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Bob Marini
March 19, 2024
One of my favorite teachers that always made each and every class enjoyable. I also had the pleasure of working with Mr. P for a few summers on the Ridley township painting crew. Great guy, always upbeat and pleasure to be around. Still have fond memories of Mr. P after all these years.
Christine Garber
March 31, 2015
I first met Mr. Pentimall years ago when my kids joined Leedom Little League and he was part of the Opening Day festivities. We became friends ever since. I later caught up with him at the polls when he passed the torch and always had a nice chat about a lot of things. He was always engaging with lot's of hugs and well wishes. He always had a compassionate soul and always made me feel like we were family and I knew him forever. I will miss him for now he is with God. My deepest sympathy to his family.
Jennifer Prince Gross
March 30, 2015
Mr. P. was one of my favorite teachers at Ridley Junior High! He will be missed.
March 29, 2015
Rest in Peace "Mr.P."
You were a great teacher and an even better man!
Steve Italiano (Class of 1974)
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Larry Shillington
March 28, 2015
Our deepest condolences to the family.
We have truly lost a great man. A gentleman who really was the best councilman Leedom will ever have. A person that care for the people in his ward. A man that had a heart of gold for the children.
Jim you will truly be missed and remembered!
The Shillington Family
Paul Dick And family
March 28, 2015
Jim was a "one of a kind" man, as a township commissioner he was sincere in everything he done,as a friend, he was the best. He will be missed greatly.
March 28, 2015
Jim was a great friend to our family and BSA Troop 43. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Maria and Sam Lappen
March 27, 2015
Arlene I am truly sorry for your loss. May God's peace comfort and sustain you and your family.
With my deepest condolences.
Cindy Tuttle
Debbie
March 26, 2015
Mr. P was a wonderful and amusing History teacher at Ridley South, where I attended in the mid 70's. He turned boring facts into interesting conversations. He made learning fun. I remember how he used to crack his knuckles all of the time. A habit that I picked up from him that drove my mother crazy. R.I.P. Mr Pentimall
Sheri Coates
March 26, 2015
I went to school with his daughter, Shelly, and I had him as a teacher in junior high. I am sorry to hear that he is gone. He was a great man.
Angela Merritt
March 26, 2015
Arlene our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jim taught me in school and even way after I graduated he was still teaching me. I enjoyed being his committee woman for 6-2. He will be missed.
Cathy Southern
March 26, 2015
Mr. P you were the best history teacher and friend in school. You made a rough time easier. You always listened to us, made us feel like real people.God Bless You. Sending prayers to you're family.
Anthony Cuff
March 26, 2015
He was a great man and I enjoyed working with him and getting to know this man. May GOD Bless you and your family.
Susan Bond
March 26, 2015
Arlene, I'm so very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Suzanne Csanady
March 26, 2015
To Mr. P - you were an awesome teacher, mentor and friend. You will be missed by all who adore you.
Sue Smith
March 26, 2015
Thoughts and prayers to the family , very sorry for your loss. Mr P , was a great person , who dedicated his life to the Township and Scouts .
March 26, 2015
Mr. Pentimall, Coach Pentimall, a great educator and inspiring coach! From being a 7th grade student in his geography class and a runner on his Ridley Junior High track and field team, I have been affected all my life by his positive nature and his finding the good and strength in those around him. I never forgot him. As the worst runner on his team, he still took moments with me to encourage me to stay on the team and inspired me to think that I possibly could become a real runner. Coach Pentimall launched me into track with the dream of simply getting better. But he had such an positive effect on me that 5 years later, as a senior at Ridley High School, I won the Pennsylvania State Championship in the 2 mile! I have always attested that without Coach Pentimall encouraging me to stick with the sport, I could not possibly have done it. I even continued Coach Pentimall's special exercise routine that I did on my own at home which made me stronger and faster all through high school. And his tremendous influence on my life continued to the Air Force Academy where I was able to become an All-America. I always have and forever will call him Coach or Mr. Pentimall because I still look up to him. As a man, I know that I am not his peer, and it makes me feel good to know that I truly appreciate this great educator, coach, and human being. Thank you Coach, Mr. Pentimall, I am still on your team. Peace and joy to you and family and friends. Yours, Jim Koster.
March 26, 2015
Mr. Pentimall was a kind and helpful neighbor to our parents, Ed and Rita Colello. On behalf of the Colello family, please accept our sympathy.
