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James Lacalamita Obituary
June 6, 1952 ~ June 16, 2011
SALINAS - James "Jim" Lacalamita, age 59, died June 16, 2011. Jim was a dedicated man who's love of civic volunteerism allowed him to touch the lives of so many people. Whether he was working in an emergency dispatch center, directing traffic or sharing his wealth of radio knowledge with people he was happy to always help keep the public safe. His love for his family was equally as great and he took pride in all of his family and their accomplishments. Jim was truly "one of a kind" and he will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved him.
He is survived by Sharon Lacalamita, his wife of 40 years; his father, Tony Lacalamita and mother, Hitomi Lacalamita of Marina; his sister, Patty Babine of Salinas; his daughters, Terri Jones of Salinas and Toni Sitterly of Marina; his grandchildren, Ryan, Dylan, Alyssa and Anthony.
The funeral service will be held Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. at Mission Memorial Park Seaside. For more details please visit: www.seasidefuneral.com.
Instead of flowers the family asks that donations be made to Monterey County Search and Rescue Dogs, Inc., P.O. Box 10519, Salinas, CA 93912.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Lacalamita
Jim Tripp (WA6DIJ)
July 30, 2011
I don't know how he did it but Jim was involved in so many things and was as passionate about his ham radio hobby as he was about everything else that he got involved in.
We thank God for allowing us to be with Jim briefly here on earth and look forward to joining him in our heavenly kingdom.
I am sending Sharron and family my heartfelt sympathy as you grieve this great loss. My prayers are with you and the family.
Karen Smith
July 13, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Jim truly touched many lives and we are the better for it.
Dean Flippo
June 29, 2011
Wishing you peace and comfort at this most difficult time.
Andrea Gamecho
June 29, 2011
Sharon and Family, My sincerest condolences go to you during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Nicole Jensen
June 24, 2011
Sharon and Ryan,
I wanted to share my condolences with you. I am sorry for your loss. This is not an easy times. My your hearts be filled with comfort and love. Ryan I know you looked up to your grandpa by all the stories you shared with me when you were in my class. I know he was proud of your success and accomplishments. He will be your guardian angel now. Make him proud in everything you do. Keep the legacy of your grandpa alive in all you do. May God comfort you and be with your family at this time.
Ms. Jensen
David Armanasco
June 22, 2011
Dear Sharon,
I was fortunate to get to know Jim through the Monterey County Sheriffs Advisory Council and grew to admire him for his invaluable contributions to the Council, SEAT and Search and Rescue. As difficult as it was to attend meetings, Jim was always there and he was someone who all knew they could rely on his vast knowledge and deep passionate commitment. I extend my prayers and condolences to you and your family. Jim was a very fine gentleman who's contributions will continue to benefit others.
Kind regards,
David Armanasco
Monterey
Jim Procida
June 22, 2011
You have my deepest sympathy on the passing of Jim. He will be truly missed by so, so many. He was a great friend and supporter of the Monterey County Law Enforcement Community. Jim's work with the Monterey County Search and Rescue Team showed his own dedication to help protect and serve the citizens of Monterey County.
Mike KANALAKIS
June 22, 2011
Dear Sharon and family...Please accept my heartfelt sympathy and deepest condolences. Jim was a wonderful person who touched many lives. His contributions to the community and the Sheriff's office will never be forgotten. A great friend, loving husband and father Jim's spirit lives on with all of us. His contributions to public safety communications and his love for Search Dogs serve as a shining tribute and legacy. I was proud to know him and be his friend.
John and Debbie LaSala
June 20, 2011
Dear Sharon and family,
John and I are so sorry to hear about the passing of Jim. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this very sad time. He was a great man that did so much good in his short life. We feel blessed to have known him.
Scott Hoffman
June 20, 2011
It has been an honor and a pleasure to know Jim and his family. My prayers and thoughts go out to Sharon and the family. He will be greatly missed.
Maryadine Washington
June 20, 2011
I can't say how sorry I am for you loss. My family and I are praying for you and if you need anything we are there.
Love you,
Maryadine
Norbert Relecker
June 20, 2011
Dear Sharon, Terri, Toni and family,
Words cannot express how sorry I am to hear of your loss. I have known Jim only for the last eight years from his work and support for the Monterey County Sheriff's Advisory Council; I always had the highest respect for him.
He was a lot of things to many people and will be missed tremendously.
With my deepest Sympathy,
... Norbert
Sandra Edwards
June 20, 2011
Dear Sharon, Terri, Toni and Family,
We send Our love and condolences.
Words cannot express the empty whole your family and our family hearts we feel.
We feel your loss! Jim is a amazing husband, father, Grandpa, son and Brother and friend. We all will greatly miss him very much.
Jim is truely a Special Angel and we are so blessed to have Jim and his family in our lifes.
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with the entire Family.
Love,
Jim, Sandra, Jeffrey, Sarah Edwards
Kazuko Peters
Mary ann Edwards & Family.
June 20, 2011
To Sharon, Terri and Toni, I send our condolences and many thanks for all the support that Jim and the family have given to the fire service.
Our thoughts are with you.
Natalie Rodda, Stew Roth & the MPC Fire Academy
Robin Branco
June 20, 2011
Dear Sharon, Terri & Toni,
My heart felt thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time.
Robin (Martino) Branco
Marsha Kelly
June 19, 2011
To Jim's family: a tremendous loss for you, and for our larger community.
We miss him very much, already.
Suzanne Alsup
June 18, 2011
Dear Sharon, Terri and Toni, Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.We hope you can find comfort as Jim is now at peace.
Suzanne Perry Alsup and Family
Michael Alsup, Claborn and Betty Alsup, Jerry and Cynthia Alsup, Fred and Sai Alsup and Family.
Dorothy Proctor Zamora
June 18, 2011
Sharon, My deepest sympathy for your and your families loss.
Paul Eisenberg
June 18, 2011
I have known Jim for almost 30 years and he has been extremely kind to me and my family. He will be missed greatly. I am certain my father and Jim are currently enjoying some catching up now that they are together. Safe journeys my friend.
Mike Aubuchon
June 18, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Barbara Hickey
June 18, 2011
A good man. Big loss for our community. Condolensces to his family.
Terri Lacalamita-Jones
June 17, 2011
Daddy,
Right now there is a huge hole in my life because you are gone. My heart aches every minute of every day since you left us. I have lost the greatest man I ever have ever known.
I know we will all get through this in due time and we will do it by wrapping our love around eachother while you wrap us all in your love from heaven above.
Words can not express my appreciation for everything you have done for me in my life. Nor can they express my gratitude to you for being a constant and consistent man in the life of Ryan. You have helped to mold him into a truly amazing and wonderful young man who loves you so very much and misses you almost equally.
You will forever live in my heart as well as the hearts of everyone who's lives you have touched. I love you, Daddy.
Terri
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