James "Jim" Vizzini

James M. “Jim” Vizzini, 91 of Davidsville, died peacefully surrounded by family on September 23, 2025.  Born on June 21, 1934, in Johnstown, the son of Michael and Rose (Gironda) Vizzini. 

Preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Kena (Fasola), who died August 19, 2024 after 63 years of marriage; and sisters, Angela Long and Janet Bennese. 

Survived by his loving children: James M. Vizzini, married to Amy (Collins); Matthew R. Vizzini, married to Jayne (Komar); and Maria R., wife of John Schulte; and his grandchildren: James (Sarah), Danielle, and Cara (Rik) Vizzini, Michael (Casey) Vizzini, Jessica (Brandon) Fiume and Jacob Schulte; great-grandchildren, Vito and Ivan Vizzini, and Andrew “AJ” and Claire Vizzini.  

Jim grew up in Hornerstown and graduated from Johnstown High School in 1952.  He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 1956 and received his Master’s in Education from the University of Pittsburgh in 1958.  He taught English for 30 years at Conemaugh Township High School where he was the play director and negotiated teachers’ contracts.  Also, he taught summer school at Ferndale High School for 11 years and taught CCD classes at St. Andrew’s and St. Patrick’s.  He also became a Real Estate Broker.  Jim loved music, especially Frank Sinatra.  He was a lifelong St. Louis Cardinal Baseball and Stan Musial fan and a Notre Dame Football fan.  He sang in the Pitt Men’s Glee Club and Pitt’s award-winning quartet, “The Keynotes”.  He also sang in choirs at St. Andrew’s, St. Benedict’s, St. John Gualbert, and St. Anthony’s.  He was a Prolife Warrior and member of Knights of Columbus #467 and Citizens Concerned for Human Life (CCHL).  

The family would like to thank the staff of Laurel View Village for their care of Jim.  

Friends received from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, September 25, 2025, at Frank Duca Funeral Home, East Hills Chapel, 404 Walters Ave., Johnstown, PA 15904. 

Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Andrew Catholic Church, 1621 Ferndale Avenue, Johnstown, PA  15905, Father Peter Crowe. 

Interment, St. Anthony Cemetery, Geistown. 

In lieu of flowers, please make donations in memory of Jim to Cambria Somerset CCHL, PO Box 1588, Johnstown, PA  15907 or Laurel View Village Caring Fund, 2000 Cambridge Drive, Davidsville, PA 15928.
 
 

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