James Michael Saady

James Michael Saady

James Saady Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from May 15 to May 17, 2009.
SAADY, James Michael, 45, of Chesterfield, lost his battle with lung cancer Thursday May 14, 2009. Jim was the son of the late James A. Saady Jr. and Judie M. Saady. In addition to his mother, he is survived by brothers, Christopher P. Saady and Stephen P. Saady of Richmond; and sister, Jennifer K. Saady of Anchorage, Alaska. Jim was the Assistant Facilities Manager for Richard Bland College, a job which he enjoyed immensely. He was instrumental in the construction of the new residence halls at the college, along with other projects, as described in numerous articles in the Times-Dispatch and other newspapers. Jim enjoyed fishing with his brothers, appreciated his family and good friends, and following the Ohio State Buckeyes. A celebration of Jim's life will by conducted in the Community Room of the library at Richard Bland College, 11301 Johnson Road, Petersburg, Va., at 2 p.m. on Monday, May 18, 2009. At Jim's request, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the Children's Hospital, 2924 Brook Road, Richmond, Virginia 23227.


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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May 18, 2009

Chrissy Hart posted to the memorial.

May 17, 2009

Linda Warren Gerdes posted to the memorial.

May 17, 2009

Karen Le Lay posted to the memorial.

Chrissy Hart

May 18, 2009

Jim was a great friend and I will miss him very much. My deepest sympathy to his family.

Linda Warren Gerdes

May 17, 2009

Dear Steve and family,

I am so sorry for the loss of your brother. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Karen Le Lay

May 17, 2009

To Judie, Chris, Steve, and Jennifer:
John and I send our sincere sympathy to you and your families. May you take comfort in knowing that he is in peace and no longer fighting his disease. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Sandy (Fuzzy) Edwards

May 16, 2009

My deepest sympathy to Jim's family. He was a wonderful kind man. I cherish my memories of him. He will be forever missed.

Paul Pavey

May 15, 2009

To the Saady Family,

I am deeply sorry for your loss and your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Nicole Gordon

May 15, 2009

There is no greater bond, than a mother and her child. my thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.

Darlene Roberts

May 15, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies. Jim was a very special person to so many people, he will truly be missed by one and all.

Betty Conner

May 15, 2009

To Steve and the Saady family,

I am very sorry about your loss. May the caring of your friends be a source of comfort to you at this time.

With sympathy,

Betty (Virginia Department of Social Services)

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