the Dover Elks Lodge and the Dover VFW. He was a 1960 graduate of the former St. Joseph High School. He was an avid golfer and could often be found at Five Waters Golf Course. His joy was spending time with his family and his precious grandson, Brandon.

He is survived by his wife, Janis (Jerome) Milyiori with whom he would have celebrated 46 years of marriage, Aug. 17; He is also survived by his two daughters, Rhonda Geduldig of Lewis Center and Renee Milyiori of Chicago, Illinois; grandson, Brandon Geduldig; a brother, Carl (wife, Claire) Milyiori of New Philadelphia; sisters in law, Nancy Brown Milyiori of Dover and Patti (husband, Floyd "Skip") Foster of New Philadelphia and his nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his brother, Louis J. "Sonny" Milyiori and his father and mother in-law, Pat and Mary Jerome.

A Rite of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at 10:30am in the St. Joseph Catholic Church at Dover with Fr. William Arnold officiating. Interment will be in the Calvary Cemetery at Dover. A reception will follow in the St. Joseph Family Life Center. Friends may call at the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home & Crematory at Dover on Monday from 5-8pm. Christian Wake services will be held Monday at 7:45pm. Those unable to attend or who may wish to express a fond memory of Jim may sign the online register book by visiting the "obituaries" link on the funeral home website at www.tolandherzig.com

Memorials may be made in Jim's name to the Leukemia-Lymphoma Society, 23297 Commerce Park, Beachwood, Ohio 44122

Toland-Herzig, Dover
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