Jim Arbaczewski has passed away at 65

Jim was just 65 and passed on January 21 after a courageous battle with a lengthy illness. He was raised in the Polish American tradition at St. Casimir Catholic Church. He graduated from St. Joseph High School and attended John Carroll University.

 

Jim was an integral part of the Ferrante Winery for 25 years.

 

He was inducted into the Ohio Wine Industry Hall of Fame, served on the boards of the Ohio Wine Producers Association [as president for 8 years], on the Ohio Grape Industries Committee, the Lake County Visitors Bureau as well as other civic and industry associations.

 

He and Carmel were married 38 years. Please keep her and his entire family in your prayers.