James A. McIntosh, (1945 - 2013) - ForeverMissed.com Online Memorials

Let the memory of James be with us forever

67 years old
Born on September 1, 1945
Passed away on June 29, 2013

This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, James McIntosh, 67 years old, born on September 1, 1945, and passed away on June 29, 2013. We will remember him forever.

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March 22

Aunt-in-law, Lorell C. Guydon
Jim,
I didn't see you much - a couple of times in Cape May and at your wedding reception. However, I remember your 'killer smile', your dignity, and your charming manner. Paramount to these attributes is the respect and support you gave to your wife, Carolyn, who is my beloved niece. She is smart, sensitive, creative and inquisitive. And, you have "had her back", been a one-man support system, and have encouraged her in the use of these natural gifts. She has been especially thrilled by your interest and support in her belief and practice of Asian philosophies.
So, among the many accolades you have received, I offer the ones above each of which made my niece happy and secure.

Rest In Peace.
Aunt Lo

November 2, 2023

Happy All Souls Day Jim. I remember you with such gratitude at having met you through my Dad. I am sure you both are looking down today with love, guidance and pride. Thank you for watching over me and my new family. Big heavenly hugs!

September 2, 2023

2023 SEP 01
September "mourns" Jim, the summer we first met you turned 8, I was 9, ..... that was 70 long years ago. Happy Birthday! I pray you and Lauran have met in Heavan to celebrate the day. XOU, Bill

September 1, 2023

Happy Heavenly Birthday, Babe!
   Today is your 78th celestial birthday. Words cannot express how much I miss you. I can only imagine the good Lord called you home to work for Him. He knew you would be one of His most faithful servants. So, I try hard not to obsess over you, I want you to be free to toil for God. Although you are always on my mind, sometimes I purposely put you in the back of my mind to focus on the task at hand. It's simply uncanny, those are the times when someone calls or approaches me and shares thoughts of you. I attended a neighbor's surprise birthday party recently. A neighbor I wasn't acquainted with, introduced herself and described her memories of you. I don't know what to make of these encounters but I'm taking it in stride. It always renders me speechless and then I have to fight back the tears.
   Idalia, came barreling through a few days ago. Thank God, she passed by Sarasota but sadly she did significant damage to other parts of Florida. Babe, I had no fear because I'm still well equipped with the emergency hurricane equipment you prepared for us long ago. Lord knows I love you and I have not attracted anyone who could possibly fill your shoes. I'm content, if in this life, you were my one and only love.
My Deep and Unabiding Love,
Your Wifey

September 1, 2023

James AllenMcIntosh, we wish you a Happy Heavenly Birthday!
We miss you greatly. We talk about you all the time and always keep warm thoughts in our hearts for you.
Love always,
Cal Smith

June 30, 2023

Jim, words cannot describe the void you have left in our lives. You did such a good job watching over our family. Whenever and whatever we needed. But most of all, I miss your stories and your laughter. So please, if you are able, watch over Lauran once again. You were very special to her too.

June 29, 2023

My Dearest,
   I woke up early this morning and lit candles and placed them in front of your portrait. I want your spirit with me forever. Although this marks your tenth memorial, I'm not feeling sad today. My heart was heavy for awhile but after talking to you, suddenly I had a change of heart. Within the past ten years, I can definitely say I experienced the five stages of grief. The last stage is Acceptance and somehow I recently managed to triumph over that phase too. I still have my moments which I endured not too long ago.
   Along with my sister, we traveled to Cape May to attend Virginia's memorial service. It was my first time returning in seventeen years. We spent a whole day retracing the beaches, restaurants and shops you and I once loved. The salt air, the chilly breezes, the ambiance of the seashore was refreshing. We met and began our romance in Cape May and I was anxious to feel those emotions again. I felt deep joy because Cape May has kept its authenticity. It is still quaint and non-commercialized.
   As we toured mom and dad's old neighborhood, visited old friends and acquaintances, it felt like an old comfy blanket wrapped around me. The feeling empowered me until I walked into Congress Hall for a late lunch. Steph and I had a delicious meal at the Blue Pig and then we took on the hotel gift shops. We waltzed around in a couple men's shops but there was one that grabbed my heart. I saw shirts and hats that looked like your style, even the cologne that permeated the air smelled like your essences. As if that didn't choke me up, the tears that soaked my eyes lead me outside to breathe in some fresh air. I wandered through the double doors onto Congress Hall's huge veranda. Seeing the veranda brought back visions of you and I having breakfast. Breakfast being your favorite meal, I witnessed you devour hot waffles while you read the New York Times. As you stuffed your face and drank glasses of milk, for a moment I thought you forgot I was there too. Being the master sleuth, your vigilance was acute, without lifting your eyes from the newspaper, you quickly pacified me by passing on the New York Times Magazine. Often we were the only couple, ordering breakfast on that extraordinary portico. I loved every bit of that brief time period and my love grew deeper from that moment on. Thank you for all the wonderful memories, Babe.

