James M. Formolo

James Mario Formolo, 80, of Iron Mountain, passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center after a short battle with cancer. Jim was born and raised in Iron Mountain, Michigan where he resided for most of his life. Following his graduation from Iron Mountain High School in 1959, Jim entered the U.S. Army. Upon returning to the area he held several jobs before settling in as an Allstate agent. Jim worked for Allstate for over 35 years before retiring from the company. Jim was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching all kinds of sports. He loved NASCAR racing, Michigan State Spartans, and the Green Bay packers. Most notably he was a die-hard Mountaineer but followed all local sporting events throughout the years. Jim was involved with the Mountaineer booster club and received several awards for his devotion to Mountaineer sports including booster of the year. Jim was active in the local Jaycee’s, the Elks Club and local bowling league as well as an active member of Immaculate Conception Parish. Jim was an avid bocce ball player. He played locally for 35 years and participated in numerous State and National tournaments. He enjoyed traveling, with his favorite location being Italy, where at one time he shook hands with Pope Benedict and visited the house his grandmother grew up in. Jim also enjoyed hunting and spending time at camp with family and friends. Jim was preceded in death by his parents Elvio and Irma Formolo and his first wife, Sharon Goodchild . He is survived by his children, Wayne (Denise) Formolo, Todd (Debbie) Formolo, Jessee (Manda) Formolo, Tracy (Rick) VanBeek, Lee Formolo, and James “Jimbo” Formolo; his brother, Dan (Leanne) Formolo; grandchildren, Corey, Emily, Mia, Mario, Nikolas, Haley, Dane, Dylan, Ciara, Kaitlyn, Anthony, Meredith and Jessica; nephews, Bryan, Tim, Jared, Joe and their families; step sons, Todd (Elisa) Dario and Tim (Jenny) Dario and their families; a sister-in-law, Mary Lou Clement and the love of his life, Fran Formolo. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 14th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass will follow at 1:30 pm at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Iron Mountain. Msgr. James Kaczmarek will offer the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will be in Iron Mountain Cemetery Park. Military graveside honors will be conducted by the Uren-Cooper-Johnson American Legion Post 50. Condolences may be expressed to the family of James Formolo online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

James M. Formolo

June 29, 1941 - June 30, 2021