Obituaries

James Edward Brosco, age 87, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, died on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on October 28, 1938, in Sault Ste. Marie, to Adolph and Evelyn (Porter) Brosco.

Jim grew up in Sault Ste. Marie and graduated from Sault High School. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served aboard the USS Sullivans. After his military service, he spent a number of years working with the Corps of Engineers before relocating his family to New York and beginning a career in the Plant Operations Department at St. Francis Hospital in Port Washington, New York. Always missing “God’s Country”, Jim returned to Sault Ste. Marie in 1985, where he took a position as Chief Engineer at War Memorial Hospital until his retirement In retirement, he enjoyed working around his home, fixing any and all equipment and sitting in his garage with a good cup of coffee while soaking up some Vitamin D.

Jim loved working on older vehicles. He had a passion for anything mechanical and could often
be found tinkering in his garage, focused on rebuilding or fine-tuning a motor.

Jim is survived by his children, Kathleen “Kathy” (Paul) Bisaro of Jupiter, Florida, James “Jim”
(Trish) Brosco of Shoreham, New York and Colleen (Frank) Jackson of Bluffton, South Carolina; grandchildren, Bill (Jessica) Olsen, Eric (Anais) Olsen, Kaitlyn Brosco and Trevor Brosco; great-grandchildren, Sebastian Olsen and Kayden Olsen; and siblings, Eva Brosco and Don Brosco.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Adloph and Evelyn; siblings, Adele Murphy, Bill Brosco, Jack Brosco, Rita Frederick, Regina Brosco and Walt Brosco.

Family has planned for a private service.

Jim’s final resting place will be Oaklawn Chapel Gardens in Bruce Township, Michigan.

Family Life Funeral Homes – Sault Ste. Marie assisted the family with arrangements.

Condolences may be given to the family at www.familylifefh.com.