I Will Love You Forever,
Carolyn

June 29, 2023

Jim, you will always be missed and remembered. If you haven't found her yet, I believe, Lauran, you "Pretty Little Flower" is looking for her Uncle Mac. Bill

January 1, 2023

My Dearest Jim,
Yet another year without you. It's a new year, 2023, and memories of you are strong, deep-seated, endearing and yearning. I've added a photo of you to the gallery. A photo I took long ago and one I cherish the most. It's a portrait close to my bedside, one I talk to, in your most familiar posture, in angelic white, beaming with celestial tenderness. Your expression depicts your inquisitive nature, your calm demeanor and seeking eyes.
I will always love you!
.

September 1, 2022

Happy Heavenly Birthday, My Beloved!
I am delighted to celebrate your birthday by adding a photo of you and Chris. The photo was taken in West Cape May, NJ. You guys have the same expression and stance. I'll never forget, finding Chris sleeping on the floor beside your bed, just days before you transitioned. I truly believe you were waiting to say goodbye to him.
Chris and I have great and broad phone conversations. He has introduced me to a Hemi Sync Guided Meditation. I LOVE IT! It involves using your third eye. Chris is quite informed on current events. He is definitely your son with his abstract thinking and communications skills. I so enjoy talking to him and I hope we will get a chance to visit in the future. I love it when he calls me "Ma". Babe, you brought into my life, my one and only child, Christopher.
Perpetual, Immense and Everlasting Love,
Carolyn

September 1, 2022

Jim, dearest friend, Happy Birthday, I know it would have been, the memories linger on! Bill

July 5, 2022

Looks like I will see you and Daddy soon Jim. Thanks for watching over me.

July 1, 2022

Jim, Time, it moves on but can turn on a dime as the saying goes. Nine years and I still can hear you voice when we talk or as I often think of the times we had. Most amazing is that Memorial Day would have marked the 60th year of our friendship. Rest easy!

June 29, 2022

Love of My Life!
   It remains incredibly hard to believe you have been gone for nine years. I will forever love and miss you. Knowing this day of your memorial was imminent, a Maya Angelou quote caught my eye and I could only think of you.
"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
   I remembered we had been dating a little over a year, when I ask you to escort me to a wedding. I wasn't sure you would accept the request, after all most guys would bolt at the thought. I prepared myself for a "no" response because I intended to go with or without an escort. It was my dear friend's daughter (a decades long friendship) who was getting married. I thought how great it would be, if I attended the wedding on the arm of a tall, handsome, distinguished gentlemen. However, my track record for getting an escort to a wedding, hindered my glee.
   To my surprise you accepted the invitation. I kept my fingers crossed until the day of the event. On that day, I was dressed and anxious when you called to say you were running late. Ten to fifteen minutes went by and I started to feel a deep ache in the bottom of my stomach. I was pacing the floor when suddenly, I heard your car in the driveway. I ran to the window to see if it was really you. Your car door flew open with urgency and I watched as you emerged hurried and rushed. And that's when the sight of you took my breath away! There was no doubt in my mind, you were anxious to get to me. By the way, we had a wonderful time at the wedding, you were the perfect companion.
Love forever and ever.........
Your wife, Carolyn

March 20, 2022

Hi, Cousin Jimmy,

I think of you often, especially since two of my favorite professors are colleagues of yours from your career in the FBI. Professor Tom Dowd and Professor Pam Stratton share fond memories and great stories about your time together. Good stuff. They knew you well and express your closeness during that time. I am applying to the law school at Villanova and it has made me think about you more than ever.

