Jim (Earl) Gage II went to rest May 5, 2024. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on November 6, 1941, to Earl and Margaret Gage (Deceased).
After living in and loving Pittsburgh for 72 years, the warmth of Micco, Florida, called, and he loved the area for 10 years.
On September 3, 1960 Jim and Mary Jane (MJ) were married spent the next 63 plus years together. They lived in Plum Pennsylvania for 42 years where they raised their 3 sons.
He had a long career in sales. Jim was an avid bowler, with award scores consisting of 8 – 300 games, 3 – 800 series and was a city doubles champion. In 1978, Jim had 2 of his 300 games and was high average at Nesbit’s Lanes with 224.
He was also a lifetime member of the Elks and Moose, and a long-time member of the Sons of the American Legion. Jim had a love for Pittsburgh sports, especially the Steelers and Pirates. He also enjoyed shooting pool and golfing. Jim spent multiple years umpiring and coaching many little league teams for Plum Boro.
He was at one time a volunteer fireman for Penn Hills number 1 and Holiday Park. Jim was an active member of the Pittsburgh Rockets Drum and Bugle corps and the Steel City Ambassador Alumni Drum and Bugle corps.
Jim is survived by his loving wife of 63 years Mary Jane Gage; children Earl Gage III, Jeffery (Louise Conway) Gage and Daniel (Krista) Gage; 5 grandchildren Jim (Shana) Gage, Amanda (Art) Johnston, Aliya Gage, Daniel Gage II, Haley Campbell; 6 great grandchildren Alillya, Elyncia & Lucina Gage, Easton, Ensley & Emerson Johnston. Jim is also survived by his sister Barbara Dean and brother Edward (Regina) Gage, plus many other family members and many friends.
The family is planning a celebration of life for close friends and family to occur in Pittsburgh PA. The date is to be determined.
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