James Frank “Jimmy” Lachimia Sr., 81, of Grove City, formerly of Slippery Rock and Pittsburgh, passed away Tuesday at the Grove Manor Nursing Home in Grove City, following a short illness.

He was born Aug. 29, 1934, in Pittsburgh, to Joseph Lachimia and Agnes Grace Galioto Lachimia. He married Nancy Lawrence, and she preceded him in death March 25, 2011.

Jim was a U.S. Army veteran. He worked in steel fabrication early in his career and later became a housepainter. He painted homes throughout the Pittsburgh area including homes in Shadyside and Sewickley.

He was Catholic and had a great love of cars. Jimmy was a loving, hardworking man with a great sense of humor and quick wit. He loved everyone unconditionally and kept everyone laughing.

Survivors include three daughters, Rhonda L. Dendis and her husband, Steven, of Kissimmee, Fla., Linda M. Smith of Grove City and Cynthia A. Dietrich of Grove City; two sons, James F. Lachimia Jr. of Seven Fields and Nicholas A. Lachimia of St. Cloud, Fla.; his son-in-law, Steven Sepella of St. Cloud, Fla.; two brothers, Norman Lachimia and his wife, Ruth, and Joseph F. Lachimia and his wife, Marie, all of Pittsburgh; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife; and his son, Robert Michael Lachimia.

LACHIMIA — Services for James Frank “Jimmy” Lachimia Sr., who died Tuesday, July 26, 2016, will be private.There will be no public viewing or visitation.Interment will be at the Pinewood Memorial Gardens, Cranberry Township.