James John Turini

June 24, 1930 - October 16, 2019

VULCAN- James “Jim” Turini age 89 of Vulcan, went to be with his creator on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at ManorCare Nursing of Kingsford. He was born in Norway on June 24, 1930 the son of the late Charles and Bernice (Smith) Turini. Jim graduated from Vulcan High School in 1948 and served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He married Anna Tomasoski on December 27, 1951 at St. Barbara’s Church in Vulcan. She preceded him in death on August 7, 2015 after 64 years of marriage. Jim worked at the Niagara Papermill, retiring in 1992. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time at camp. Jim is survived by his children Suzanne Geiss of Milwaukee, WI, Bernadette (James) Ray of Oklahoma, and Anthony (Diane) Turini of Vulcan; grandchildren Mary Geiss, James (Hanna) Geiss, Tony (Kristi) Ray, Jay (Beth) Richards, Toni Ann (Brian) Reath, Troy Turini and Stephanie Turini; great grandchildren Ryan and Rhianna McCann, Michaela and Aiden Ray, Charlie Richards, Katie and Isaac Reath, Chloe Mitchem and Sophronia Obrien; one great great grandson Santo Ceballos; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Bernice Turini; daughter Katie Richards; son-in-law Bill Geiss; grandson Matthew Ray; brother Richard Turini. Family will greet friends on Monday, October 21, 2019 from 10-11 a.m. at St. Barbara’s Church in Vulcan. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Monday at 11 a.m. at St. Barbara’s Church, with Fr. Michael Kowalewski, presiding.