James F. "Hooker" Hook, age 64, of East Butler, passed away Monday, October 31, 2016,  at his residence.

Born in Butler on June 10, 1952, he was the son of the late John M. Hook, Sr. and Martha J. Gresock Hook.

Jim was employed for 36 years as a powder core painter at Magnetics.

He was a member of Saint Paul Roman Catholic Church, where he was an usher for 25 years before joining the Saint Paul Choir; the East Butler Volunteer Fire Department, the Butler City Hunting and Fishing Club, the Buffalo Valley Sportsmen's Club, the Sons of the American Legion, and the Legion of Mary.

He is survived by his wife, Stephanie Rasely Hook, whom he married on May 7, 2002; one son, Jamie F. Hook, of Butler; one daughter, Nikki Watz, of Peoria, Arizona; three sisters, Mariellen Olexsak, of Evans City, Judy Grossman and her husband, Marvin, of Prospect, and Martha McClure, of Butler; three granddaughters; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, John M. Hook, Jr.; and one brother-in-law, Tim Olexsak.

Friends will be received in the Martin Funeral Home, Inc., 429 Center Avenue, Butler, on Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 10 a.m. from Saint Paul Roman Catholic Church.

Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Members of Saint Paul Catholic Women and Christian Mothers will meet at the church at 9:35 a.m. on Thursday to recite the rosary.

The family requests memorial donations to Saint Paul Roman Catholic Church, 128 North McKean Street, Butler, PA  16001 or to the East Butler Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 162, East Butler, PA  16029.