James S. Trunzo

He was born in Punxsutawney, Pa on July 22, 1940.

He was preceded in death by his parents Francis J. Trunzo, MD and Catherine Kernan Trunzo of Punxsutawney, Pa and two brothers Francis J. Trunzo, Jr. of Green Valley, Az and William K. Trunzo of Punxsutawney, Pa.

Survivors include, Jerry Frances Carter Trunzo, his wife of 21 years; his daughters, Jessica Johnston (Kirby) of Morristown, NJ and Monica Olsen (Tom) of Tallahassee, Fl; grandchildren, Chase, Tina, Maria and Michael.

Jim was a decorated veteran of the Vietnam War. He served his country with the Seabees, the U.S.N. Mobile Construction Battalion, MCB-7, from 1962 to 1967. After leaving the service, Jim received his B.A. degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania then moved to Tallahassee, Fl where he attended Florida State University and received his Masters Degree in Criminology in 1973. He was an adjunct professor at TCC. Jim was also employed by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement as an Executive Director of the Police Standards and Training Commission. He retired from the Florida Legislature after 15 years with the House of Representatives in various positions.

Jim was an avid FSU football fan becoming a booster in 1972. He remained a loyal fan and season ticket holder over the years and continued to enjoy the FSU football games most recently with his grandson, Michael. He was a generous and caring person full of love laughter and ever proud of his family. He had a special place in his heart and life for the Thursday night Men's Faith Group.

Jerry Frances and their daughters are looking forward to members of the Thursday night Men's Faith Group joining them in the family seating Friday at the memorial service.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 7 at Culley's Meadowwood on Riggins Road between 4:00 and 6:00. A Catholic Memorial Service will be held on Friday, July 8 at 2:00 at St. Louis Catholic Church, 3640 Fred George Road.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Punxsutawney Area Hospital, 81 Hillcrest Drive, Punxsutawney, PA 15767-2616, Attention: Laurie Klingensmith, (814) 938-1827.

Arrangements are under the direction of Culley's MeadowWood Funeral Home, Tallahassee, FL.