James "Jim" Richard Derderian

Surrounded by his loving family, James R. Derderian, age 93, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Racine, July 22, 1930, son of the late Sam and Sophie (Nee: DerHovsepian) Derderian.

He proudly served in the United States Air Force. On September 21, 1974 he was united in marriage to Mary E. Griffin. Jim was employed for many years at Jacobsen Textron, retiring in 2001. He was a longtime faithful member and usher at St. Joseph Catholic Church. His pastimes included game shows, word search puzzles, and traveling with his family to Door County and San Antonio.

He will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 49 years, Mary; his children, Susan Derderian, David Derderian; his grandson, Andrew Derderian; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Mike (Connie) Griffin, Susan (Terry) Toms; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his siblings, Lucy Derderian, John (Jonelle) Derderian, Michael (Joan) Derderian, and sister-in-law Linda Teschler.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, March 8, 2024, 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1533 Erie Street, with Rev. Steve Varghese officiating. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Hwy 32. Relatives and friends may meet with the family Friday at church for visitation from 10:00 a.m. until time of Mass at 11:00 a.m.

The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the entire staff at Ascension and Compassus Hospices for their loving and compassionate care.