James Richard Dagostino, 66, of Port Saint Lucie, FL and Alpena, MI. passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at the Lawnwood Regional Medical Center in Fort Pierce, FL.

Mr. Dagostino was born May 27, 1945 in Detroit, MI. He had been a part time resident of Port Saint Lucie for 8 years.

He was the owner of US Wire Rope Technology Inc. for 41 years.

James was a member of Legacy Golf & Tennis Club, and the Detroit Athletic Club.

Survivors include his wife of 14 years, Claudia Dagostino; daughter Gloria Vicari of Macomb Township, MI; son James Paul Dagostino of Monroe, MI; and seven grandchildren.

No services are planned at this time.

Arrangements are under the direction of Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory in Vero Beach, FL. Online condolences may be sent at www.coxgiffordseawinds.com.