James J. Berles, 66, died on November 16, 2023. Jim is survived by his beloved wife, Patricia; children by choice, Ethan (Kara Massey) Jones, Alexander Jones and Madeline (Tyler) Ellis; grandchildren, Noah Jones, Brayden Jones and Rian Ellis; brother, Michael J. Berles; stepmother, Linda (Phil) Schubert; mother-in-law, Christa Fairhurst; sisters-in-law, Deborah Fairhurst and Mary Jo Baughman; brother-in-law, Eric Fairhurst; and many cousins.
In keeping with Jim's wishes, a private family gathering will be held in lieu of a funeral. It was Jim's hope that anyone who might want to make a charitable donation in his memory do so to Humane Fort Wayne, Wags and Wiggles Rescue or a cancer charity of their choice.