James M. Hutzel, 82 of Moon Township (Allegheny County) passed away, Thursday, April 7, 2022.
Born July 11, 1939 in McClellandtown (Fayette County), he was a son of the late John and Elizabeth (McCombs) Hutzel.
Jim enlisted in the U S Navy and honorably served from 1956 to 1960. He later gained employment with the former Allegheny Airlines in 1963 until 1980 and with U S Air from 1980 until retiring in 1990 as a director of stores. Not one for cold winter, he spent the winter months in Fairway Village (Largo), Florida where he became a member and later commander of the Fairway Village V F W Post 9643.
He leaves two children: James Hutzel (Tracy Recce) and Jodi (Rich) Cipolla. Three grandchildren: Dylan Hutzel, Kaylyn and Hayleigh Cipolla. His companion, Marilyn Holub. Three sisters: Rose (Bruce) Whoolery, Betty Lou (Willis) Brooks and Nancy Platz. A sister in law, Doris Hutzel.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers: Frank Hutzel, Donald (Ruth) Hutzel, John (Mary) Hutzel, and Mike Hutzel. Two sisters: Ann (Enoch) Sutton and Esther (Harry) Martin.
Friends will be received on Monday, April 11th from 2-4 pm and 6-8 at the SIMPSON FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca, PA where services will be held on Monday at 4 PM .
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