JAMES J. WHITFORD, JR., age 47. Beloved husband of 18 years to Sheri (nee Naso). Loving father of Sean, Sonia, and Seamus. Son of Patricia Whitford and the late Dr. James J. Whitford, Sr., Son-in-law to Sam and Marion Naso. Brother of Kathleen, Patricia Martin (James), Marianne Mangan (Patrick), Barbara Snapp (Bill), Cornelius (Sheila), Timothy, Martin (Bridgid), Lisa Skinner (Curt), and Maureen. Uncle of 39. Brother-in-law of many. Suddenly February 9, 2009. Funeral Mass Saturday, February 14, 2009, St. Mary Church (250 Kraft Street, Berea) at 10:00 a.m. Interment Holy Cross. Friends may call at the CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME, 29150 LORAIN ROAD AT STEARNS, NORTH OLMSTED THURSDAY AND FRIDAY 2-7 P.M. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Education Fund for the Children of James J. Whitford, Jr. and sent to Huntington National Bank, Elyria Banking Office, 209 East Midway Boulevard, Elyria, OH 44035 (for questions please contact Paul Charron at Huntington National Bank at 440-324-2999).