James D. Filey, Jr. was known to family and close friends as “Danny”. He passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026.
He is survived by his children, Kenneth Filey ( Queenie), Alfonzo Fair ( Tina), Jerome Filey, and Danielle Filey. He is preceded in death by his wife Marilyn Filey and his son Linnard Filey.
Public Viewing will be held Friday March 6, 2026 5PM-7PM at Gaines Funeral Home 5386 Lee Road Maple Heights, OH 44137 where a Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday March 7, 2026, Wake 10:00AM Funeral 10:30AM. Interment: Hillcrest Memorial Park (Bedford Heights, OH).
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