JAMES C. PAPONETTI, age 71. Beloved husband of Marianne (nee Steinmuller). Loving father of James, Daniel McDonnell (Miranda), Joseph and Sean McDonnell. Cherished grandfather of Isabella, Bastian, Joey, Sean and Alex. Dearest son of the late Kenneth and Frances (nee Kmets). Dear brother of Kenneth (Mary Ann), LuAnne, Bobby (Marybeth) and David (Cec). Also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends. Jim was an active civil servant with the City of Brook Park, Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Department, division of appraisals. He also was a successful business owner of McJames Sports Pub (DelSangro's) and Paponetti's Pizza & Pub. Jim was a warrior of Multiple Myeloma and Leukemia. Mass of Christian Burial Monday February 13, 2023 St. John Bosco Church at 10:00 AM. (EVERYONE MEET AT CHURCH). The family will receive friends SUNDAY 1 – 4 PM at the A. RIPEPI & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 18149 BAGLEY ROAD, MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS (WEST OF I-71).
