JAMES P. MACKIN age 61; beloved son of the late Mary (nee Dever) and Thomas J. Mackin, Sr.; dear brother of Thomas J. Mackin, Jr. (Bridget) and Mary Schriner (Chuck); proud uncle of Thomas Mackin, Daniel Mackin (Erin), Caitlin Mary Mackin, Bridget Lascu (Nick), Colleen Mackin (fiancé Nick Morley), Patrick (fiance Olivia Mackey), Erin Mackin and Caitlin Anne Schriner Lopez (Javier); great uncle of Thomas and Daniel Mackin and Maeve Morley; beloved Godson of Nancy Kilbane and cousin and dear friend of many. Passed away unexpectedly November 15, 2025.

Jim loved his family and friends dearly. He was a proud alumnus of St. Edward High School and a dedicated former employee of the Cleveland Catholic Diocese. As a life-long member of the West Side Irish American Club, and dedicated driver in the annual Cleveland St. Patrick's Day Parade, he was incredibly proud of his family's strong Irish heritage. He loved his nieces and nephews, a good Notre Dame game, his "pony" and was the unrivaled number one patron of the Doughnut Pantry.

Funeral Mass Monday, November 24, St. James Church (17514 Detroit Ave. Lakewood) at 10 A.M. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call at CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME of CLEVELAND, 4420 ROCKY RIVER DRIVE AT PURITAS, SUNDAY 1-4 P.M. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in James's memory to St. Edward High School 13500 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, OH 44107.