James R Custodio

James (Jim) Custodio, age 72 of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away October 11, 2020. He was born in Dorchester, Massachusetts, the son of the late Manuel Custodio and Rose Custodio (Cornwall). He is survived by the love of his life Bette-Anne, whom he married on August 12, 1972. He is also survived by their three children, Nicole Oyler (Nathan), Brian Custodio (Sabra) and Kevin Custodio (Megan). He was blessed with five grandsons, Adrian (12), Landon (9), Jackson (7), Remy (6) and Rowen (4). Also surviving are his brothers, Kenneth Custodio and Warren Custodio. James was a veteran of the Vietnam War (October 1968-October 1969), earning the rank of SP5. As a member of the US Army (1968-1971), he served as a military policeman, dog handler and correctional specialist. Jim worked at General Electric Company for 38 years. He enjoyed watching and playing golf and following the Boston Red Sox. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30am on Monday, October 19, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 10700 Aboite Center Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46804 with calling one hour prior. Visitation will also be held on Sunday, October 18, 2020 from 2 to 4pm at D.O. McComb and Sons Covington Knolls, 8325 Covington Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46804. Burial will take place in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Fort Wayne, IN. Memorial donations may be made to Eleos Hospice Care, 4601 Maplecrest Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46835.