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James Tracey Obituary
James Michael Tracey, 72, of Sebastopol, CA, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and close friends at his home after a battle with Multiple Myeloma on November 11, 2021.
Jim was born in San Francisco to Donald and Lois (O'Leary) Tracey. He was a third-generation San Franciscan. Jim attended St. Gabriel Grammar School, St. Ignatius High School, and City College of San Francisco. He played 3 years of Varsity Football at S.I. and was a starter on the 1967 AAA Championship Turkey Day winning team.
Jim served in the United States Army Reserves. He was a dedicated Firefighter for 30 years with the San Francisco Fire Department where he retired as Assistant Chief in 2002. Jim's passion to become a Firefighter was inspired by his father.
Jim's fondest memories were spent at Twin Creeks (Almaden), Lambertville, and Berryessa where he learned to enjoy hunting and fishing with family and longtime friends.
Jim, a very devoted family man, is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Ninette; his daughters, Shannon Tracey and Lisa Tryon; his beloved grandson, Daniel. He also leaves behind his siblings, Dave (Gloria), Leslie DeMay (George), and Dan (Nancy, deceased); as well as nieces, Lauren Saadia (Josh & Jack) and Meghan Tracey.
No funeral services have been announced. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospice for their dedication and compassion.
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Ed O´Donnell
December 5, 2021
Dave and Dan,
So sorry to hear about Jim. He was a great boss but a better person. May he RIP.
Gary Lavaysse
December 4, 2021
Nanette and daughters, So sorry on the passing of Jim. Jim and I entered the dept. on the same day. Very smart and respected with a great dry sense of humor. Rose thru the ranks quickly which surprised no one. Loved working with and for Jim, I will miss him
Tony Simi
December 4, 2021
A great guy to work with, a great guy to work for!
My condolences to his family.
Rest in peace Jim!
Fr. John Greene, retired SFFD Chaplain
December 3, 2021
To all the Tracey family, my sympathy and prayers for all of you on Jim's Death. I hope that all of you may find peace at this very difficult time.
Mike Hennigan
December 3, 2021
SI Class of '67- Good guy, tough football player
SFFD- Good Fireman, great Boss. Promoting to Asst. Chief in difficult times you had to be smart and disciplined. Jim was both and always humble.
Gary Gautier
December 3, 2021
Dave, so sorry to hear of your brother´s passing. I watched him play ball at SI and had the pleasure of working with and for him in SFFD. Always liked and respected, he will be missed by many. RIP Jim.
Patrick Murphy
December 2, 2021
Dave and Dan. So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I had the pleasure of working with him for awhile in the SFFD. He was a great boss and a really nice guy with a subtle sense of humor. May he rest in peace.
Ron Morehen
December 2, 2021
God Bless Jim,
May he forever Rest In Peace
Dan O´Donnell
December 2, 2021
I knew Jim since high school and worked with Jim in the SFFD. Jim was a good man and a good firefighter. He was very level-headed and a pleasure to have known over the years. He was well respected by all that knew him, whether it was on the football team or the fire department. May he Rest In Peace. We will miss you, Jim.
Dan O´Donnell
Retired, Rescue 1
Elmer Carr
December 2, 2021
I first met Jim at SI and was always impressed with his football prowess, but more importantly his friendliness and charismatic smile. Later, we met in the firehouse and worked together with his brother Dave. Always a class act, just like his brothers, Dave and Dan. Jim will be missed but never forgotten. RIP, Jimmy.
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