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Mike Scheer posted a condolence

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

I openned the UVA Alumni magazine and read of Jims passing. I am tremendoulsly saddened. Jim and I were best friends in college. I was the Best Man at his wedding and he was Best Man at my wedding. We lost touch over the years but he memmories will always be there. Having him as a friend was a privelige......... Love you JIm............. will see you again...........

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EILEEN ANDERSON posted a condolence

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

I do believe I was Jim's first employee when he started his own business in 1980 in Stamford. I was a 21 year old engineering student at Norwalk State Technical college and he had come there in search of a draftsman. I was without experience but he gave me a chance and hired me. The office was a small two room set up in the Gurley Building. He would often say "you fly and I'll buy" and I would hike down to the street and get us coffee at a diner. I was on an errand to the post office for him when John Lennon was shot in NYC. When I got back to the office he was visibly shaken and shared that news with me. Funny what you remember. I continued my engineering education during my time there and he often helped me with homework. I remember him as a patient, kind man who really loved to teach about his chosen field. I can't quite remember if his first child had already been born or if she arrived while I was there, but I do remember how proud he was to be a dad! He keep a photo of her on his desk. At Christmas time I gave him a framed poem that I felt expressed his passion for his daughter and he took me to lunch at a very fancy restaurant in Greenwich. He kept the poem on his desk along side her photo. I worked for him for about 1 1/2 years. Business was slow at the time and he couldn't afford to keep me. We didn't really keep in touch but I ran into him at a wedding in 1984 and he came to Norwalk to advise me on a house I had bought around 1985 or so. He refused my offer to pay him for his expertise! I married in 1988 and moved to the midwest but still have lots of family in Norwalk. My brother called me when he saw the obituary. It made me really sad that I hadn't stayed in touch. He truly was a great guy! Life can be short and we never know how much time we have. I am very sorry for the hole this must leave in the life of those who cared about Jim. I count myself among you.

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Bob Paullus posted a condolence

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. He always had a smile and such a gentle way with everyone. He contributed much to the engineering profession, and I always looked forward to seeing him at NCSEA conferences and other events. He will truly be missed! Please accept my heartfelt condolences and prayers for your family. I am sorry that I will not be able to travel to attend the funeral, but my thoughts will certainly be with you. Bob Paullus

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marlene warsawski posted a condolence

Monday, August 13, 2012

Nick - i am terriby sorry to hear of the loss of your father. may the memories you cherish help you through this time of mourning. Fondly, Marlene(co-worker)

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Linda Delahay posted a condolence

Sunday, August 12, 2012

I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. He was a lovely person, and he was very supportive of me and my family when my Jim passed away in 2005. I know he will be missed by everyone, especially those in the engineering community. Sincerely, Linda Delahay

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Anne Takseraas posted a condolence

Saturday, August 11, 2012

I have worked with Jim for a few years and I got to know the passionate and talented engineer and his family. I learned so much from him. He was a truly good friend, we would always stop to talk in the ailes of Stop & Shop or anywhere we happen to see each other. The Takseraas family sends her love to the Rongoe family.

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