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for James Bach
Deb Larkham
October 27, 2008
To Jims Family and Friends,
I had the great pleasure of working with Jim at The Holmes Group for two short years. I loved his stories and jokes, he always made me laugh.
It's clear by reading this guest book Jim has many friends and a family who loves him deeply. What greater gift can we give those around us than our love?
My prayers to his family. May you find peace in your memories and by keeping Jim's spirit in your hearts.
Bob (Py-man) Piro
October 26, 2008
Jim was a friend in every sense of the word; a second father when I needed one, a teacher when I knew nothing or thought I knew everything, a mentor who helped me achieve my goals, an ear when I needed to vent, a comedian when I needed to laugh and a PITA just because he could get away with it.
I miss him and will miss him every day as long as I live.
Linda Scherbarth
October 24, 2008
I had the pleasure of working with Jim at The Holmes Group for 10 years. No one could tell a joke like him. I will never forget when he lost a bet with Babs and had to wear all white to work!! He looked like he was making his First Communion! He was a dear, dear man. We loved him and we will miss him.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Rest peacefully Jim.
Brenda Gatlin
October 24, 2008
I looked forward to Jim's e-mails everyday. Alot of jokes but sometimes thoughtful and serious messags as well. I started missing Jim on Oct 5th, that was the day I recieved the last message from him. For the family and his dear wife I am so sorry for your loss, and such a great loss it is. I never met Jim im person, but I know I will one day. I pray that as you share your memories of him that there will always be more laughter than tears.
Margaret Hamilton
October 24, 2008
I looked foward to getting his "joke" e-mails!! He brought laughter to all and uplifted our day. He will be greatly missed and was an impact on more lives than he will ever know!!
To his family: Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. May God Bless You!
From the employees of
Jarden Consumer Solutions
Stephanie Swan
October 23, 2008
Much love and laughter was shared by Jim during his visits to Maine. His generous heart will always be remembered and the food he prepared at the family gatherings has often been a fond topic in our conversations! Wayne and I were deeply saddened by this recent news. Our sincere condolences go out to Donna, Jay, Carrie, and Bobby and their families.
Barbara Cronin
October 23, 2008
Jim,
Thanks for the memories and the laughter. You will be in good hands. You will be missed by all.
Ellen Burke
October 23, 2008
What a wonderful man and friend. His sense of humor was remarkable - I looked forward to seeing the PITA emails come through. Rest in God's hands Jim - we'll miss you. My deepest sympathies to your family.
Babs
October 23, 2008
Jim,
You touched my life more than you'll ever know! I'll forever miss you!
Mrs. Bach and Family - My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ra (Laura) Bach
October 23, 2008
Jim, I find peace in reading these words from your friends. You have shown me how to love. You showed me how to be a true person. You have been my Dad for over 25 years.You were always there for me. You seemed to always have the perfect answer along with a great big hug when things were wrong. The only thing you were wrong about was the day my father died,25 years ago, you held me and told me that it would be the saddest and worse day of my life. Im sorry, but you were wrong...Losing you and not having you here with me for comfort is so much harder....You were my favorite person on earth..I think I told you that over and over....Thank you for the words of wisdom...Our last days together were so special....I will cherish our conversations....I hope that your Grandsons grow to be half the man you were. You were our everything......I will miss you...forever in my heart dad! I love you!
Brad and Kelly Olenic
October 22, 2008
Aunt Donna, Jay, Carrie, Bobbie-
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you. I couldn't have asked for a better uncle and godfather. Jim was someone I always looked up to. He always found time in his busy work schedule to come to visit us, and that meant so much to me. I'm sure he is leading heaven in a rousing version of schnitzelbunk.
Kristen Olenic
October 22, 2008
Uncle Jim,
Thank you for teaching me to have fun and not take life so seriously. Your presence always brightened the room and you had a gift for making everyone in your life feel so special. The world is a better place because you were in it. I am blessed to have been a part of your life. I will miss you so much.
Donna, Jay, Carrie, and Bobby,
I love you all and am sending hugs your way.
Linda Levy Hansen
October 22, 2008
Donna, to you and your family my heart felt sympathy. I worked with Jim at Holmes Air 20 years ago- he was a special man. May he be at peace.
Fondly Linda Levy Hansen
James Elliott
October 22, 2008
Dear Donna,Carrie,Jay and Bobbie,
As a simple southern man, I know two things. One, Jim was a larger than life man. His was loving, could make anyone laugh, I was honored to know him and he changed my life for the better. Two, Jesus is having the best bowl of clam chowder he's ever had tonight.
All of you are in my thoughts and prayers tonight.
