James Joseph Gartland Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James Joseph Gartland (Cleveland Heights, Ohio), who passed away on August 16, 2023, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his wife Irene; his children, Maureen Wasdovich (late Michael), John Patrick "Sean" (Sheila), Peggy Vetrick (Tom), Catherine Hyland (Tim), Rev. James SJ, Mary Loucks (Tim), Thomas (Karen), William, Paul (Margaret), Ann Shea (John) and Ellen Spear (Brian); his siblings, Ann Brown (Woody), Patricia Beutell (Richard), Rosaleen Palzes (Victor), John, Thomas (Tina), William (Barbara), Gerald (Pat) and Edward (Jean); his siblings-in-law, Peggy Kamis (Tom) and Terry Teresi (Jim); his friend Barbara Wallenhorst; and his parents, John of Carickmacross, IRE and Mary (Heaney) of Belfast, IRE.
One of his sayings he said everyday....."I am the luckiest man alive."In lieu of flowers, family would appreciate donations to The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 425 Literary Road, Suite 100, Cleveland, OH 44113 or give.cff.org/northern-ohio.
