James A. "Jesse" Infante, 76, of Niles died at 8AM Monday August 15, 2011 at Shepherd of The Valley Nursing Home in Howland.

He was born April 22, 1935 in Niles the son of Vincent and Jenny Brutz Infante Sr.

He attended Niles McKinley High School, was employed for 22 years at U.S. Steel McDonald Works, Reactive Metals in Niles for 12 years, and co-owned and operated Central Paving with Robert Gumino for 30 years before retiring in 1997.

James was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Niles, ITAM Post 39 in Girard, enjoyed fishing, camping and vacationing with family especially to Florida and Las Vegas. He also was an avid Notre Dame Football fan, New York Yankees fan, put on a spectacular fireworks display every 4'th of July, and was a United States Naval Veteran.

He will be deeply missed by his wife Suntine DeGennaro Infante whom he married October 8, 1960, a son Vincent Infante Sr. and his wife Phyllis of Niles, a brother Neil Infante of Niles, three sisters, Geraldine Nuzzi of Niles, Janice Miller of Alliance, Carol Slovinsky and her husband Steve of Warren, and two grandchildren Vincent Infante Jr. and Chelsea Infante

He is preceded in death by two infant brothers, a brother Ronald Infante, and a sister Joyce Lukas.

Friends may call Wednesday from 4 to 7PM at The Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles where The Mt. Carmel Bereavement Ministry will conduct prayers at 6:30PM.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 9:30AM Thursday at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Niles, with Fr. Larry Frient officiating, preceded by a 9AM prayer service at the funeral home.

Burial will be in Niles City Cemetery.

Friends and family can view this obituary, sign the guestbook, and send e-mail condolences at www.josephrossifuneralhome.com.