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1952
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2019
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George Matsukis
July 11, 2025
Jim, We continue to set a place for you at our St Philip Gaels Alumni Association Dinner and always will!
George
Deb and Bill Erickson
July 20, 2019
MaryLee
40years ago Bill and I met you and Jim in college. What wonderful and interesting times. We remember his laugh and how he smiled around you. Weve no doubt that continued throughout your shared life together. We are so very sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and all of your family. This has been a tough journey these last years now Jim is at peace. May our Lord hold you and all your family gently in His hands and guide you through this next part of the journey.
Jan Abrams
July 18, 2019
MaryLee and family, I am sorry for your loss. Jim was a great guy and was always good to me. May your love and memories help you through this difficult time.
Duane Weaver
July 17, 2019
I remember Jim as a classmate from St. Philip H.S. Although we were not close then I nonetheless knew him to be honorable, steadfast and determined. He treated everyone with dignity and respect. Every time the world loses someone of Jim's caliber the loss is a great one. My condolences to his friends and family.
July 17, 2019
Jim was a great friend At St Philip and a man of courage and class in his remarkable battle these past 7 years.
You were great example at his side through it all Mary Lee.
Joyce and I and all the Coughlins send you and your family our sincere condolences.
Jim
Sharon Reiber
July 17, 2019
Mary Lee and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Jim was such a special, courageous person. We will never forget when he told our pinochle group he had cancer and he needed our love, prayers and support. Bonnie is there welcoming you.
Jim fought at every turn --- comparable to none. He ventured out in the world. RIP Jim!
Hugs Mary Lee
Jim and Sharon Reiber
John Leon
July 17, 2019
Mary Lee and family, I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. He was a great friend and influence in high school. It was wonderful to renew our contact and friendship in the last few years when you and he came to Houston.
Wojciech Pejsz
July 16, 2019
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
George Matsukis
July 16, 2019
Mary Lee, My thoughts and prayers are with you as we pay our respects to a fellow Gael. May Jim rest in peace loved and remembered by those of us he smiled on during our stay here on earth.
George Matsukis
Class of 1970
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19
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Jul
20
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