I love you and wish you peace & blessings in your eternal rest. You look like your Aunt Gladys, my fabulous grandmother...

Yours in Christ, your cousin, Marcia Louise Blackwell....

January 7, 2022

Another New Year without you Jim. I know that you and Daddy are watching over me and have blessed me with love and happiness. Wish you both were here with me. Instead you get to rest in peace above the fray of this troubled world. Until we meet again...

December 25, 2021

My Endless Love,
It's Christmas again and I'm missing you. In the meantime, I promised a cousin I would look for an old photo she wanted to see. I didn't find the desired photo but I became transfixed by the many handsome photos of you. I started my search on Christmas Eve and continued this morning. While I exploded, a strange thing happened. An overhead light fixture started to flicker and as I continued to sort through the photos, unconsciously I said out loud, "is that you, Babe?" Almost simultaneously, I pulled out a card tucked in between the photos.
The glossy photo on the front, has a nighttime picture of a city street lined with restaurants and shops. The street scene is devoid of any humans or traffic. It has an emerald green hue, a hazy sky, illuminated with falling snow. Inside you wrote, "Hey Babe, It's been cold and raining plus snowy up here. Anyway, I'll see you on Christmas. I love you, Jim". You always dated your cards but this one has no date. It's a photo of Harvard Square at Midnight in the Snow. Somehow the message from you, corresponds with the many different images of you, that enthralled me this Christmas. It feels good to know your spirit is always with me.
My Eternal Love!

September 3, 2021

When I think of you, I always smile. You were always laughing. And when you came into a room, no matter how many times I had seen you, I was always surprised at how tall you were. I remember that you were given the FBI's top award for a gun battle with a most wanted criminal. You said you hid behind a gum ball machine. When I asked 'why?" you said it was the only thing around. Whenever I see a gumball machine, I always think of you. Love, Nancy

September 1, 2021

Happy Heavenly Birthday My Beloved,
Since you've been gone, the one thing I miss most was how safe you made me feel. Every moment we were together, I felt incredibly safe and sound because, I knew I was in the care of a reliable man.
Yesterday, I spent our fifteenth wedding anniversary thinking of you and our life of many happy memories.
Love Always and Forever,
Carolyn

August 31, 2021

Jimmy, Happy Birthday, you'll always been remembered, because I remember when! Billy

August 27, 2021

You know how often I honor your memory Jim and your friendship with my Dad. Keep watching over us all an continue to rest in peace & love.

June 29, 2021

When will I stop missing you, longing for you, wishing for you? In the past eight years, I've experienced heavy moments of yearning and then there are days of light pining. When my thirst for you wanes, subtly your spirit makes its presence known. This past Valentine's Day, I reminisced on the exquisite red roses you would have delivered to my home or on my job. I felt emotions of gratefulness for having had someone like you in my life. And I also thought I would probably never experience this kind of expression of love again. Abruptly, a friend called the same day and ask what color flowers did I like. It was odd and I didn't give it much thought, I casually replied, "I like all the colors of flowers." It was a few days later when she gave me a small container with a picture label of a red rose bush on it. I methodically purchased a clay pot and a bag of soil and potted the rose bush up. I thought it probably would not make it but I'll water it and watch. Within a few weeks I saw three red buds. It was unexpected and stunning, I could not believe how quick and easy it grew. When I cut my first blossom and smelled its fragrance, I knew the rose bush came from you. In the months that have gone by, I keep a red rose in my bud vase and marvel over the roses blooming outside my front door. The challenge is to cultivate this pot of red roses to resemble the exquisite hybrid roses you always gave to me. Some how through a friend, you gave me back my red roses, roses for everyday.
I DEEPLY LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART AND SOUL.......Carolyn

June 29, 2021

Hi there Jim, a heat wave going on here. Yesterday I took your advise, found a tall old tree, and sat in it's shade. A nice breeze, even in the heat of the day. A hawk landed a few yards away, I knew it was you. Thanks.

