James E

Stefango

James E. Stefango, 60, of Holland, Ohio, passed away Thursday, July 10 at Flower Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born January 1, 1954, to George and Florence (Savage) Stefango in Toledo, Ohio, Jim graduated from Ottawa Hills High School in 1972. Jim went on to attend the University of Michigan and the University of Toledo where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering in 1981. In 1982, he became a registered Professional Engineer. Jim then worked at SSOE in Toledo before he became Vice President of Operations at Advantage Electric. He was then the Chief Electrical Estimator at Barton Malow in Southfield, MI; at Edgewood Electric in Madison Heights, MI; and at Skanska USA in Southfield, MI. He then finished his accomplished career at SSOE and at Transtar Electric in Toledo.
Jim was an avid sports fan, following the Michigan Wolverines, the Detroit Tigers, and the Detroit Red Wings. Though he enjoyed listening to classic rock, watching classic television shows, and cooking his famous chili, his favorite activity was spending time with his family.
Jim is preceded in death by his parents George and Florence Stefango. Jim is survived by his loving wife, Jan; son Jared (Cindy) Stefango, daughter Jamie (Jacob) Sheskey, and daughter Jilian (boy friend David) Stefango; grandchildren Colin, Mia, Macie, and Austin; siblings George (Jackie) Stefango, Denis (Eliane) Stefango, and Janet (Tim) Thieme; many cousins, nieces, and nephews; and his beloved pet, Sammy.
Family will welcome visitors Tuesday, July 15 from 5-8pm at Foth-Dorfmeyer Mortuary 3815 W Sylvania Ave. (Between Monroe St. & Talmadge Rd.) with a memorial service held at 7:30 pm.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation made in Jim's name to the American Diabetes Association (PO Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312) or the University of Michigan Athletics Annual Fund (1000 South State Street, Stephen M. Ross Athletic Campus, Ann Arbor, MI 48109).