James G. Conti

He was born Sept. 18, 1937, to Carmelo Conti and Contiguglia Francesca Conti in Collesano Provincia, Palermo, Sicily.

In Sicily James attended Fazzio Mechanic School for mechanics. Additionally, James attended Jamestown Community College in Jamestown, N.Y., earning an associates in science and LaSalle School of Law. James married the love of his life, RoseMarie Conti on Jan. 26, 1963.

James was a supervisor at Chautauqua County Highway DPW until his retirement. He was a member of the Marco Polo Club, the Holy Name Society at Saint Johns Roman Catholic Church, and a board member at Greater Chautauqua Federal Credit Union. James was everyone’s Papa. His greatest joy in life was spending time with his family. James enjoyed bowling and was in a league for many years. If he wasn’t spending time with his family, you would find him at the casino. He loved to laugh and watch his westerns. He was the glue that held his family together and made a huge impact on everyone he met.

James was survived by his three children: Maria R. Conti-Schultz of Jamestown N.Y., Carmelo J. Conti of Los Angeles, Calif., and James R. (Sara) Conti of Jefferson, Ore.; his grandchildren: Lyndsey M. Conti and Adam E. Schultz of Jamestown, RoseMarie Conti, Jamie Conti and Jimmy Conti of Jefferson, Ore.; and his siblings: Josephine (Joseph) Palermo of Jamestown, Joseph (Linda) Conti of Jamestown, Bessie (Frank) Lovecchio of Jamestown, Mary (Robert) Nalbone of Jamestown, Thomas (Arlene) Conti of Stuart Fla., and Serena/Sally (Gary) Allette of Jamestown. Also surviving were several nieces and nephews and extended family; his cat Tom; and great-granddog, Bonita.

James G. Conti

James was preceded in death by his parents; his wife and soulmate, RoseMarie Conti; his moth-er and father-in-law, Joseph Nalbone and Josephine Nalbone; his brother-in-law, Sandy Nalbone; and his son-in-law, Ronald E. Schultz.

Visiting hours will be Friday, Jan. 21, 2022, from 4-7p.m., at Riccardi’s Hubert Funeral Home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, 1:30 p.m., at St. Johns Roman Catholic Church.

Burial will follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

All visitors to the Funeral Home and to church are reminded to wear face coverings and practice social distancing.

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