James A. Palagyi, age 81 of Madison Twp passed away on Feb. 2, 2014 at Cardinal Woods in Madison. Jim was born in Conneaut on Jan. 5, 1933 He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Madison and the American Legion.Post 112. Jim had served in the US Navy during the Korean War he retired from Ricerca Inc. in Concord in 1994. Survivors are his wife Lorna (Haapanen) Palagyi , Daughters Lisa (Ken) Mathews and Wendy (Eric) Eland Son Paul (Joy) Palagyi, Grandchildren Trent Mathews, Emily and Abbey Eland and Lauren and Hunter Palagyi. Preceded in death by his parents Steve and Velma Palagyi and infant son James Jr. Private Graveside services will be held at Madison Memorial Cemetery Donations may be made to the Ashtabula County Animal Protective League 5970 Green Rd Kingsville, Ohio 44048. A big heartfelt Thank You to the staff at Cardinal Woods and to the Hospice of the Western Reserve.