James Paul Strock

Niles- James P. "Jimmy" Strock, age 66, passed away at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer. James was born June 9, 1952 in Youngstown to Paul and Bertha (Stitt) Strock. Jimmy will be remembered for his zest for life, his never quit attitude and his passion for aviation. He received his pilots license at the age of 16. Jimmy loved to fly and especially fly his Yellow Piper Cub. Jimmy wore a lot of hats; he retired from General Motors in Lordstown. During retirement he started his own aviation company, Lite Flite Inc. which he operated for 17 years. He was currently an instructor with Pittsburgh Institute of Aviation, Youngstown Campus where he taught Aircraft Maintenance, he loved his job! Jimmy was a Triple Black Diamond skier, a sailboat captain, self-taught piano and guitar player, a mechanical genius, and one of the nicest guys you could ever meet. He will be missed. He is preceded in death by his father, Paul. Jimmy is survived by his mother, his wife of 25 years, the former Theresa Palivoda, a brother Tom (Laurel) Strock, two sisters, Paula (Bernie) Frister and Brenda Strock, several nieces, nephews, and many dear friends. Friends may call 4-5PM Thursday, November 29, 2018 at the Lane Funeral Home, Niles Chapel, 415 Robbins Ave. in Niles. A memorial service will begin at 5PM.