James Sulentic
March 25, 2011
James “Tuff” Sulentic, 59, died Friday, March 25, 2011. He was born July 1, 1951 to Frank and Mary Sulentic in Albia. Per his wishes, his body has been cremated.
Tuff was a member of Christ the King Catholic church and retired as a custodian from Clive Elementary. He spent many hours working with his scroll-saw and making things for his friends and family. He enjoyed talking to people and telling tales.
Tuff is survived by his wife of 32 years, Brenda; sons, Thomas and Matthew; sisters, Linda (George) Nicoletto, Kris (Dan) Jurgensen, and Mary Ann (Rich) Seals; brother, Tony Sulentic; nephews, Mike Nicoletto, T.J. (Karen) Nicoletto, and Patrick (Jessica) Jurgensen; nieces, Katy Jurgensen and Samantha Seals; one great-niece; four great-nephews; and a host of other family and beloved friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Frank Jr. and Patrick; and sisters, Martha and Patricia.
A Memorial Mass will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2011, at Christ the King Catholic Church, 5711 SW 9th Street. A memorial visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, March 28, 2011 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street, with a rosary at 7 p.m.
Memorial contributions will be received by the family in Tuff’s loving memory.
Online condolences may be made to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Mary Morgan & family
03/27/2011
From our family to Brenda, Tom, Matthew & the rest of Tuff's family - our sincere condolences during this difficult time. Heaven's gate opened up to receive an angel on Friday. Please know that he really is in a better place & if you need anything, I will be there for you.
Paula Peterson Nordstrom
03/27/2011
I have been friends with Jim since 1st grade, He was truely a very special person and I am so glad I got to know him in my lifetime. Miss ya buddy!!!
Gary Flattery
03/27/2011
Thoughts and prayers going out to Tuff's wife and two children and his brothers and sisters and his entire family. Such a sad loss. God will take away all of Tuff's pain now. Know that he is in a better place now. Rest in peace, Tuff.
Larry Jones
03/27/2011
So sorry for your loss, James will be greatly missed!
Sherrie Kint Caster
03/26/2011
Tuff was in my class. He was a great guy. He will missed. My sympathy is with you, but he is a rest now. God Bless.