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James Jimmy Carmen Sherock

June 22, 1937 — October 3, 2024

Niles

James Jimmy Carmen Sherock

James “Jimmy” Carmen Sherock of Niles passed away on October 3, 2024, at 11:29 am in Mercy Health – St.my Elizabeth Youngstown. He was 87 years old.

He was born in Warren on June 22, 1937, the son of the late Anthony and Lucy Matash Sherock.

Jimmy was a 1956 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and retired from the City of Niles Lighting Department after 35 years. 

In 1962, he married the love of his life Anne Jonna Fonce after being together through high school.

He was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Saint Pope John XXIII Parish.

Jimmy was a very talented athlete beginning in his high school days with football and throughout his life with baseball and golf. He was an amazing bocce player and participated in many tournaments throughout the area. Jimmy always enjoyed following his favorite Ohio teams, The Guardians, OSU and the Cleveland Browns. However, his favorite pastime involved being outdoors whether he was working on his enviable landscaping or garden or raising his champion bird dogs and beagles. One even held titles including a grand champion. He was also known for his great political instincts and helped with numerous local campaigns.

Jimmy is survived by his wife, Anne Jonna Sherock; a daughter, Monica Dunn, and her fiancée Terry Smith of Niles; a sister, Shirley Loccisano, and her husband Dominic of Las Vegas; a sister-in-law, Barbara Sherock of Littleton, CO; 2 grandchildren, Michael Dunn, and his wife Christina of Niles, and Jonna Marie Baytos, and her husband Brian of Nashville, TN; a great granddaughter, Raegan; his grandpuppy, Rudy “Toots”; and several nieces and nephews in throughout Ohio, Colorado, and Las Vegas

In addition to his parents, Jimmy was preceded in death by his brother, Anthony “Moose” Sherock.

Per his wishes, there will be no services.

Friends and family may view the obituary and send condolences by visiting www.NicholasFuneralHome.com

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wm Nicholas Funeral Home & Cremation Services 614 Warren Ave. Niles, OH 44446.

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