JAMES M. PINES

JAMES PINES Obituary

JAMES M. PINES (Age 89)
Lawyer, economist, and international development consultant James M. Pines died of renal failure on January 10, 2016 in Chevy Chase, MD. A native of Peekskill, NY, Pines received a Bachelor''s degree from Bard College, a Master''s degree from Harvard and a Law degree from Yale. After practicing law for 10 years, he entered the newly formed Peace Corps as associate representative in Guayaquil, Ecuador and then as acting director of planning and program review. Pines subsequently undertook consulting assignments on nutrition, food aid and program evaluation in more than 60 countries. He was an avid amateur musician, reader, walker, traveler, and collector of sheet music Survivors include his companion of 30 years, Janet Lowenthal; his former wife, Caryl Pines Curry; sisters Joanne Hersh and Doris Markoff; children Eve Pines and Roger Pines; son-in-law Richard Martinko; and two grandchildren. A Memorial Service will take place at Noon on January 27, 2016, at the Wisconsin Place Community Center, 5311 Friendship Blvd., Chevy Chase, MD 20815. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to JSSA Hospice, 6123 Montrose Rd., Rockville, MD 20852 and to the Robert White Human Rights Fund, Center for International Policy, 2000 M St., Washington DC 20036.

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Published by The Washington Post on Jan. 13, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for JAMES PINES

15 Entries

Marcia Kessler Weiss

January 7, 2021

Another year spent in seclusion (COVID) remembering those I miss most. Having lost your sister Jo Ann and my sister Terry Cohen a couple of years ago has been hard. Am I the only one left?

Marcia Weiss

January 7, 2020

The Pines family and my family (the Kessler family) grew up across the street from one another. Each family had 4 children, all of whom were close and lifelong friends. With the recent death of Jimmy's next younger sister Jo Anne, only Doris is left. Likewise, upon the death of my sister Terry, only I (Marcia) am left. Nine decades of children bonded into one big remarkable and special family. May our children and their children rmember thhis bond.

January 24, 2016

Our sincere condolences. May you draw strength from God during this difficult time. (1 Peter 5:10)

Charles Friou

January 24, 2016

Since Bard I've only been in contact with Jim a couple of times. We did 'cross country running' at Bard and much else. I remember him clearly and still - even after many years without contact as a friend.

Nina Frankel

January 23, 2016

My deepest condolences Roger, Eve, Janet, Caryl, Jim's sisters and your families. Jim was an inspiration to me to pursue development work and always remained among the most beloved of my parents' contemporaries I embraced as my own friends as well. Glad for him that he is now at peace, but will profoundly miss him.

Terry Kessler Cohen

January 20, 2016

Dear Joanne and Doris,

My deepest sympathy to you both.

It has been many years but I still have very warm feelings for our dear neighbors and friends.

Marcia Kessler Weiss

January 20, 2016

Growing up across the street form the Pines family was the highlight of my early childhood. They adopted me as just another little sister. The loss of Jimmy is sad news for all those left of the Kessler Family. He was a shining star.

David Roy

January 17, 2016

I remember the day that Jim drove Patricia and I from Guayaquil to our assignment in Chone, Manabí. We were driving through the mud and flooding and I thought we wouldn't make it.

Jim remained steadfast, as he always did. We would make it to our assignment and we would make it in our assignment. In Jim's mind that was the way it was going to be. And he was right.

When we were ready to return home, Jim made some inquiries about available jobs in applied social research back in Washington. He located one at Peace Corps Headquarters and put in his good word. That's how I landed my first job.

Thanks for always keeping the faith Jim.

We miss you.

Our condolences to all those who love and admire him.

Francis

January 17, 2016

James will be missed, condolences to the grieving family, God's blessings as he R.I.P

S. Bookbinder

January 17, 2016

I remember Jim from my childhood in Peekskill, NY., and am truly impressed by his lifetime of service and accomplishment, both personally and professionally. My sincerest condolences to his family and friends.

Marnie Mueller

January 14, 2016

Jim Pines was my first and very best Peace Corps Rep when I was a volunteer in Guayaquil, Ecuador. I still vividly remember him coming to check out my housing to see if it passed muster and in the middle of the interview an earthquake hit and the cane building began to sway. It didn't faze him a bit. I think he said something about it's better if it's flexible. When I became quite ill during my tour of duty, he and Caryl took me into their home for weeks until I recovered. I visited him and Janet from time to time over the years since then. He never changed; he remained the kind, thoughtful, brilliant, and socially committed person I'd first met in 1963. I send my condolences to Jim's entire family, with a special note of sympathy to Eve and Roger. We were lucky to know the modest, great man that he was, which makes his passing all the sadder.

Eileen Burns

January 13, 2016

Eve and Roger, All of my love to you. I am so sorry to hear that you lost your magnificent father. Eileen Burns

Jack Burns

January 13, 2016

I have known Jim Pines since 1935 and he has always been the matrix for "the good guy". Eddie, Madeline, Katie and I will always remember that Jimmy was there when he was needed.

January 13, 2016

We are sorry to learn of the passing of James, but grateful for his service to our nation with the Peace Corps in Ecuador.

Our condolences,
The National Peace Corps Association

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