Cathy Waters
October 22, 2008
Donna, Jay, Carrie and Bobby,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your families on the loss of your great husband and dad. He was a great guy to work with at Holmes and will always be remembered. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Caroline Lyons
October 22, 2008
Donna, Jay Carrie & Bobby -
I know this is an incredibly hard time for you, and I am sorry for loss. Jimmy will be greatly missed. Just know, we are always here for you. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Robert Livergood
October 22, 2008
so many memories. so many years.you were truly one of a kind james.may you rest in the arms of the lord.hopefully they will have j&b in heaven..god be with donna and your family in this time of great loss
Joe and Carolyn Lyons
October 22, 2008
Our deepest sympathies for your loss. Jim was larger than life, a terrific cook, and was a pleasure to be around. We will all miss him.
Sean Lydon & Family
October 22, 2008
Donna, Jay,Carry and Bobby, I'm so sorry to hear about your dad (and husband Donna). He was truly a great guy. I have nothing but great memories of him, his cooking, sense of humor and amazing horse shoe skill !! No matter how mad I ever saw him he could not completely get the smile off his face, from the Giant Sunflowers in his garden to unscrewing all his Christmas Lights on Tenney Rd. He will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with all you guys.
Lisa Swiech
October 22, 2008
To Jim's Family,
What a great man to work with. Some of the best email jokes ever. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Earl and Millie Owen
October 22, 2008
The passing of a friend of over forty years leaves a vacant chair at many tables and a lonely spot in our hearts. The memories of weddings, wakes, christenings, funerals, cookouts, horseshoes, cribbage, of watching his children and their children grow; these shared memories are never lost. They are the brief glimpses of the reward we will all hope to one day know and which Jim now embraces. A good man who loved his church, his god, his family and his friends lives on now in our memories and in our prayers.
Greg Owen
October 22, 2008
Very sorry for your loss. Many happy memories. I loved the dinners my parents took me to at your house and Jim's parents house.
"Ribbit!"
Mike & Madeline Ventresca
October 22, 2008
Donna & Family, Mike & I are truly heartbroken over the loss of Jimmy.
I wish we had got together before all
of this. I will miss seeing him shopping
in shaws on Saturdays.
Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you.
Joanne Rodriguez
October 22, 2008
I had the pleasure of working with Jim for only a year at The Holmes Group. At first, I didn’t know what to expect and what I found was caring, devoted husband, and a loving father and grandfather. He was a very special person and I was blessed to know him for that short period of time.
Louise Cormier
October 22, 2008
I'll never forget Jim's greeting, whether walking in the front door, or on the phone, "Hi Kid", always put a smile on my face. Miss him dearly. My deepest sympathy to his family.
Christine Robitaille
October 22, 2008
Having had the fortunate opportunity to work with Jim from 1990-2006, I can contest that he was a wonderful man, colleague and friend. Heaven is getting a true gem of a gentleman! Miss ya big guy!
Theresa Ikels
October 22, 2008
Robert,
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you & your family. If you need to talk you know where to find me.
Sincerely,
Theresa/Brookline Medical
laura berlo
October 21, 2008
Mr. B.,
You will be deeply missed, but have left so many with such wonderful memories. Thank you for putting up with all of US so many times.
Debi Bach
October 21, 2008
Donna, I am so sad that I didn't get to say goodbye. I kept always thinking that one day you guys would make it back for another one of our great family reunions. We do have some great memories of the ones you guys did get to.... the BEST clam chowder money could buy except it was homemade by Jimmy. That's how I will always remember him ...as Jimmy.. my big cousin, the one who babysat me in the 60's,my brother's godfather. My thoughts and love are with you as you cope with this loss. We almost lost Jimmy a while ago but God gave us another bit of life to enjoy with him as he recovered from that challenge. Love you all, cousin Debi in California(again) and getting divorced(again). HaHaHa!!
Ethel & Bill Lipoff
October 21, 2008
Donna, Jay, Carrie, Bobby and families, The world has lost some humor, some kindness and some generosity with the loss of Jim. We were privileged to have been his friend. We are so saddened by his passing.
Jerry Maday
October 21, 2008
Jim was a people loving, life loving and fun loving human being who will be dearly missed.
May God comfort his family and loved ones during this tough time.
Dennis Lang
October 21, 2008
My company, T.B. Allen & Associatres represented the Holmes Company duirng Jim's enitre career with Holmes. Jim and I came to know each other well over the course of those years and I must say he was one of my favorite people that I had made the aquaintenance of in my 30 some years in the rep business. Always positive and always in a good mood.
Sorry to hear of his passing. He will be missed.
Nick and Darlene Musso
October 21, 2008
There were very few people in my lifetime who were as perpetually upbeat as Jim was. He was larger than life professionally and personally. The Housewars Show was not the same without him.