December 26, 2020

Dearest Jim,
This Christmas was my eighth Christmas without you but, memories of you comforted me throughout the day. Vivid recollections of our first Christmas together, at my parents house, continued to pop up in my mind. The seashore house was a two hour ride and I learned quickly that you weren't a chatty driver. It was a bit awkward, it seemed I was doing all the talking. Your focus then and always was, totally on driving. Music was all you wanted to hear. The two hour trip may have been awkward but finally off the expressway, getting closer to reaching our destination, at a stop light you leaned over and gave me a kiss that made my knees weak. My parents could not resist your classy charm, warmth and wit. Christmas was my mom's favorite holiday and her culinary skills were legendary. I'm not afraid to admit, it was my mom's cooking that probably enhanced our relationship. At some time, mom being mom, noticed your sweater pocket was ripped. The look on your face was priceless, when you discovered mom used her seamstress savvy to restore your pocket. Christmas Eve we walked on the beach and endured the bitter cold weather. I, on the other hand felt no pain, cold or discomfort.......I was in love. Your Christmas gift of cloisonné seashell shaped earrings absolutely captured my heart. God blessed me with you in my life.
Endless forever love,
Carolyn

September 1, 2020

Happy Heavenly Birthday! Babe,
If you were here we would be celebrating your milestone birthday, with all the pageantry and luxuriance I could conceivably create. Know that I will always want, need and love you forever.
Your Devoted Wife,
Carolyn

September 1, 2020

Jim, I think of you more on this your special day. But then you know that.
As always, Bill

September 1, 2020

Happy Heavenly birthday Jim! I know you are celebrating it with all still here who are honoring you today. Continue to watch over us. Peacefully, Valerie

June 29, 2020

My Beloved, Jim
It's a cloudy day symbolic of the sadness I feel. I miss you everyday in every way. Actually, I'm glad you're not experiencing the turmoil and mayhem that has gripped this nation in the past six months. God spared you or called you home to watch over your loved one left here on earth. This Coronavirus, racial unrest and flawed leadership are almost unbearable. Each day brings news that takes your breath away. Thank God I'm safe, of sound mind and here with your unwavering spirit that guides and leads me. Having spent much of the past six months sheltering in place, I found myself rearranging your favorite room in the house...your office. I must admit, I rarely entered this room. I felt like I was invading your space. It's seven years later and I've moved my stuff on the other side (your side) of our partners desk. I don't know what took me so long. This room is a tribute to you. There are photos of you from infancy, childhood, as an athlete, education all the way through to your bureau career. This room tells the story of your life. Oh my, how could I not mention the BOOKS. I could create a lending library. Everything is well preserved including your ashes. Nevertheless, I'm behind the big desk now and it feels good. This desk is mine but the room is an embodiment of who you were mind, body and spirit. I took shelter in this room during the pandemic and felt closer to you than ever. My sanctuary with my beloved.
I Will Love You Forever........Carolyn

June 29, 2020

Jim, of all the trips you had made home, today marks the longest. Even though your in my thoughts, your missed. But most of all, I still remember.

"A faithful friend is a strong defense." Louisa Mary Alcott

May 20, 2020

Jim, this Memorial Day marks the 58th anniversary of our friendship. I often think about our London days, in our Jeff caps, carrying our umbrellas, smoking our pipes as we walked in the rain. These were the times I remember, the times I recall.

"A faithful friend is a strong defense." Louisa Mary Alcott

March 2, 2020

Thinking of you so much these days Jim. Thank you for the
God given gifts you shared with us all and for continuing to watch over us from above.

January 2, 2020

My Beloved,
Each Christmas without you is most difficult. In reality, it would lift my spirits if I focussed more on the romance you brought to our first Christmas together. I always celebrated the holidays at my parents house so, I didn't need a Christmas tree. Within days of the holiday, you questioned why I didn't have a tree. Seemingly, I thought my explanation was reasonable but your next visit was accompanied with a beautiful pine tree. I was thrilled and I realized you weren't just a handsome face but there was a depth of character that surprised and charmed me. For awhile every Christmas following, you continued to bring and set up our Christmas tree. Then the many aspects of your character evolved and we started going to a real Christmas Tree Farm. There along with Bob and Mickey, we would look for the perfect tree. It was like heaven walking through fields of pine trees, the scent of pine in my nose and then we found our favorite, a Blue Spruce. Back to reality...this Christmas, Bob and Mickey sent photos of you. Photos I didn't know existed, one of which was a photo of us at the Christmas Tree Farm. Although, seeing that photo brought tears to my eyes, some how it brought you to me to celebrate this Christmas.
I will always love you!

September 1, 2019

Dearest Jim,
Today would have been your 74th birthday, the day after our wedding anniversary. I accept the fact that God had other plans for you and me. God now has a loyal, faithful servant and I have a spiritual guide and a heavenly angel. I'm warmly and deeply appreciative of the years I shared with you. Our love affair was intense, rich, colorful and endearing. I certainly benefitted greatly from the love we shared. Happy Birthday Babe! Much Love, Carolyn

June 29, 2019

Warmest greetings to you on your heavenly anniversary date Jim. We all continue to miss you so much but also know that we must take comfort in knowing that you are resting in divine peace and that your joyous spirit watches over us. I am grateful and hold keep my head up high toward your spirit.

June 29, 2019

My One and Only MacDaddy,
  Daily, I live with constant reminders of you. I find solace, as your former investigative vocation is televised throughout the day, in scheduled programming, entertainment and the news media. The prominence of your elite society continues to reign. Unfortunately, the disease that took you away, is repetitively viewed as well. Vying for cancer patients, with highly competitive commercials, a bombardment of research news and a plethora
of medical facilities. I believe it's a rude reminder of those, like me, who witnessed helplessly as the disease ravished and deteriorated the bodies of our loved ones.
   Babe, it's been exactly six years ago today....since your ascension. I feel blessed to continue to live in the environment we shared. I will never ever forget you....I can't. What I'm trying hard to do, is to control the flashbacks of your last days here on earth. Although we had twenty three years together, flashbacks of your last few weeks haunts me. I witnessed you suffer and die. My heart ached every time I observed you grimace in pain. I prayed on it because you didn't deserve to suffer. With God's help, I've been able to control the flashbacks. God replaced those flashbacks by showing me images of your hands.
   I have distinct memories of your hands. The touch of your hands felt strong, firm, soft and overwhelming. In appearance your hands were even toned and proportionate in girth with the length of your fingers. The shape of your nails were sort of flat, circular, actually strangely enough, similar to my Dad's nails. Your nails were always clean, perfectly manicured and always buffed to a natural luster. I remember when you first reached for my hand, as we crossed the street, your grasp tighten as you guided me into the entrance to a movie theatre. I can still feel that hand on my shoulder, gently maneuvering me into the right direction. The grip of your hand was like a sanctuary of warmth, that evoked a sense of security and peace of mind. We held hands often and after an extended bond, my fingers intertwined with yours, my fingers sometimes felt a little stretched. So, I started to hold on to your thumb instead and your enormous hand instinctively enclosed my entire fist. And every time your hand enveloped mine, I fell deeper in love with you.
Your Lovingly Mate,
Carolyn

May 29, 2019

I am feeling your strong and pleasant spirit these days Jim and wanted you to know how much I thank you.

September 6, 2018

HAPPY HEAVENLY BELATED BIRTHDAY JIM! Remembering you today and always, Valerie Barrow

September 5, 2018

Hey Jim, Happy Birthday olde friend of mine! We certainly shared a lot of birthdays together - 60 give or take a few. But your 10th was a good one. Your Pop took us to Connie Mack Stadium to see the Philadelphia Phillies play to celebrate the occasion. There were other times and other places, but we never forgot each other's special day.

September 1, 2018

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! BABE,
Since you've been gone, I've changed a few things here in our home. Still, there are some things that I wouldn't move, alter or exchange. Often, a visitor will admire the beautiful beveled cut, floor to ceiling mirrored wall in the dining room. Much to my delight, I get to tell the story of how on my birthday, returning from a trip, you totally surprised me with a mirrored wall, my gift from you. I'll always love you.............

July 3, 2018

Dear Jim: It is such an honor to slow down and focus on you and your memory. The pictures and joy you exuded from them speak to those of us who knew and were blessed by your uplifting spirit. You brought that same joy to my Mom and I when you and Carolyn met up with us in Philadelphia for the Art Show, to my Dad in his time of need and again when I was in Florida for a conference and you and Carolyn took me to dinner on the Beach. These are just some of my fond memories and I thank you for all of them. Continue to rest in peace and look over all of us who miss you so, Valerie

July 1, 2018

I can remember the first time I met Jimmy. We had just moved to Welsh Road during the summer and I would go into grade 1b at Joseph Brown School in a couple of months. My Mother wanted to instill responsibility into her children. So if I wanted anything special I, even at that young age, had to earn money. I proceeded to collect old newspapers. At the bottom of the hill (maybe 6 blocks away) was a junkyard that would pay for papers. So I loaded my red flyer wagon with papers exceeding my height. Since, at that point, I was too young to be a Boy Scout my knots had much to be desired. I made it a block and a half. In front of the McIntosh house the knots gave out and papers were all over the sidewalk. Out walked this boy who volunteered to help. We got the papers down to the junkyard and shared some candy at the local store. He was also going into grade 1b in the fall. From that point forward we spent most of our days together playing then in school. It never stopped all through out high school. Neighborhood baseball, cub scouts, boy scouts and the relationship just continued. I have to say, though at the time in the 50’s I did not understand, some people had issues with Jimmy and I being tent mates. The reality was neither of us had even given it a thought. Years later when Jimmy and I were re-acquainted in Florida I confessed that he was a primary reason that I could not see a difference in the races. I was proud to say he was my friend and glad I could see him once before his end.

June 29, 2018

My Beloved, Jim
   I lit a candle at seven this morning and placed it in front of my favorite photo of you. I opened the window shutters, which you often did, to allow the sunlight to illuminate the room. Last night, I prepared my homage to you by gazing through countless photo albums of our happy faces. On this day of your ascension, I had hoped to sit in the light and meditate on the happiness you brought to my life. I contemplated sitting in silence and reminiscing on some of your sage advice. In a meditative state, I could hear the inflections in your voice. I thought visualizing photos of our cheerful faces and recalling your sage advice would hinder the flow of my tears. To no avail! My tears saturated my face and flooded my mind. Although it's been five years, I'm still just not over you.
   I managed to regain my composure by following a ritual of yours, by observing the beauty of our neighborhood through the shutters. It prompted peace and generated some energy. A calming thought, GOD called you home to continue your sleuthing from heaven. HE knew the turmoil that was coming and HE needed you to help protect us and work toward a solution to this mayhem and debacle. HE could not have selected a better disciple.
   So, now the clouds have rolled in and it's raining. We needed rain and it seems appropriate for this day of mourning. Somehow I feel energized. I'm going out and let the clouds cry for me.
I Will Always Love You!!!!!

June 29, 2018

Dear Jim
On this day, the anniversary of your passing, I find myself reminiscing about our friendshp. You were my neighbor and became my friend forever. Years passed where we lost contact, but then found each other again, thankfully! Immediately our in depth conversations began.
You had a way of being so positive and comforting. I miss you so much. A truly wonderful and kind man to everyone who knew you! Rest in peace my friend. I will keep you in my heart

