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Tom Coughlan
September 8, 2020
I cannot believe it's coming up on 10 years. I still think of Jim often. In the short time I knew him, he made such a lasting impression. I still have the Southbury sweatshirt he gave me and every time I see it, I remember what a wonderful person he was.
Ruth Bain
January 11, 2011
Dear Kelly, I just heard about Jim's passing. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for you and your girls. What a beautiful and inspiring description of his life and spirit you wrote here -- makes me sad that I never got to know him. I wish you strength and peace as you navigate through these challenging times. May God bless you and Kelsey and Sam.
Eugene Laurel
January 6, 2011
Dear Kelly,My deepest sympathy goes out to you and the family.Thinking of you in your time of sorrow.You and the family love him,But GOD Love him best..The Laurel Family
Heather Carrano
January 5, 2011
Lori, Mike and family,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that our prayers are with you and the entire family. If there is anything that you need, please don't hesitate to ask. Lori, the show will go on and Jim will be smiling down on the performance. God bless.
The Carrano Family
Laura Lochowski
January 5, 2011
Dear Lori,
My heart goes out to you and your family. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Anita Kretzmann
January 5, 2011
Kelly,
Thinking of you and your girls with deepest sympathy.
Michelle Rozum
January 5, 2011
Dear Kelly,Kelsey and Sam,
I didn't have the pleasure of knowing Jim during his years as the "fun loving" spirit so eloquently described above, but rather as his nurse during his courageous battle with ALS. During these times one really gets to see the heart and soul of a person and I can tell you Jim was one of the most giving people i have ever known. I truly learned more from him about living and loving and thank his family for allowing me the honor of caring for him. I will miss you all.
Marion Gracey
January 5, 2011
Joanne, please extend my sympathy to your family. I am so sorry for your loss.
Jason Miller
January 5, 2011
Kelly, Kelsey, and Sam,
My heart goes out to you and I have you all in my thoughts in prayers. I wish I have would have come down to say goodbye. I am so grateful for everything that you have done for me. I will miss Jim very much. Please let me know what I can do for you. I miss you guys and want to help in any way I can. Jason
Angela Zielinski
January 5, 2011
To Kelly, Kelsey and Sam and the Bean family, I am so sorry Jim has passed at such a young age. I also will never forget Jim using the flobie to cut his hair in your kitchen and water skiing and such fun times together. I have great photos when we all visited at Angela and Brian's house when our kids were little, a fun day also. You are all in my prayers. Love to you all. Angela
January 5, 2011
Dear Joanne & Dick,
We were so saddened to learn of the loss of Jim. May you know the peace and comfort this heartfeld thought imparts. "The ones we love are never gone, they live forever within our hearts."
With our Deepest Sympathy and Love,
Edythe Barbara, Carol & George Wood and Louise Bashaw.
Sheldon Robertson
January 4, 2011
Dear Kelly and Lori,
Like Todd and Kim Lizambri, I have great memories of working and hanging out with Jim. Jim was the kind of guy that was fun in all areas of life, whether at work at IBM or after hours, playing tennis, water-skiing, camping, and especially playing guitar with him down in the basement. I still have an old electric guitar of his, on "semi-permanent loan" was the way he described it. I wish he was still around to play it. Please keep in touch... Sheldon
Diane Jones-Woolley
January 4, 2011
My deepest sympathy to the entire Bean Family. I have great memories of growing up with "Jimmy" on Eastside Drive. Although I had not seen him in over 25 years, I can still remember his great smile and good times had by all the "kids" on the street. May you take comfort knowing he will rest in peace.
January 4, 2011
Our deepest sympathy for the Bean family. We have such wonderful memories of a crazy, full-of-life Jim; singing "Brown Eyed Girl" in your basement, giving Flobie haircuts in your kitchen or spending time on the boat. We hope those memories will bring a smile to Kelly & the girls in this most difficult time.
Todd & Kim Lizambri (now Frederick, MD)
Hilda Fernandes
January 4, 2011
To the entire Bean Family. I had the pleasure of working with Jim recently, and in that short time, he showed me the importance of family, being true to yourself, and following your dreams. Jim will never know how he influenced the decision that I have made; I will never forget - he was a true inspiration. It has truly been a privilege to call Jim Bean my friend. May knowing how much his life has positively affected people around him help you through this difficult time.
