James “Jim” A. Chiarizio

James “Jim” A. Chiarizio, age 89, of Texarkana, Texas, died Saturday, March 10, 2018 in a local hospice facility.

Mr. Chiarizio was born April 23, 1928 in Erie, Pennsylvania. He was retired from Domino Federal Credit Union, a veteran of the United States Navy and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Chiarizio and one son, Eric Chiarizio.

Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Carol and Stan Stone of Texarkana, and Susan and Todd McGoogan of Texarkana; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Mark and Brenda Chiarizio of Dallas, Texas and Paul Chiarizio of Texarkana; seven grandchildren and their spouses, Allison and Jason Lord, Matthew and Jessica Chiarizio, Brian Chiarizio, Dallas and Whitnee Stone, Ryan and Hanna Crider, Lindsey Williams and Tyler and Chelsie McGoogan; special family friend, Dr. Gary Brewton; nieces and nephews, James and Peggy Chiarizio, Janet and Joseph Constantino, Jerald and Colleen Chiarizio and Jeffrey and Lori Chiarizio; twelve great-grandchildren and many other special friends.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Hospice of Texarkana and the girls of Sitters, LLC. for the great care given to their dad.

Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 15, 2018 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Michael Adams and Father Francis O’Dowd officiating. Burial will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery under the direction of Texarkana Funeral Home, Texas.

A prayer service will be held at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with visitation to follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Texarkana Resources for the Disabled, 3015 E. 19th St., Texarkana, Arkansas 71854, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 4505 Elizabeth St., Texarkana, Texas 75503, or Hospice of Texarkana, 2407 Galleria Oaks, Texarkana, Texas 75503.