September 7, 2017

Dearest Jim,
This message is a bit tardy since your birthday was on the first. I did clear my calendar and spent your birthday reminiscing on all the good times we shared. I remain unable to look at the photos of our happier days, it's just too emotional for me.
I'm terrified but my faith is strong, Irma is coming with a vengeance. I just got an email from Robbie. I'm swamped with phone calls and emails from friends and family. I'm grateful there are so many who care enough to reach out. Yesterday Bruce called with a list of emergency equipment I should have. He mentioned a lantern and I immediately got up and went out to the garage and found a brand new lantern you bought a few years ago. I opened the lantern to see how many batteries it needed and of course it was fully equipped and ready to go. Thanks honey for your efficiency and forward thinking mind.
I will always love you...........Carolyn

September 4, 2017

Dear Jim: Your special spirit of kindness and joy will always be with me. We all miss you so much here but know that you are at eternal peace and watch over us. Thanks & Love, Valerie

September 2, 2017

Jimmy,

During our last conversation you comforted me and assured me I had nothing to worry about with regards to you. I realized after you left to go home that you were at peace and God was by your side. I will see you soon. Thanks for all you did for me.

God bless you Carole

July 5, 2017

Dearest Jim: I am so grateful for the memories of you and the special spirit of joy and love you shared so generously. I of course wish you were still here with us but I am comforted by the faith that you are at peace and will be forever in our hearts and minds.

July 2, 2017

My Beloved,
I spent June 29, memorializing you. I woke up at 7 AM, lit a candle and placed it in front of your photo. The photo was one of my favorites, you dressed in white. In my mind, I visualized the moments before you left me on your way to heaven. I was by your bedside until about 7:20. I left you for a few minutes and when I returned, you were gone. I felt your spirit around me while a white candle floated in a vase of water. I ask your spirit what time you departed and the candle flickered at 7:23. I could not believe my eyes and I watched the candle intensely for the next two hours to see if anything other than your spirit could have caused the candle to flicker. Much to my delight, the candle continued to burn bright until after midnight. My heart will abide and glow in love
with you forever. Passionately, your wife Carolyn

July 1, 2017

I think of you often dear friend. You left us way too soon. I am thankful for the conversations we shared . Your words will always be with me along with our childhood memories.

September 9, 2016

Jimmy you are thought of often and missed dearly.

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The frist day I met Jimmy

October 19, 2013

Today at the Memorial Service many spoke of Jimmy as an adult but let me say he had character as a young man. When i was going into 1b we moved on Welsh Road. My Mother wanted to teach me to be self suffieicent. So even at my young age I collected newspapers. My red wagon was loaded with two piles of newspapers tied down and i started to go the three blocks to the junk yard. A block down the street my papers fell off the wagon. It just happened to be in front of Jimmy's house. He came out and volunteered to help. We got them reloaded and down to the junk yard and split the profits. It turned out that we were in the same class and played every day after school. We became the best of friends thereafter. Both joined the Cub Scouts and then the Boy Scouts. As tent mates I did not understand why some adults did not approve, but that was the 1950's as I was white and he was the only black in our troop. He gave me the the gift that race did not matter among friends. Jimmy was my closest friend growing up and tonight was the first time I cried in many years. Bob Statkiewicz

My Neighbor, My friend

August 8, 2013

I have been very fortunate to have been re-connected with my old childhood neighbor and old friend a little while back. I had searched for him throughout the years but could not find him. When I saw in the paper that his Dad had turned 100 and they were celebrating him, I knew I would actually be able to contact him. The staff at the nursing home was wonderful and forwarded a letter to Jimmy. From then on after a long, catch up first phone call, we remained in touch. I was saddened to know that he was struggling with cancer though, and tried to send cards and e mails to be in touch. Many times he was to weak to answer or speak on the phone, but I knew he appreciated the messages.

We were next door neighbors all my life til I married in 1972. We went to the same schools. Even though he was a bit older we always managed to have insight conversations over our fence. Jim could give thee best advice. What a lovely family..all of our family loved the Mc Intoshes.

He led an incredible life and was dear to many people from all over. I feel blessed to have had him in my life and glad that we spoke of our undying friendship in our phone calls and e mails. I will always remember him fondly and know he is in heaven with his Mom, Dad, brother and his daughter. Rest in peace dear friend! Wishing his lovely wife Carolyn, the strength to continue her life and move forward.
Vicki O'Connell

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