James G. Sneed, 78, of Chippewa Township passed away on October 17, 2024 in his residence with his wife and sister-in-law at his side.
He was born on September 20, 1946, in Ellwood City, the son of the late James P. and Katherine (Schell) Sneed. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Daniel Pisano and a sister-in-law, Marilyn Sneed.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Cecelia (Pisano) Sneed, his sisters-in-law, Mary Jo Pisano of Pittsburgh, Bonnie Russo of Pittsburgh, and Tracy Pisano of Koppel, brothers-in-law, Joseph (Kathy) Pisano of Austintown, Ohio, Frank (Patricia) Pisano of Koppel, and Thomas (Lydia) Pisano of Orlando, Florida, one brother, Ronald Sneed of New Castle, a sister, Renee (Jeff) Rhodes of Ellwood City, a special friend, Joni Ochman of Youngstown, Ohio, and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
James was a Veteran of the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He had several jobs over the years, including Beaver County Housing Authority, Pa Labor and Industry, but his heart was in his music. He loved entertaining as a Disc Jockey better known as “Jimmy Sneed’s Mighty Music Machine!”
A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, October 26th from 10:30 a.m. until the time of a mass of Christian burial at noon at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, 632 Virginia Avenue, Rochester. The Beaver County Special Unit will perform military honors at the church at 11:45 a.m.
A private inurnment will take place at Holy Redeemer Cemetery.
The family requests contributions be made in James’ name to St. Jude Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl, Memphis, TN 38105.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Ashley Leavens for all the love and care she has given to James.
All funeral services have been entrusted to GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, INC., Chippewa Township, 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls.