James J. Gettens, 59, Cleveland Fire Fighter
James J. Gettens, 59, former Cleveland Fire Fighter, died suddenly Monday February 12, 2001 at Community Health Partners Hospital and Surgical Center, Lorain.He was born March 18, 1941 in Cleveland Ohio. He was a Vermilion resident since 1976 moving from Cleveland.
He was a Fire Fighter for the Cleveland Fire Department retiring in 1989 after 27 years of service.
He was a veteran of the United States Army and a former member of St. Peters Catholic Church, Cleveland. He was a member of AMVETS Post 22, Vermilion and the Cleveland Fire Fighters Union. He also enjoyed hunting.
His is survived by his wife, Sharon (nee Stafford) to whom he was married 41 years; sons James J. Gettens Jr. of Vermilion, Patrick C. Gettens of Bay Village, and Michael R. Gettens of Vermilion; 6 grandchildren; and one sister Cathy Gettens of Independence. His parents James A. and Marie Gettens precede him in death.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, February 16, 2001 at 1 PM at Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South St. Vermilion, with Father Steve Blum, pastor of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Vermilion.