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SINGER--James A., died Sunday morning, October 21, at home, after bravely fighting a long illness. Jim was 56 years old. Adored husband of Diana, devoted and wonderful father of Hillary and Mac, precious son of Rita Baldinger Singer, beloved brother of Steven, Richard and sisterin-law Stephanie and motherin-law Margery Wiesenthal. Services will be held at 2pm today, October 22nd, at Congregation Emanu-El of Westchester, 2125 Westchester Avenue East, Rye, New York. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 44 Binney Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02215, Attn: Dr. George Demetri.

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Published by New York Times on Oct. 22, 2007.

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Alan Auerbach

October 16, 2023

I think of Jimmy every day. We grew up together in New Jersey more like brothers than cousins. I miss Jimmy very much and wish he were here so we could talk about life, children, and grandchildren. My dear cousin passed away far to early.

Lin and Scott Higgins

October 28, 2007

Dear DiDi, Hillary and Mac,
We are shocked and saddened to learn of Jim's passing. Please accept our deepest condolences.
Jim was an extraordinary man, kind and generous, who always gave of himself. We are grateful to have shared his 5oth birthday with him. It was a special evening that DiDi organied. We will always have very fond memories of Jim.
Love, Lin and Scott Higgins

Jim Cowen

October 24, 2007

Dear DiDi, Hillary and Mac:
We will always remember Jim as the unmatchable gentleman with a gentle voice, sage advise and love of life. A a very special friend who influenced everyone he met. We are so sorry for your loss.

Love, Leslie, Madeline, Alex and Jim

Janny Lee & Arthur Bruhmuller

October 23, 2007

Our heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies for your loss. Jim was a wonderful colleague and great person to be around. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Jill and Bob Smith

October 22, 2007

We are so shocked and saddened to learn of Jim's passing. We send our heartfelt condolences to Rita and Jim's entire family.
Jim was a warm and wonderful guy. Our thoughts are with you at this sad and difficult time.

Jay Cohen

October 22, 2007

Jane and I were so sad to hear of Jim's passing. Our thoughts are with you.

Alan and Marcie Auerbach

October 22, 2007

We are deeply saddened by our adored and beloved cousin's untimely passing and suffering. We regret being unable to be with our family this sad day but please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love,
/s/ Marcie and Alan

Susan McCormick

October 22, 2007

To
Di Di, Hillary and Mac,
Steve had the honor of calling Jim a close friend for almost forty
years. I knew Jim as a wonderful family friend and a bulwark to my
husband in times good and bad.
Jim was funny, kind, smart and, most of all, brave. We are so sorry for your loss.
With love, Susan, Steve, Martha and Thomas

Steven Beckwith

October 22, 2007

Suaan and I were devastated by the loss of Jim, and we convey our deepest sympathies to Dee Dee, Hillary, and Mac. Jim was my beloved friend for 36 years. We will miss him greatly.

Jodi Nass

October 22, 2007

Dear Singer Family:
The Nass family wishes the enitre Singer family our most sincerest condolences.

Warmest Regards,
Jodi and Herb Nass

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