James W. Graziano, 79, of Warren, PA., died Wednesday
morning, March 15, 2017 at U.P.M.C. Hamot, after a brief illness.
He was born April 28, 1937 in Warren, PA., to the late Frank and
Josephine Scalise Graziano.
Jim was a Warren area resident most of his entire life and was a
1955 graduate of Warren High School. He attended Clarion
University, University of Buffalo, Edinboro State Teacher’s
College, University of Pittsburgh and St. Bonaventure University.
He was employed as a 6th grade elementary school teacher at the
former North Warren Elementary School and was school
principal at McClintock, Jefferson, Home Street, North Warren
and Russell Elementary Schools, retiring in 1993.
Jim was a member of St. Joseph R.C. Church, Warren Knights of
Columbus and a former member of their Bowling League, Warren
County Historical Society and Alpha Gamma Phi Fraternity. He
had served as former Treasurer for 15 years with PASR and
served on the Executive Board of PAESP. He was an avid bowler,
golfer, reader, music lover and Notre Dame University sport’s
fan. Jim enjoyed collecting memorabilia of Warren, PA. He was a
man with a great sense of humor, great love and devotion to his
wife, children and grandchildren, and loved people.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Janice “Jan” Brazer
Graziano whom he married August 29, 1959 in Warren, PA., 4
Sons – James J. Graziano and wife, Cindy of Pennsville, N.J.,
Joseph M. Graziano and wife, Lisa of Denver, CO., John G.
Graziano of Warren, PA., Jerold A. Graziano and wife, Tracy of
Olney, MD., 1 Sister – Joann Anderson of Warren, PA., 3
Grandchildren – Kaitlyn Rose, Joseph Anthony and Anna Rose
Graziano, several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304
East Street, Warren, PA., on Sunday, March 19, 2017 from 2 to 4
and 6 to 8 P.M. where a vigil service will be conducted at 1:45
P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted Monday,
March 20, 2017 at St. Joseph R.C. Church, 600 Pennsylvania
Avenue West, Warren, PA., at 10:00 A.M. with Fr. Richard
Tomasone, Pastor, officiating. Entombment will be in the
Mausoleum of the Resurrection in St. Joseph R.C. Cemetery.
Those wishing to place memorials may do so through Warren
County Historical Society, 201 Fourth Avenue, Warren, PA.,
16365 or St. Joseph Church Educational Center Fund, 600
Pennsylvania Avenue West, Warren, PA. 16365. E-mail
condolences may be sent by visiting
Graziano Family: My dad, Robert McCullough, ALWAYS enjoyed working with Mr. Graziano. I remember meeting him a few times with my dad! My mom, Sally, always enjoyed talking with Mr. Graziano when she was in the district as well as with PASR. Please accept our prayers & condolences in this time!
Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your dear father and husband. My father was a friend of Mr. Graziano’s for many years and to Jim Jr., my personal sincere sympathies. Perhaps the Dads will have a beer in heaven and look down on us with happy tears and smiles! Sending prayers to you all…
Stephanie Salerno
We extend our deepest thoughts and prayers to all of you. He was a wonderful and kind man that was so very well respected in the community and will be greatly missed .
Please accept our sympathy for your husband and brother. Jim was a wonderful man who we were privileged to know and to enjoy his presence. We send our prayers to both of you and your families during this difficult time.
Jim and Marie Giazzoni
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Ted and Jim became such good friends through their work with PASR. Whenever we saw him, he always made a point to stop and talk.
So saddened by the news of Jim’s passing. Loved his sense of humor. I can still remember coming for a visit when my boys were young. My husband asked him how did he raise such upstanding young men. His answer was “keep them busy & know who their friends are”. Such a wise man. We followed his advice.
I never forgot those words.
Sending much love, hugs & prayers.
Wrap the memories around you for comfort.
My husband, Tom Blasco and I (Kellie Persing Blasco), wish to extend our condolences… he was my principal at Home Street Elementary School – go Wildcats!! – as well as my husbands principal at Jefferson Elementary School – go Tigers!! My mother in law, Carole Blasco, recently passed away but always spoke fondly of Mr. Graziano. He was a wonderful principal and will be remembered and missed:)…
I am sorry for your loss, my thoughts go out to you and your family. Mr. Graziano was a great man, always ready with a smile and conversation. He will be truly missed.
To Mrs. Graziano and family,
Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Jennifer, Gretchen & Beth Lyons
My husband and I are so sorry for your loss. Mr Graziano was a wonderful man; always greeting the children he met with a smile. Those of us who can claim his as “our principal” were lucky indeed.
Our deepest condolences,
Michelle Betts (Jefferson Elementary) and Jerry Johnson (Home Street Elementary)
So sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Graziano. My condolences to the family.
Our deepest sympathies in the loss of your beloved husband, father and grandfather. I am the niece of Joe and Georgiene Gorfida and know that you are the best of friends from Warren. I spoke with Aunt Georgiene yesterday and wanted to send my condolences to your wonderful family.We visited them last fall in October and saw many pictures of the four of you. God Bless.
Please accept our love and sympathies. Mr Graziano was a very special person and will certainly be missed! Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Mrs. Graziano, keeping you and your family in my prayers during this difficult time. May god continue to watch over you and bring you comfort.
Jan,Joanne and Family,
So terribly sorry for your loss and ours…He was a happy smile and friend to all his students. We will all miss him. Remember all the good times. With love and prayers, Sharie
Mr. Graziano was a wonderful man. I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts.
Jim was a wonderful father and husband. I had the privilege to know him. May God’s peace be with you all.
Mrs. Graziano,
So sorry for your loss. Prayers and hugs!
Lisa Rizzardi Cecil
Very sorry to hear of James’passing We roomed together at the DuBois Manor House when we did our student teaching in DuBois, Pa. I was just thinking of him today and decided to google his name so I just found out.(July 25-17) He was a great guy to be around and we had many meals together during that time. May he rest in peace and God with the family now and forever.
“The Lord Giveth and the Lord Taketh Away.”