James R. Clemente, Sr.

James R. Clemente, Sr., 82, of Butler passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh.

Born January 16, 1934 in Millvale, he was a son of the late James and Angeline (Abbott) Clemente.

He had retired as a yellow cab driver in Pittsburgh, after more than 40 years service. He also worked for Kramer Wholesale Distribution Produce Co. in Pittsburgh over 28 years. He was a part time jewelry repairman for his brother, Joseph Clemente Jewelers in Mt. Lebanon, PA.

He enjoyed buying, restoring and selling cars; fishing and country western movies.

Surviving are:

A son, James R. Clemente, jr. of Butler. A daughter, Debra Jean Kohler of Karns City.

2 grandchildren, Kalina Jean Kohler and her daughter, Taylor Jean Cranmer; Jamie Renee Clemente and her son, Noah Joseph Clemente.

A brother, Angelo Clemente of CA.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Carol J. (Boory) she passed away June 16, 2013. They were married on September 1, 1956. 3 brothers and 2 sisters.

Friends will be received at t he Geibel Funeral Home 201 East Cunningham St. Butler, PA. 16001 from 7-9 PM Friday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 10:00 AM from St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, 128 North MCKean Street, Butler. Interment will follow at the Calvary Cemetery in Butler.

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