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Edward Gorzynski Jr
February 5, 2014
Sorry this is so late. Jim ("feets", he must have had size 14 boots) was in my unit (sales commissary) MCB Twenty Nine Palms, CA. He was a great friend and have many happy memories. I am so sorry that we were not able to get together after the corps. Semper Fi Jim, Edward Gorzynski, Jr.
Barbara Binder
June 26, 2010
I met Jim years ago while working on a state assembly race. I remember fondly his passion for politics, humor, kindness and integrity. I haven’t seen Jim in years, but I will never forget what a wonderful man he was. I am so sorry for your loss. I am sure he is smiling, talking politics, and enjoying a cigar in heaven!
Bob Eckert
June 15, 2010
I knew Jim for many years. There was no one that was more of a dedicated Union Man than Jim. He was a trusted advisor. He will be missed.
Jim McGuigan
June 15, 2010
I'm honored to have called Jim a friend and lucky to have had his counsel. His wry wit and huge presence could fill a room. His contribution to local politics and honesty with a smile was a welcome breath of fresh air.
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Michael Novak
June 15, 2010
Sorry to hear of Jim's passing, he was one of the reasons I became a union official for Local 998. I hope that in Heaven they need a good steward for the angels union and he enjoys a big cigar.
June 14, 2010
To the family and friends of Jim, my prayers and thoughts are with you. While I did not get a chance to see Jim too much lately, will always remember him as a friend and good guy. More importantly, I will remember Jim as a true and dedicated representative of family, and always his union brothers and sisters.
I met Jim during the bus strike in 1978, while Jim was President of his local union, and put in a difficult position of settling a contract, respecting his membership and staying throughout...a man of his word. As the mediator trying to assist in this difficult situation, I can only say the task was much easier to deal with because of Jim's professionalism and respect for the collective bargaining process.
The Heidenriech family, their friends and all of Jim's union family have lost a special person and I know, will remember him always.
Ron Sweet
Federal Mediator (retired) and friend.
Dave Mayer
June 13, 2010
Joe, Sorry I missed the funeral. Your dad swore me in as a union member back in 1979 when I first joined MCTS. My condolences to you and your family.
Colleen Bauer
June 13, 2010
My sympathies to Jim's family. He was a great guy and will be dearly missed.
Paula Emily-Thome Stack
June 12, 2010
Jim and my dad were friends - he lived next door to us when I was young in Racine on Thurston Avenue - I remember him fondly as dad's horseshoe buddy. Sorry for your loss - he and dad are probably having a game of horseshoes right now.
Sister Lucille SSND Heidenreich
June 10, 2010
I have many fond memories of cousin Jim especially at our Racine picnics. I extend my condolences to family and will have a Votive Lamp lit in our chapel in his memory along with prayers for the repose of Jim's soul.
Judge Jeffrey Conen
June 10, 2010
My deepest sympathies to Jim's family. He will be missed.
Emmett Jordan
June 9, 2010
My poem and song for a wonderful bus driver:
Rivers of Time (C) 72, 73, 85, EMJ.
by Emmett Michael Jordan
Rivers run, down their courses wide.
Unto sea's depth, till the end of time.
Sunlight beams, through an empty space.
Unto earth's ground, till the end of time.
Moonlight glowing, planets coursing.
Starlight shining, earth a-turning.
Tides reach out, for the sea shore's grasp.
Cleansing sand shoals, till the end of time.
Comets come, from the vast unknown.
Lighting dark sky, till the end of time.
Earth's valleys, bloom with flowers.
Tall pine trees, reach to skylight.
Oak forests, cover meadows.
Mist shrouds, the peaks of mountains.
Winds are rustling, through the willows.
Waters running, rains are falling.
Day and night, cycle back and forth.
Pulsing ever, till the end of time.
Shadow shapes, cover moonshine's light.
Cycling ever, till the end of time's end.
Bridget Graham
June 9, 2010
Bill, Amanda and kids,
My deepest sympathies to you at the loss of your dad, father-in-law and grandpa. May happy memories give you peace.
Karen Covert
June 9, 2010
My heartfelt condolences to all of Jim's family. Jim was a very special friend and I will cherish the memories of all the good times we shared. I am glad his suffering is over. He will be missed but not forgotten. I won't be able to attend the service but will be with you in spirit.
Fred Klopp
June 9, 2010
I was honored to have known a true gentleman.
June 9, 2010
Though I can not attend, I offer my sympathy to the family. In spirit I will share the great loss and wonderful celebration of a life well lived. I will miss Jim. The sight of a Milwaukee City Bus will always bring that loss to the front. Nancy Sonney Pekin,Illinois
Dennis Geraghty
June 9, 2010
My sympathies to his family. Jim was a great guy. He always enjoyed a good pint and lively debate. May he rest in peace.
Colleen McGuigan
June 9, 2010
I will miss Jim's wit, smile, and counsel.
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