Cleveland, Ohio, USA and formerly of Doona, Ballycroy, Co. Mayo, Ireland.
James passed away in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease on April 17, 2026.
Deeply missed by his loving wife Noreen (née Grealis); daughters Ann Marie, Tricia Ptak (Joe) and Shannon Perrotta (James); cherished grandchildren James Deane, Kelley Noreen, Jennifer Rian Ptak; his brothers Hugh and John (Dymphna); and sister Lizzie; nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends.
Predeceased by his son James Deane, of Cleveland, Ohio; his parents Manus and Annie (née Mangan); his brothers Anthony, Thomas, Manus, Eddie, and Michael; and his sisters Nora and Katie.
Funeral Mass will take place on April 22, 2026 at 11 a.m. at St. Colette Catholic Church, 330 W. 130th St., Brunswick, OH , followed by interment at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Visitation will take place at Chambers Funeral Home, 4420 Rocky River Dr. at Puritas, Cleveland, on April 21, 2026.
Donations, if desired, to the Ohio Parkinson’s Foundation Northeast Region , Community West Foundation, or Reserve Care.