James Montecalvo

James "Uncle Jimmy " Montecalvo, 85 of Washington, died Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at Townview Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was the last member of his immediate family. He was born December 13, 1930 in Washington, the son of the late Vincent J. Montecalvo and Frederica Gizzo Montecalvo. James was a graduate of Washington High School, where he played football and loved all sports and continued to support Washington High School Teams throughout his life.  On July 13, 1957 at First Christian Church, he married Dorothy Barnhart, who survives. They were married for 58 years. He was employed at McGraw-Edison as a warehouse manager for 33 years and had previously worked at several other local companies including William G. Neal Funeral Home in the 1960's. His love of local sports lead him to become an assistant coach for a period of time with the Clark School Midget Football program during which time they celebrated two Championships. One great joy of his life was spending time with and being involved in the life of his great-nephew and namesake, James Montecalvo.James loved spending time with his entire family and friends and will be missed by many. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews including, Guy (Marie) Montecalvo, who always helped care for him, John Motil, Dennis Marry, Mark Marry, Cheri Sundberg, Linda Carozza, Rose Bigley; great nieces, Suzanne (Joel) Antonucci, Laura Montecalvo, as well as a cousin Rita Brock who was a dedicated caregiver five days weekly. Deceased are a brother, Guy Montecalvo and wife Jeannine; three sisters, Elizabeth Hartley, Amelia Marry, Rose Mazzie, Mary Lou Motil; nephews, Bob Mazzie, Jerome Marry, Vincent Marry, Dick Hartley, Jimmy Hartley, Artie Hartley, Ricky Hartley; niece, Darla Novagratic as well as his  great nephew James Montecalvo . Friends will be received Monday, January 4, 2016 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Ave, Washington, where services will be held Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at 1:00 p.m., with Rev. Tom Bellhy officiating. Burial will follow at Washington Cemetery. Due to the exceptional care provided to "Uncle Jimmy", his family is requesting Memorial donations be made to Amedysis Hospice Care, 275 Meadowlands Blvd, Washington, PA 15301 or charity of your choice.