James C. McCabe

James C. McCabe, age 88, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on September 17, 2015. 

Born in Akron, he lived in the area all of his life. James was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in World War II in the Pacific Theater. He retired as a Manager after many years of service at First Merit Bank. James was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Catholic War Veterans, Mogadore VFW Post 8487, and Mogadore Moose Lodge No. 1082. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening, and was known for his great sense of humor. 

James was preceded in death by his parents, William and Mary; brothers, William and Ed; and son-in-law, Bill Rouse. He is survived by his loving wife, Catherine, whom he had celebrated 60 years of marriage with this year; sons, James (Leona) and Pat (Kara); daughter, Cathy Rouse; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. 

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 2643 Waterloo Road, Mogadore, Ohio 44260, with Father Thomas Acker, S.J. presiding. Friends will be received at the church on Wednesday from 1 p.m. until service time. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, where military rites will be conducted by Mogadore VFW Post 8487. 

Jim’s family would like to thank the Suffield Fire Dept. and Paramedics for all of the help and kindness they have shown to them. Memorials in memory of Jim may be made to the department at 1256 Waterloo Road, Mogadore, OH 44260.