James D. Day, 87, of Monongahela, (Victory Hill), passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2019 in his home. He was born August 31, 1931 in Donora, the son of Louis M. and Mary Pribish Day.
Jim retired in 1993 from Power Piping Company in Donora after twenty five years of employment and was a US Army veteran serving in the Korean War. He attended umpire school in Williamsport and was the District Administrator for District 9. Jim began his career as an umpire in 1963 and umpired until the 90's, working in the Mon Valley and surrounding areas. One of his finest experiences was umpiring the 1987 Little League World Series. He was a very active member of the First Christian Church in Monongahela, where he was a trustee and deacon. He was also a member of the Carroll American Legion James C. Ford Post 949, the Sutman Yohe VFW Post 1409 and the Victory Hill Social Club.
He is survived by his wife, Virginia A. Buchta Day with whom he celebrated sixty six years of marriage on April 8, 2019; daughter, Laurie M. Cialone and husband Angelo of Monongahela; two sons, James T. Day and wife Patti of Monongahela, Timothy E. Day and wife Billie Jo of New Eagle; four grandchildren, Jason Cialone, Krista,Tyler and Alyssa Day; great granddaughter, Falyn Cialone.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson, James T. Day II who passed away January 20, 1997; and his brother, Robert "Tubby" Day who passed away January 12, 2001.
Friends will be received on Thursday, August 29, 2019 from 6-9 PM and Friday, August 30, 2019 from 2-4 and 6-9 PM in the Frye Funeral Home Inc., 427 West Main Street, Monongahela, where services will be held on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at 11:00 AM with the Rev. Mark Sholtis officiating. Interment will follow in the Monongahela Cemetery with military rites accorded by the Mon Valley Honor Guard and Firing Squad.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church, 630 Chess Street, Monongahela, PA 15063.