Lora Warnick
January 3, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with your family at this time.
Laurene Goode
January 3, 2011
Very sorry to learn of your loss. I remember Jim from LHHS. May you find comfort in the memories and kindness of those around you.
Sincerely.
Laurene Goode
January 3, 2011
Our dearest sympathy goes out to you and your family. Our prayers are with you all. - Santiago/Gamble family
John Wells
January 3, 2011
My deepest sympathy to the Bean Family. I had the pleasure of working with Jim at Duracell, and was always impressed with his software development capabilities and his limitless energy. He was always willing to go the extra mile(s) and was such a huge asset to the company, and an all-round great guy. He will be greatly missed.
Brian Bakalar
January 3, 2011
Kelly, Sammi, and Kelsey,
I met Jim it seems like a hundred years ago; when Kelsey started in competitive sports. Just as his daughters handled their worlds, Jim operated with grace, dignity, and enthusiasm. Always there for his kids, and always next to his wife, Jim was truly amazing. I am so saddened by your loss. Perfection may not be found in a family, but the Bean family was as close as any. Over time, I know you will all be okay - if for no other reason than that Jim would accept nothing less. For now, warmest love to you all.
Brian Bakalar
Linda Wilkinson
January 3, 2011
Lori, Sending you our deepest sympathy in your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Stacy Nocerino-Cebula
January 3, 2011
To the Entire Bean Family,
My deepest sympathy to you all. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I have wonderful memories of visiting Jim and his family at his home with my daughter he will be greatly missed. All my love to you all.
Stacy Nocerino Cebula and Family
Judy Schwerdtle
January 3, 2011
Kelly, Kelsey, Sammy and family, please know you are in our hearts and prayers. Jim touched so many lives and will be missed by all who knew him. Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Judy, Jessie and Jenna Schwerdtle
Laurie and Chick and kids Rubino
January 2, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to your family..we are so sorry for your loss
January 2, 2011
Kelly, Kelsey, Sam, Dick, Joanne, Lori, Rick, Jeff,- My deepest and most heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of you all. Jim is such a part of so many fond memories I have from not only our young adult lives, but most of my childhood and teen years as well. He was dear friend and he will be missed. I pray that you may find peace and comfort during this very difficult time.
Love Amy Charbonneau Miller
January 2, 2011
Dear Joanne and Dick,
I don't remember ever having met Jim, but have became familiar with him only through reading his sad obituary and memories of those who had known him. He certainly was a special person and I can share the sadness of your loss, Know that Jim, you and your family are already in my prayers. May you find comfort in the days ahead.
Ken Donadio (Walingford, CT)
Lorraine Hiltbrand
January 2, 2011
With Deepest Sympathy to the Bean family.
Love,
Rainey
Michelle Fazio
January 2, 2011
Dear Kelly, Kelsey, and Sam, I am sending you my deepest sympathy and love as you navigate through this very difficult time. I have such fond memories of Jim and his love of life and love of the water. I remember feeling in awe of he and Joe when they would ski on Hitchcock Lake because they could do the coolest tricks and make it look so easy. May God give you peace and comfort during this time, and always. If there is anything that I can do for you, please do not hesistate to ask. Love, Michelle Fazio
Meriah Tani
January 2, 2011
Mr. Bean was one of the most amazing guys I have ever met. Growing up around him and his family has forever touched me. He taught me how to waterski and snowboard and always encouraged me to "do a cool trick". I miss not being around in the past few years but the memories I did spend doing back tucks in his basement with kelsey or falling all over the mountain skiing, will always be with me. He was an amazing father and an overall caring person. He will for sure be missed and I admire his way of life and his outgoing personality.
Debbie Riccitelli
January 2, 2011
My heart and prayers go out to you all, as you mourn Jim. I have memories of Jim as a child. He was always smiling, always laughing and always entertaining us with his gymnastics. He had such a great spirit...I pray that God will comfort you in this time of sorrow.
Carrie and Rick Post
January 2, 2011
Joanne and Dick,
We are so sorry.
Margie Hoelscher
January 2, 2011
Dear Dick and Joanne, Kelly, Lori, Rick and Jeff, sending our deepest sympathy and love to you and the whole Bean Family. May God comfort you during this sad time and raise you up to live with Jim's spirit, love and devotion toward each other.
Margie and Dave
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