| Graduation Year | Class of 1989 |
| Date of Passing | May 24, 2012 |
| About | DETROIT - James C. "Jimmi Jam" Kalaman, 41, of Detroit, passed away early Thursday morning, May 24, 2012, at the Oakwood Hospital. James was born on March 23, 1971, in Warren, the son of Joseph F. "Mouse" Jr. and Elizabeth M. Hall Kalaman. He was an area resident most of his life, until moving to Detroit three years ago. He was a 1989 gradudate of Howland High School and he earned an associate's degree in electronics. He was an electrical engineer and worked at Extreme Engineering Solutions in Hermitage, Pa., before moving. James was an accomplished musician, playing drums and guitar in several well -known area bands. He loved to ride motorcycles, enjoyed cars and drag racing, baseball and liked to go fishing. James leaves his father, Joseph, and stepmother, Melissa Hull Kalaman of Boardman; one son, James C. Kalaman Jr. of Warren; one daughter, Jasmine E. Kalaman of Winston-Salem, N.C.; one sister, Jennifer L. (Stephen) Toth of Poland; two stepbrothers, Richard A. Thomas Jr. of Tampa, Fla., and Nicholas D. Bevilacqua of Boardman; along with a niece and nephew. James was preceded in death by his mother; one brother, Mark Stephen Kalaman; one stepbrother, George A. Hudzik III; and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Kalaman Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Hall. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Clemente Funeral Home in Struthers. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Material contributions can be made to Life Challenge, 17667 Pierson St., Detroit, MI 48219. |
