James Joseph Cole 70, of Rochester MN, was called to his heavenly home Friday, June, 14, 2013 with his family by his side.  After a long struggle, he lost his battle with cancer.  James was born in Plainview, MN April 9, 1943 to Richard and Margaret Cole. In 1961 he graduated from Lourdes High School.  He married Mary Loftus at Holy Redeemer Church August 8, 1964.  James worked at Marigold Foods until he retired on 2003.  For many years he played Santa Clause at Apache mall and also for private parties. He will be dearly missed by his wife, his children, Bill (Julie) Cole, Melissa (James) Rodrick Wayne Cole, Kim Cole, and Kevin (Blanca) Cole.  James  dearly loved  and was loved by his eight grandchildren; Nina Rodrick, Erica Rodrick, Nicole Rodrick, Josh Rodrick, Chad Cole , Brandon Cole, Cassandra Grabarkiewicz, Cassondra Farris-Jimenez.  James has three brothers, Richard Cole, Bob Cole, and John Cole, and five sisters, Rosie Imm, Clara Marcum, Margaret Helen Cole, Linda Cole, and Pat Cole, and many nieces and nephews.  Jim is preceded in death by his parents and older brother (Ray).