Services for James J. Gielink 81, of Kirtland, will be 11 a.m. Saturday March 27th at Divine Word Catholic Church, 8100 Eagle Rd., Kirtland, OH 44094.
Mr. Gielink died March 21, 2021 at his residence.
Born February 13, 1940, in Cleveland, he lived in Kirtland for the past 45 years.
He was a machinist who worked for Cleveland Trencher and eventually Aero Tech retiring from there in 2006.
He loved being with his family especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed the Painesville Speedway and was a bird lover.
Survivors are his children James (Christi) Gielink, Michelle (Eric) Hensley and Maria Gielink; grandchildren, Bobby, Jessica, Ryan, Amanda (Alec) Ko, Anna, Madison and Cayla; great grandchild Ari and sister Jean Faflik.
His wife Antoinette (nee Ridley) and siblings Carol and Robert are deceased.
Burial will be in All Souls Cemetery in Chardon Township.
The family will receive friends at the DiCicco and Sons Funeral Home 5975 Mayfield Rd. Mayfield Hts.,(at Lander Rd.) Friday from 4 to 8 PM.