James J. Poghen

March 2, 1964 — March 14, 2021 (age 57)

YOUNGSTOWN — James J. "Jim" "Pete" Poghen, 57, passed away early March 14.

He was born March 2, 1964 in Youngstown, the son of Robert and Barbara (DeTata) Poghen.

He was a lifelong area resident.

Jim was a 1982 graduate of Chaney High School. He earned his bachelor degree from Youngstown State University and his juris doctorate degree from Ohio Northern University in 1990.

Jim moved to Florida in 2002 where he was in the mortgage business and owned Cigar and RYO Shops for many years.

Jim will be remembered for his kind heart, generosity and sense of humor.

Jim had the ability to light up a room and enjoyed socializing with his family and many dear friends.

He had a passion for all sporting events and loved smoking a good cigar.

Jim leaves behind to hold onto his precious memories his parents Barbara and Robert; a brother, Robert (Carla) Poghen of Youngstown; a sister Holly Poghen of Canfield; nieces Brittany Palowitz, Oliva Poghen and Sophia Poghen; and nephews Richard (Ana) Palowitz and Nathan Metzinger.

Jim was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents.

Jim's family wishes to express appreciation to all that are offering condolences at this time but have elected private services due to the coronavirus pandemic. They will be planning in the future to have a celebration of Jim's life at a later date. The Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home in Boardman is handling arrangements.

Family and friends may visit www.rossisantuccifh.com to sign the guest book or send condolences to Jim's family.

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This story was originally published March 21, 2021 at 12:41 PM with the headline "James J. Poghen."