James J. Terzarial, age 91 of East Chicago, IN passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at home.  He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Martha (nee Coppage) Terzarial; son, James R. Terzarial; daughter, Mary E. Irizarry; 3 granddaughters: Andrea, Nastasia and Alessandria; 6 great grandchildren: Isaiah, Auron, Harold, Latasia, Aleah and Harlem; brother, Albert Terzarial; sister, Betty (late Everett) Hetrick; nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death by grandson, Johnny Irizarry.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at 11:00 am at the FIFE FUNERAL HOME, 4201 Indianapolis Blvd., East Chicago, IN with Rev. Terry Steffens officiating.  Burial to follow at St. John Cemetery, Hammond, IN.  Visitation at the FIFE FUNERAL HOME will be from 9:00 am until time of service on Tuesday morning.

James retired from Indiana Forge & Machine Shop after 39 years.  He was a W.W.II U.S. Army Veteran.  To share a memory or send a permanent online condolence, logon to www.fifefuneralhome.com

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