James J. Quandt

JAMES J. QUANDT age 85, beloved husband for 63 years of Dorothy (nee Szafraniec); loving father of James (wife Angela), Richard, and Larry (wife Pam); devoted grandfather of Erin, Emily Zocchi (husband Mat), Andrew, Rachael, and the late Lisa Marie and Joseph; cherished son of the late Harold and Theresa (nee Noonan); dearest brother of Rose Sweeney and the late William; dear brother-in-law of the late Raymond Szafraniec. 

Jim was born on September 28, 1938, and passed away peacefully on December 26, 2023. He graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1956. Jim married his beloved Dorothy in 1960. They raised their family in Willoughby Hills and lived there for 63 years. Jim was a former member of (St. Felicitas) St. John of the Cross Catholic Church, where he was an usher and assisted with Bingo.  He worked for BP as a Fleet Manager for 44 years, retiring in 2000. He also enjoyed spending time in New York at Chautauqua Lake in the peaceful town of Maple Springs.

His hobbies included stock car racing, doing home repairs and he was an avid reader. He truly enjoyed country music. His family and friends describe him as an easy-going man who was sociable and friendly. Jim will surely be missed by all who knew and loved him. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Jim to Church of the Resurrection, 32001 Cannon Rd, Solon, OH 44139.

Cremation by DeJohn Crematory.

Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Church of the Resurrection in Solon at 11 AM. Burial at All Souls Cemetery. Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Jim at THE CHURCH SATURDAY MORNING, January 6, 2024, from 10-11AM.