Age 52, of Fairfield, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2011, at his home surrounded by love. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on August 25, 1958, the son of Elisah Gross and Eileen (Vest) Vasey. James was a Project Manager for Central Insulation Systems. He is survived by his beloved companion, Bev Schweinfest of Fairfield and her daughters, Beckey (Jim Hacker) Schweinfest and Kristy (James) Gabbard; the three Amigos; mother, Eileen Vasey of Mason; sisters, Judy (Tony) Leisure of Mason and Diane Gross of Addyston, Ohio; niece and nephews. James was preceded in death by his father Elisah Gross. The Memorial Ceremony will be held at 7:30pm on Sunday, July 31, 2011 at the Webb Noonan Kidd Funeral Home with Lloyd D. Baker officiating. The gathering of family and friends will be held prior to the service from 4:00pm to 7:30pm. Memorial Contributions are suggested to Hospice of Hamilton, 1010 Eaton Avenue, Hamilton, OH 45013 or to Make a Wish Foundation, 10260 Alliance Road, Suite 200, Cincinnati, OH 45242.