Mr. James K. Landis, age 69, passed away on December 2, 2023 as a result of a fatal accident near his home in Sicily, Italy.
James was born December 18, 1953 in Newport News, VA to the late Edgar and Bettie Landis. He was raised by his grandparents, Lonnie and Beryl Landis in Falling Springs area. He was a member of Falling Spring Presbyterian Church growing up where he often played the organ and piano. Mr. Landis was salutatorian of the 1972 class at Alleghany County High School. He then went on to graduate from the University of Notre Dame in 1976 and received a master’s degree in linguistics from Georgetown University in 1978. Mr. Landis spent his sophomore year of college in Austria where he found his love of travel. James worked for IBM in the United States and Rome, Italy, He worked for several other tech companies while living in Italy, Ireland and Belgium. He retired from SWIFT in Manassas Park, VA in 2022 and moved to Sicily.
Mr. Landis is survived by his spouse, Simone Lauricella of Sicily; one brother, Mickey Landis and wife, Sue of Falling Spring; a sister, Terri Plott and husband, Jim of Covington; a niece, Melissa Munsey and husband, Jack; one nephew, Steve Landis and wife, Becky and their children, Brandon, Whitney and Allison Landis.
In addition to his parents and grandparents, Mr. Landis was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Myrtle B. Lowen.
In accordance with his wishes, James has been cremated.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by A. Palermo Sicily Funeral Home.
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