Kelly Lockwood
October 21, 2008
To Jim's family - I am thankful for having had the chance to work with Jim. For all of his gruffness - his was truly a kind heart. My sincerest condolences for your loss.
Darren DiGravio
October 21, 2008
sorry for your loss. our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rosemary Lyons Nirschl
October 21, 2008
Our deepest sympathies to the Bach family. Jim will be remembered for his love of family, food, and fun. He often appeared larger than life, as he was so generous with a laugh or kind word. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you at this sad moment, Rosemary Nirschl (Lyons) and family.
Al Fox
October 21, 2008
I met Jim through our mutual business, but he remained a great friend. Few others did. I am truley sorry for your loss. He will be dearly missed.
Kathy & John Vivona
October 21, 2008
Donna & Family, So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. We will always remember him from folk Mass at S.F.A. church. Thanks for all the fun times we all shared together. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Kathy & John
Brenda Floyd
October 21, 2008
You will be greatly missed.....It was a pleasure doing business with you..Your Friends at Big Lots....
Bill McCullough
October 21, 2008
Jim
It was an honor to work with you - never a dull moment.
Heather Klotz
October 21, 2008
Donna, Jay, Carrie, Bobby, and family,
I am so sad to hear of the loss of Jim. He brings a smile to my face every time I think of him. I have so many fond memories of Jim. He will be missed so much! You are in our thoughts and prayers!
With deepest sympathy,
Jason, Heather, Morgan and Tanner Klotz
Steve Obert
October 21, 2008
Donna,
Deepest Sympathy. He was, and is truly one of a kind. Jim will be truly missed. No matter how difficult things got for Jim, he always had time for someone else.
Jim - your ARE the best.
Bob Para
October 21, 2008
He was a man's man in all respects.
The type of guy you liked to be around, because of his honest, humorous personality. The kind of guy who did justice to Ulysses S. Grant at a costume party! (Jim would know why I mentioned this)
Kathleen Kelly
October 21, 2008
Friends:
Loving memories never die
As years roll on and days pass by
In our hearts a memory is kept
Of one we loved and will never forget.
He will be truly missed and I cherish having known you since your first day at Holmes.
Dan Lyons
October 21, 2008
Jimmy,
You will be sorely missed by your family and friends. Jim lived life to the fullest and his love for his family was second to none. Take care of yourselves Donna, Jay, Bobby and Carmela Marie.
Ben & Terry Fehan
October 21, 2008
We were very saddened to hear of Jim's passing. We have many fond memories of Jim, Donna and the kids at the Folk Mass at St. Francis in Braintree. Surely, Jim is with the Lord. May the Lord bless you at this most difficult time.
pat miele
October 21, 2008
Jim,
You were a great friend and colleague you will be missed. It was an honor to have worked with you for seven wonderful years
Michele Carpenter
October 21, 2008
Uncle Jimmy you will always hold such a special place in my heart. I will miss you every minute of every day. I love you.
Mickey Mouse
LC
October 21, 2008
you will be dearly missed.....
Dawn Whelan
October 21, 2008
Jim,
You will be missed and never forgotten. You were a joy to work with at The Holmes Group. My prayers are with your family.
William DeVincentis
October 21, 2008
Jim,
What a great friend, if you looked up that word in the dictionary, his name and picture would and will come up. I feel lucky and fortunate to have known Jim, he will always be remembered.
Marie Van Heest
October 21, 2008
Jim found his soft warm place to lay down. "May the angels in Heaven carry his soul to eternal peace."
I will miss you!
Wiley Masten
October 21, 2008
I will miss the "Big Teddy Bear" that Jim really was. He was a dear friend & associate.
Matthew Peloquin
October 21, 2008
Jim,
Thanks for 10 yrs of memories at the The Holmes Group, you will be truly missed.
Matthew Peloquin
Diane Dearborn
October 21, 2008
You finally found your soft place to lie down....you will be missed!
Michelle Robbins
October 21, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Angie Breidinger
October 21, 2008
Donna, Jay, Carrie, Bobby, and families,
I am so sorry for your loss. I was saddened to hear of Jim's passing. He was a wonderful man who touched many people's lives including mine. I will forever remember and cherish the memories I have of Jim. Please know that you are all in my heart, thoughts, and prayers at this difficult time.
Angie, Collin, and Payton Breidinger
Beth Donahue Smith
October 21, 2008
Carrie, Randy and Kids,
Although we know at such a time there's little we can say, but we want to let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so very sorry for your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do. With deepest sympathy, - The Smith Family (Beth, Chris, Delaney, Devyn, Nolen and Ethan)
FINOCCHIARO
October 21, 2008
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