James Arthur Marinucci, Sr.

September 2, 1929 - March 12, 2020

James Arthur Marinucci, Sr., 90, of Kimbolton, formerly of Parma, Ohio, died Thursday, March 12, 2020 at his home. He was born Monday, September 2, 1929 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Nazareno and Rose (Pusateri) Marinucci. James was an Army veteran who served from 1951-1954 in Germany during the Korean War. He married Dollie (Bosworth) Marinucci on September 18, 1954, and they had 65 wonderful years together. Owning his own business for years, James was a mechanic and truck driver by trade, and storyteller and card player by heart. He drove disabled veterans for ten years and was a member of Newcomerstown Church of the Nazarene. He loved his Cleveland Browns, Indians, and the Buckeyes, watching Westerns, and going fishing, but James was happiest when he was with his children and grandchildren. James is survived by his wife Dollie; his sons, Mark (Malerie) Marinucci and Jim (Myra) Marinucci; and his grandchildren, Rachel (Dave) McElroy, Zachary (Sarah) Marinucci, Jessica Marinucci (and the late Vinnie, her fiancé), Betsy Marinucci, Rose (Charlie) Taylor, and Nathan Marinucci; special and dearest friends Linda and the late Paul Zinkon. He is preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Mary, Pauline, John, and Joe. The family appreciates all the kindness and care from Hospice of Coshocton. Services will be Monday, March 16, 2020, at 1:00 PM at Newcomerstown Church of the Nazarene, officiated by Rev. Gerald Gray. Visitation will be at Newcomerstown Church of the Nazarene on Sunday, March 15, 2020, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, and Monday at 12:00 PM preceding the service. Memorial Contributions may be made to the family or to Interim HealthCare of Coshocton - 499 S. 2nd St. Coshocton, OH 43812.