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Memories and Condolences
for James Stathis
April 4, 2010
Dear Becky,
We remember Jim very well and with great fondness. Today, we learned of his passing from Gus' Uncle Angelo Paspalas in St. Louis. He was so good to both of us when we were acquainted early in our marriage. May God rest his soul.
Gus and Theo. Costas
4409 W. Woodland Ridge Ct.
Dunlap, Illinois 61525
Doug Menendez
March 24, 2010
Charles - my deepest sympathies to you and your family.
dirk stevenson
March 23, 2010
Dear Becky, Charles, Eleanor, Natalie and Families,
I have many warm memories of time spent with your Jim: his easy smile, sense of humour, and kindness left an impression. Those were good days back in the Signal Hill/Belleville West eras...going with with Charlie and Jim to hockey games, looking on as your he (Dad) kidded around with you guys. I am sure thinking of you,
George Hydar
March 20, 2010
Dear Becky & family,
I met Jim 35 years ago through a mutual friend, Chuck Deeba. All the times spent with Jim were a pleasure and I will miss his humor and company.
He was "a peach of a guy"; and I mean that literally...thinking about the times he brought Eckert's peaches to my wife and I, and would sit and visit with us. Shari and I will truly miss him and will have a mass said for the repose of his soul.
NAN TOLEN
March 20, 2010
TO THE STATHIS FAMILY. WHAT A GREAT HUSBAND,FATHER,GRANDFATHER YOU ALL HAD. HIS LOVE AND KINDNESS FILTERED DOWN TO YOU ALL AND TO ANYBODY AROUND.HE HAD A WONDERFUL FAMILY JIM AND BECKY MADE SURE THEIR CHILDREN WERE AN ASSET TO THEIR COMM. I SO GLAD THAT NEPHEW CAME CLEAN TO THE GIRLS. THIS HAS BEEN ON HIS MIND FOR 25yrs.MY LOVE GOES OUT TO YOU ALL.
ANGELO DENDRINELIS
March 20, 2010
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2010
Angelo Dendrinelis
March 20, 2010
Dear Becky and family, The Good Lord has called Jim home. He is with the rest of the Stathis family and a good number of the buddies that he grew up with.For those of us that are still on this earth, we say "May his memory be eternal".I know that he will be missed by you, your family and a lot of his friends but he will be fondly remembered. The Good Lord is with all of you.
Mary Jeanne. Suppiger
March 19, 2010
I'm so sorry to learn of your loss. Jim's droll sense of humor was always a unique part of his personality. The closeness of your family in spirit and in location will continue to strengthen all of you. I send my sympathy.
Mary Jeanne Suppiger
March 19, 2010
Becky,
Sincere sympathy to you and to each member of your family as you grieve the loss of your loved one.
Nancy Macklin
Belleville
laureen unkel
March 19, 2010
Charles, I met your father that sunny day outside Cecena's and immediately liked him. He was a most kind and gentle soul and earth will be less since he's gone. May his decendants go on forever! Sincerely, Laureen Unkel
March 19, 2010
ny condolences to the Stathis family. Jim will always be remembered for being warm and friendly . Harry Pliakos St. Louis
Mike Korein
March 19, 2010
Dear Stathis Family, I am sorry for your loss. Your dad (husband) sticks in my memory as a tough guy (he could wrestle me into submission) with a kind heart and that dry, but good, sense of humor. I always felt welcome in the family home and have very fond memories of looking at, but not touching, Charlie's coin or stamp collection. I will even finally admit publicly that Eleanor and Stephanie did, in fact, beat me and Bruce in doubles tennis. I pray your family looks upon this time with fond memories of James' full life, which would not have been complete without you all.
wesley moss
March 18, 2010
My deepest sympathy. Jim was a gentleman and a good neighbor of Jessie(my grandmother) many years ago. I remember going to Jim and Becky's wedding and seeing their children growing up. God bless your family. Wesley Moss
Terry Schaefer
March 18, 2010
Becky, Charles, Natalie, Eleanor and families,
Our deepest sympathy on your loss of Jim, we feel as if we too have lost a relative. Your family has been a constant in our lives since we married and moved to Belleville and we will always remember Jim as a kind, caring and true friend.
Jim's first question was always of family and his love and pride of your family was first and foremost in importance to him. His quiet demeanor often hid his huge compassion for friends and family who would only like to have tried, to repay the many courtesies that Jim so willingly provided to so many of us.
We know that you will be comforted by the legacy of friendships that Jim created and the regard in which he was held. Please know that we are thinking of all of you and smiling upon the memory of Jim.
Vicky and Terry Schaefer
Tony & Lisa Cecena
March 18, 2010
Charlie, We are very sorry to hear of the loss of your father. He will be missed. Our deepest sympathy to your entire family.
March 18, 2010
We are so sorry for your loss. May Gods peace be with you all.
Constantine and Katherine Harris
The Meirink's
March 18, 2010
To the Stathis Family,
Our deepest condolensces. Your father was one of the nicest gentlemen and will be truly missed.
Lisa Magness
March 18, 2010
Dear Eleanor,
Thinking of you and your family at this time with sympathy.
Love,
Lisa Magness
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March 18, 2010
Dear Becky -I am so sorry and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Peace be with you.
Nancy Sims Thompson
March 18, 2010
Sorry to hear of Jim's passing. May his memory be eternal.
Ted and Paula Amigdalos
Susie Dahm Gray
March 18, 2010
Dear Eleanor:
Sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Deepest Sympathy.
Doug & Susie Dahm Gray & family
Liz, Dougie, Jake & Abby
Rich Deeba Sr
March 18, 2010
I knew Jim had been seriously ill for some time now and yet that doesn’t make it any easier to hear of his death. He was a good friend for over 40 years and had a profound influence in my life, one of the most generous persons I have had the pleasure of knowing, I will miss him terribly.
To Becky and family, my sincerest sympathy and my thoughts are with you.
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