James Hanigosky

AUSTINTOWN - James "Big Jim" Hanigosky, 67, departed this world on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, at home after a courageous bout with cancer. Every step of the journey was taken with stoicism and a never-ending love and appreciation for life, nature, family, friends, and faith.

Jim was born on Oct. 6, 1958, to Anthony and Margaret (Oleksa) Hanigosky. He was a lifelong member of St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church in Youngstown, where he was very active and giving of his time in the maintenance of church properties. Whether at church or with friends and family, Jim was known to put others' needs first, selflessly offering his support or efforts in any way he could.

Jim worked for over 30 years at Northside Hospital in Youngstown in various capacities, where he was well-respected by his coworkers.

Jim was a dependable father, brother, uncle, and friend, with a characteristic sense of humor and wit that brought laughter wherever he went. He approached life with creativity, ingenuity, and humility, particularly in his love of woodworking and furniture restoration. He was passionate about sports, from rooting for his favorite Ohio State Buckeyes and Cleveland professional teams to playing and instilling a love of baseball in young people. In his youth, Jim excelled in baseball and basketball, and in his adulthood, he enjoyed playing and coaching baseball and softball leagues with friends.

To cherish his memory forever, Jim leaves his brother, John Hanigosky, and sister-in-law, Becky Hanigosky; his sister, Susan Hanigosky-Teter, and brother-in-law, Rick Teter; his daughter, Taylor Hanigosky; his “brother from another mother,” Willie Rosa, and his wife, Delia Rosa; his niece, Christine Kitchens; his nephew, John Hanigosky Jr.; and great-niece and nephews, Katie, James and Joshua; along with countless cousins, relatives and friends.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents.

Family and friends may gather to pay respects from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, at St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church, 356 S. Belle Vista Ave., Youngstown, where a Funeral Liturgy will take place at 11 a.m.

Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Parish Cemetery in Youngstown.

In lieu of flowers, Jim’s family suggests memorial contributions be made to St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Kinnick Funeral Home in Girard.