James D. Genesi, 71 of Smithmill, died at 5:49 a.m. Oct. 12, 2010 at Tyrone Hospital, Tyrone, PA
Born in Fernwood on June 28, 1939, he was the son of the late David P. “Dan” and Mary (Muhaw) Genesi.
He graduated from Madera High School in 1957. On March 19, 1966 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Ramey, he wed the former Nancy Shumosky formerly of Fallentimber, who survives in Smithmill.
Mr. Genesi was a truck driver and retired in 2005. He was a parishioner of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Ramey, member of Our Lady of the Valley Knights of Columbus Council #10376, Houtzdale and Pope John Paul II Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Assembly #952, Clearfield; past member and officer of the former Muddy Run Rod & Gun Club; past member and officer of the former Societa Fratellanza Romana Di M.S., Smithmill, past member of the former Trinitarians Men’s Club of Holy Trinity Church. Mr. Genesi was a stock car driver in Houtzdale and Clearfield from 1960-1970.
Mr. Genesi is survived by his daughter, Tammy D. Fox and her husband Barry of Smithmill, PA;
He is also survived by three brothers, Ronald Genesi and his wife Ginger of Houtzdale;John Genesi and his wife Stella of Bellwood, PA; , Daniel Genesi and his wife Charlotte of RD Irvona, PA. Also surviving are aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Friends will be received at the Kruise Funeral Home, Inc., Ramey on Oct. 15 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and on Oct. 16 from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Our Lady of the Valley Knights of Columbus Council 10376 of Houtzdale will hold a Memorial service in the funeral home at 8:30 p.m. Friday evening. Pope John Paul II Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Assembly#952 will stand Honor Guard Friday evening.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Ramey, PA, at 10 a.m. on Oct. 16th, with Fr. Zab Amar as celebrant.
Interment will be at Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery Ramey.
Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Heart Association 440 West Front St. Clearfield, PA 16830 or Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 52 Parish St., P.O. Box 196, Ramey, PA 16671.
Online condolences may be sent to; condolences@kruisefuneralhome.com.