James David Breitling

James David Breitling, 57, of St. Petersburg, Fla., born June 4, 1958 in Lincoln, Neb., passed away Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016 at St. Anthony’s Hospital, St. Petersburg, Fla.

Jim attended school and lived with his parents, sisters and brothers in Mascoutah, Ill., until he enlisted in the U. S. Air Force in 1976. Following basic training he was assigned to Shepard Air Force Base, Texas, where he trained in HVAC and airport lighting systems. He was then assigned to Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., until he was honorably discharged in August 1980.

He was a business owner for several years, owning an HVAC business, Mr. Cool USA, in New Smyrna Beach, Fla. and Fort Lauderdale, Fla. areas. He had recently moved to St. Petersburg where he continued to work in HVAC until his death.

Jim loved the ocean and was a surfer in his younger years. He loved to rehab homes, work on old cars and loved his ’58 Cadillac. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Walter and Ida Breitling and Donald and Laura Miller; his uncle Walter, Jr. and aunt Violet Breitling; and his cousin, Nathan Breitling.

Surviving are his parents, Patrick and Marilyn Breitling; sisters, Gale Stipes, Jean Bergin, Vicki Breitling, Lisa Campbell; brothers, Randy and Robert Breitling; uncle, Donald Miller; cousin, Laura Easley; and many friends.

In lieu of all other gifts memorials in memory of Jim may be given to the Mascoutah Food Pantry, 20 West Main St., Mascoutah, IL 62258. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting mollfuneralhome.com .

Visitation: the family will receive friends from 1 to 3 PM Saturday April 30, 2016 at the Moll Funeral Home in Mascoutah, IL.

Funeral: a private graveside service will follow in Mascoutah City Cemetery, Mascoutah, IL.