James E. Cairelli Obituary
James E. Cairelli of Sandusky, Ohio passed away on July 29, 2026. James, born on July 4, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Eremeldo Cairelli and Josephine Zullo Cairelli; and his sister Angela Strazzante (Cairelli). He is survived by: his wife Sandra Elfers Cairelli; his children, Jim, Mary (Mike Henning), Julie (Joe Snyder), Sue (Gary Eigen) and Mike; his grandchildren, Kaila Wrona (Chester), Dylan Cairelli (April), Erica Henning, Casey Snyder, Alyssa and Lily Eigen; and his great grandchildren, Audrey, Will Wrona, Xylys, Onyx and Maximus Cairelli. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church , 510 Columbus Ave, Sandusky, OH 44870; Stein Hospice Services, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, OH 44870; or Victory Kitchen, P.O. Box 2593, Sandusky, OH 44870. The family has chosen to send donations to Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic ChurchDonate Now (https://sanduskycatholic.org) Donate to Charity The family has chosen to send donations to Stein Hospice ServicesDonate Now (https://of.deluxe.com).
