Family-Placed ObituaryJAMES NEMEC, With heavy hearts, the Nemec Family announces that James Nemec, passed away on July 7, 2011 from a massive heart attack due to clogged arteries. If he had had a simple stress test he would be alive today. James was born in West Palm Beach on December 27, 1953. He was the only son of the late James and Ruth Nemec of Palm Beach. James was an amazing brother, incredible uncle, a fun cousin, and a good friend. He was a facilitator, teacher, healer, author, playwright, poet, artist and an actor. James attended Palm Beach High School, Forest Hill High School, and Graham Eckes before he graduated from The Gunnery in Connecticut. While attending Syracuse University, he spent a year in London as an exchange student, studying Theatre. He graduated from Stetson University in 1978 with a Bachelor of Arts and Humanities Degree. As a student in the Burt Reynolds Theatre Apprentice Program, Jim played the role of Happy in Death of a Salesman, where he worked with and became life long friends with Julie Harris and others in the entertainment industry. He moved to Los Angles and wrote Award-Winning plays for adults as well as children. Always a student of personal growth, James studied with Robert R. Gibson (Dr. Bob) where he developed his personal healing philosophy. This led to his passion to heal using CranioSacral Therapy, which he studied under John Upledger. In 1996 he received his LMT, CST; and in 1999, his DIPOLMATE certification from the Upledger Institute in Palm Beach Gardens. James was celebrated for his ability to combine science and intuition to heal those previously considered beyond help. He worked with patients throughout the United States as well as internationally and founded CraniOcean Intuitive Body Work & Massage Therapy. A true Healer, he was able to touch the soul, the heart and the body. Growing up on the ocean in Palm Beach, James loved the sea and all it stood for. One of his favorite pastimes was to swim with the Dolphins. He used water work in his practice and many times worked with Dolphins to assist in the healing process. An Award-Winning author, James most recent works were written to expound on his theories and philosophy. Touch the Ocean: The Power Of Our Collective Emotions, won several awards; he narrated the audio book, on CD, just prior to his passing. He also wrote "Cranio-What?", a CranioSacral Primer for Dummies. His latest book, Journeys: The Stories Our Bodies Can Tell, was written to show how to receive the wisdom that arises from our own bodies. Visit
www.CraniOcean.com for further information. James leaves behind his six sisters, Mary Doremus (Ted), Ruth Spradley (Jon), Francie Nemec-Green (Barney), Gale B. Nemec, Deborah Tyner (Greg), and Joy Werner. He also leaves his nieces and nephews, Heather, TJ, Brody (Malory), JC, Benjamin, Trevor (Ashley), Morgan, and Grant; his great niece Marley; and his cousins, James F. Matheson (Jean), Jay (Cheryl), Janet Gerds (Rob); Ryan, Sean, and Laura, Rene Moudry; DeeDee Bartlett Coker (Jeff), Christine (Thomas), Leighton and their extended families. James also left a legion of friends and clients throughout the world whom he loved and appreciated. In line with his philosophy of giving back, James was an Organ and Bone Marrow Contributor, so in death, as in life, James will continue to help and heal many others. James's creative, funny and compassionate "Jimmy" ways will be missed tremendously. In honor of James, who loved flowers, arrangements may be sent to Quattlebaum Funeral Home or a donation to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. The family will receive friends on Friday, July 15 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM The "Jimmy/James Celebration Event" will begin at 12:30 PM on Saturday, July 16, 2011. Both will be held at Quattlebaum Funeral Home, 1201 South Olive Ave., West Palm Beach, FL 33401 (561) 832-5171 QUATTLEBAUM FUNERAL HOME Family Owned and Operated (561) 832-5171 To express condolences and/or make donations Visit
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