James J. ‘Jim’ BonGiorno

He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years; four children: Angela BonGiorno, Joseph (Kalee) BonGiorno, Casey (Robert) Carnell and Elvis (Alexis) BonGiorno; 12 grand­children: Kylie, Anthony, Shane, Nathaniel, Nicholas, Vian, Tito, Paige, Haley, Nazareth, Everleigh and Giselle; three great-grandchildren: Noelle, Elias and Weston; two sisters, Kelly Pacifico and Teresa (Larry) Webber; nephews, Lucas Webber and Anthony BonGiorno; niece, Olivia BonGiorno; and his dog, Bruno.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Angelo and Carmela BonGiorno; an infant daughter, Teresa; a brother, David BonGiorno; a niece, Brooke Pacifico; and his beloved German Shephard, Paxton.

Jim was a graduate of Altoona Area High School and VoTech, specializing as an electrician. He is most notably known as the owner and operator of Jim’s Hauling and Cleanup Division for over 42 years.

He enjoyed time on the lake on his boat “Carmela” and watching Steelers football with his close friends. He was a passionate Elvis impersonator for many years.

Friends will be received from 1 to 3 and 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, at Santella Funeral Home, where a vigil for the deceased will be held. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Committal will be at Calvary Cemetery.

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