THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST

Headquarters: Monongahela, PA

April 2, 2004

Bro Vincent James Lovalvo

The Quorum of Twelve Apostles currently has one vacancy. On March 17, 2004, Brother Vincent James Lovalvo passed on to his reward having lived a life of service to God and to His Church. Brother Jim’s wife, Mary, preceded him in passing just over two weeks earlier. He is survived by his son, Leonard J. Lovalvo, his daughter, Priscilla M. Carneval, four grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. After a long life of active, distinguished service, Brother Jim’s last years were difficult as he was limited by the consequences of deteriorating health. Nevertheless, he strived to stay current and continued to offer counsel right up to his last days.

Brother Jim was born in Corleone, Italy on November 5, 1911. He met The Church of Jesus Christ in Detroit, Michigan, and was baptized into the Church at 22 years old. The Lord quickly began to bless Brother Jim with spiritual growth and called him into the ministry in 1935. He was ordained an Evangelist in 1937 and an Apostle in 1941. In addition to ministering and serving as a leader in the Church, Brother Jim’s contributions include authoring several books and numerous pamphlets and articles which have assisted many in developing greater understanding of the scriptures, the Faith, and God’s works among mankind. He was well known for his scriptural knowledge and ability to deliver God’s message. Although he abandoned his early ambition to become a professional vocalist in favor of dedication to spiritual pursuits, Brother Jim’s singing talent accompanied him throughout life, and he was always ready with a hymn.

To many of us who have grown up in the Church, Brother Jim seemed almost a permanent fixture in the Quorum of Apostles. It will take some time to become accustomed to his silence while many of the gifts that God gave him live on in print and in our memories.

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