James CARABETTA Obituary

CARABETTA, James April 23, 1923 - November 12, 2013 It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of James (Jim) Carabetta. Jim was born, raised and lived his entire life in North Vancouver. After graduating high school he worked as a riveter at the NV shipyards before entering the RCAF. After the war he obtained his Mechanical Engineering Degree from UBC. He had a successful career with BC Electric Company (IPEC) and Catre Industries. During retirement he enjoyed winemaking, traveling and spending time with his family. Jim was predeceased by his wife Catherine. He is survived by his daughter Janet, son Larry (Kris), 6 grandchildren (Cara, Mila, Alan, Stephanie, Nicolas, Chelsea) and companion Flo. A celebration of Jim's life will be held at First Memorial Boal Chapel, Thursday November 21, 2013 at 2:00 pm, 1505 Lillooet Rd, North Vancouver. In lieu of flowers, donations to LGH Foundation in his memory.

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Published by North Shore News from Nov. 20 to Nov. 22, 2013.

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Bill Robertson, P.Eng.

May 19, 2022

I just learned of Jim's passing and was saddened by the news. I worked on many transmission line projects in BC during the 1970's and Jim was a legend in the industry. Even today, no one comes close to him and his team back in the day. My sincere condolences to his family. I wish I had the chance to chat with him over the good old days before he passed. I attached a picture of the site where I first met Jim in July 1975 (above Hick's Lake near Harrison Hot Springs).

November 22, 2013

I am sorry for the loss of James Carabetta. May the family find comfort in the words found at Jeremiah 29:11.

November 20, 2013

Anita and I are very sorry to hear of Jim's passing and wish to pass on our condolences. He was one of my favourite clients for over thirty years. I always enjoyed his company and listening to his stories of growing up in North Vancouver, working in the shipyards and the early days with B.C Electric and Catre. He loved to talk about his family, especially his many grand children. He was a class act and will be missed by all who knew him.

With deepest sympathy,

Neil & Anita Dennis

Lynn Wilson (nee McLean)

November 20, 2013

My family, especially my Dad (Neil(Mac)McLean) & I, spent two weeks every August on holidays at Qualicum Beach on Vancouver Island. Our families had so much fun fishing and having BBQ's with lots of great friends at St Andrew's Lodge. These are some of my fondest memories. He will be dearly missed.

With my deepest sympathy.

Nora & Grant Schierman

November 19, 2013

Janet, Sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. You and the family are in our thoughts and prayers. Love Nora & Grant

Grant & Nora Schierman

November 19, 2013

Janet, so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you and the family

Len Corben

November 18, 2013

Jim was a neighbour of mine for the last dozen years and we'd always go to the SOB (Some Old Boys) luncheons at Cheers Restaurant the last Friday of every month where there would be some 60 to 80 old-timers, many of them who attended North Van High as he did, and all talking about the good old days. I always enjoyed his reminiscences of his days playing junior football for George Deacon and the North Shore Lions in the late 1930s and early 1940s.

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