James Jim A. Giller, (1960 - 2022) - ForeverMissed.com Online Memorials

Gentle, Passionate, Kind & Comedic... is only his Beginning

61 years old
Born on December 24, 1960
Passed away on April 27, 2022

In a recent exchange with our brother, James, I wrote "Feel we'll always have a deep connection."

I know he made a deep connection with so many. While you're reading this, you may be experiencing some sadness, which I'm confident is kept company by the laughter & delight we've all enjoyed with our gentle brother, brother-in-law, uncle, nephew, cousin & friend.

As Helen Keller so beautifully wrote: "What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes part of us."

I am so grateful for my Skamur, sharing himself, his time, his palpable passions, enlightened encouragements, expansive conversations, clever comedic creations, learned perceptions, & his Sound Anarchy. He turned me on to musical legends local & far flung; from Billy Hector, to Clarence Gatemouth Brown & Midnight Oil. He afforded me countless opportunities to experience a wide breadth of arts up close. He broadened my mental & spiritual horizons thru BAI, FMU & my new family at PRN.live, where they never screen their callers & value everyone's contributions, just like James

He truly loved connecting people.

His 'more crayons' optimism, when faced with broken crayons, is reflected in his favourite colour: rainbow!

He reached so many lives with his gracious giving. From neighbors in our hometown of Oak Ridge, & in South Orange, Newark, Maplewood, Orange & Nutley; schoolmates in Sparta & at SHU in South Orange; co-workers at SHU Law School, Nabisco, St Barnabas...; Bottomfeeders Ultimate frisbee folk; & fellow volunteers at New Jersey Peace Action ~ he has touched so many.

I envision our grandparents, parents, Aunts, Uncles, Mike & Ronnie, Mikie Goforth,Rafael, Amoryl, & sometimes cuddly and companions ~ Toopee, Neebly Beebly Bop, Susu, ChiChu, GobbyHead & countless others greeting him in the Great Beyond!

I'm intending to honour James each day, as I actively choose the same gentleness, patience, kindness & gratitude he evinced, in my exchanges with our wondrous planet & it's denizens.

May we all reflect on Jim's many gifts to each of us, & carry those feelings & the love, & continue to harmonize with his lovely being

"Death is not extinguishing the light; it is only putting out the lamp because dawn has come." ~ Rabindranath Tagore

"As long as you live ~ keep learning how to live." ~ Seneca

An intimate green burial is private.

Fertig Funeral Home

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April 27, 2023

Thank you for entering my dreams earlier this morning. Looking forward to finding out what was in the unopened gift with the knitted mom musical wrapping Much joy to you my sweet brother

July 6, 2022

I am deeply saddened to find out about Jim's passing. He was truly one of a kind. I always think of Jim, when I pass by his old desk -- I miss our conversations and musings. He left a lasting impression on me, (and many others, it seems!! -- rightfully so!) -- he will be missed, but never, ever forgotten! Rest in peace, my friend.

July 5, 2022

You will be greatly missed but I know you are in a better place

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April 27, 2023

Thank you for entering my dreams earlier this morning. Looking forward to finding out what was in the unopened gift with the knitted mom musical wrapping Much joy to you my sweet brother