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James Cormeny Obituary
James Lincoln Cormeny, of Manhattan, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2014, due to complications from pneumonia. He was born June 26, 1951 at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in Manhattan, and lived most of his life in the city. He earned a Carnegie Mellon drama scholarship and was an actor, writer and eventually, a stage builder. This expertise grew into a successful electrical and construction career. He kept his passion for, and continued to be involved in, the theater and education throughout his life. He was pre-deceased by his father Alvin, his mother Meredith, his brother Jon, and his sister Susan. He is survived by his son Hamish, granddaughter Lucinda Rose, brother Bill, and sister Meredith, along with 7 nieces and nephews, 3 grand-nieces and nephews, and 1 great grand-nephew.
Jim is remembered for his humor and brilliance, a voracious appetite for reading, a strong appetite for learning, his writing ability, his in-depth theater knowledge, and his warmth.
In memory of Jim, the family is asking that a donation be made in his name to the New York Public Library to honor his passion for lifelong learning.
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Chris Gage
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Chris Gage
June 26, 2024
I just learned that Jim has left the planet. We were good friends for too short a time in the 1970's -- hung out quite a bit in Plattsburgh and a couple of times in NYC. Others may enjoy seeing the attached nostalgia shots I dug up.
Maggie Trespasz
June 13, 2024
" Lotus blossom, a pebble falls into the pool, but where do the ripples from my heart go?" You left that tiny note for me on the door of my Mason Hall dorm 50 years ago and I fell instantly (and permanently) in love. Two nights ago I was standing backstage at the SSITP production of Hamlet, when those lines suddenly came back to me. I went instantly to Google and found this obituary-with despair. I´m not spiritual, but I can only hope the timing means that you were shining your exuberant bright light down on us. I do know one thing for certain: the crowd above gave you a standing O the minute you appeared.
Great love ever,
Mags
Elizabeth Tisdale
January 4, 2021
I think about you every single day. I quote you all the time, to children, pets and police officers. I have explained, 'seagull cakes', to many people, explaining, as you did, that it is tofu, and only makes sense if you don't think about it.
Love Always
Bill Canonico
January 4, 2020
Jim -
Even after all these years, I still think of you often, and I look forward to seeing you again, someday. You are one of the funniest and most creative people I've ever known.
Mick McGee
January 28, 2017
Jim just learned of your death , sad to find out your dead ! Enjoyed the drinks at Hogs, Glad to have had the good times ,
Enjoy the Ballet,
A Friend
July 26, 2015
Jim was one of the most special & charismatic persons I have ever known. Absolutely brought intelligence, joy & laughter to every day I spent with him. We met in college & somehow ran into each other a few times over the following decades. I am just learning of his passing now---way too late. May you Rest in PEACE Jim, you were truly someone I loved.
Jim at 14th St loft, 1978
Jan Cedras Ayers
February 2, 2014
Brilliant fun, deep love.
Bill Canonico
January 17, 2014
Jim was one of my closest friends when we were in high school. He was one of the funniest and most imaginative people I know. We hung out together, played on the tennis team, and had a lot of interesting conversations. He had impeccable taste in music, and introduced me to a wide range of types of music and musicians that I still listen to today. We went to quite a few concerts at the Fillmore East, and we hitchhiked to Woodstock and back, together (We did not sleep in the mud). I hope I see him again, someday.
January 12, 2014
Uncle Jimmy. Oh the stories I could tell .... Love
January 11, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. I know losing a loved one is tough on the family. May you draw close to God at this time.
Meredith Kurz
January 11, 2014
Jimmy - bright and vigorous and ever reading and learning; his physical energy like a locomotive train with his brain shoveling the coal into the fire
Jimmy at Christmas on Bayview Avenue
Meredith Kurz
January 11, 2014
Jimmy with Dad
Meredith Kurz
January 11, 2014
Jimmy at Ocean City
Meredith Kurz
January 11, 2014
Jimmy on Kevin Lane in Bowie, MD
Meredith Kurz
January 11, 2014
Jimmy and Matthew
Meredith Kurz
January 11, 2014
Jimmy and I at the piano
Meredith Kurz
January 11, 2014
Christmas time with family
Meredith Kurz
January 11, 2014
Tyler
January 11, 2014
I offer my deepest sympathies, may your memories continue to bring you comfort, and always remember "God is our refuge and strength." - Psalms 46
Elizabeth Tisdale
January 10, 2014
Wish you would have stuck around, Sunny Jim. Dark here without you.
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