March 26, 2015
Mr. P was the only history teacher I remember from all of junior high/high school, it wasn't my favorite subject, but he made it fun. My condolences to his family, I can only imagine how special he was to all of you, I know he made an indelible mark on his students.
Theresa Dunleavy
Nancy Lakey
March 26, 2015
Jim was a fixture in Ridley Park and will be greatly missed.
Shari Lybrink-Mancuso
March 26, 2015
Prayers to the family for the loss of a wonderful caring man
Terri [TJ] Methvin
March 26, 2015
A true leader in the community and at Ridley South. His enthusiasm was only outdone by his diligence. He will be missed. Condolences to Michael and the rest of the family. RIP Mr. P.
March 26, 2015
Arlene you are in my thoughts and prayers .
- Mike Caputo
March 26, 2015
Condolences to the Pentimall family.
Mr P one of the good guys. God speed .
Ed.T.
March 26, 2015
Special person! Great neighbor RIP love the falvey family Rodney road
Diane & John Furey
March 26, 2015
Mr. P taught our girls and I worked with Arlene at Lakeview. He was a wonderful teacher and a fine man. RIP Mr. P. Deepest sympathy to Arlene and family.
Tom & Mickey Pilson
March 26, 2015
Mr. P will be missed. Always willing to give a helping hand up. He did so much for our township. A true gentle man.
Dave Grieff
March 26, 2015
Mr. "P" was a fantastic teacher who had the ability to reach students, even those without an actual interest in history because he knew how turn mundane facts into living, breathing action in your mind.
He retired from teaching but maintained his level of enthusiasm for everything he did from Township Commissioner to helping ressurect the annual parade in Leedom.
Even after being done with teaching, he continued to serve his community and especially looking after the inte3rests of it's children.
His unending devotion to scouting being a prime example.
Thank-you Mr. "P" for all the wonedrful things you have accomplished and you will always be remembered.
Donna Adam
March 26, 2015
Thanks for leaving this world a better place than you found it, Uncle Jimmy! Hugs to Aunt Arlene, Michael, Michelle and family.
Heather Gallagher-Wilson
March 26, 2015
He made learning fun and exciting and it was always a treat to be in History class with him as your teacher.. Helping out at the school store, he truly loved his students and was one of the greats.. He will be missed..
JJ Ward
March 26, 2015
What an amazing legacy this wonderful man leaves behind! Mr. P. was by far one of the most caring people I've ever had the pleasure to encounter. From his many years helping to mold generations of kids through his teaching, to his many years of strong community service. As an adult I cannot think of another person who had the impact on me that he did. His teaching skills reached far beyond the classroom. I'm deeply sorry for the anguish and pain his family has to endure.
Ralph Scott
March 25, 2015
Mr. P helped teach me respect for others, not to mention History. A great man that will be missed.
March 25, 2015
Arlene, I am So sorry to hear this news. My prayErs are with you and your family.
Debbie Callahan
Cliff Martin
March 25, 2015
Mr P as we all called him as our history teacher back in the day of Ridley South. Great man & a true gentleman. I and many more of us will admire & cherish him forever. RIP Mr P RIP
March 25, 2015
R.I.P Bull
Diana Marini DiMattia
March 25, 2015
Mr. P was my teacher in Ridley South- I still remember the big paddle he had over the chalk board to threaten the unruley boys but he NEVER had to use it! Everyone loved his class and we all learned. He never forgot his students and years later would still say hello when I'd run into him. He was a great guy! Peace to his soul and his family. Diana Marini DiMattia
March 25, 2015
Mr. Pentimall was an awesome man, he was there for everyone with his great stories and that hardy laugh he had. You will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole Pentimall family.
Cathy and Michael Rowat
Michael Dunlap
March 25, 2015
Mr. P Was a Great teacher and he will be missed
Anna Williamson (Knight)
March 25, 2015
My most heartfelt sympathies To all who loved Mr. P. I grew up in Leedom Estates and remember Mr Pentimall as a wonderful man who genuinely cared about everyone. I will never forget his infectious smile and sweet soul.
Bob Baer
March 25, 2015
Jim Pentimall will be truly missed. He was a great history teacher, a great scout leader, and a great commissioner. He attacked history with an enthusiasm and excitement that was very infectious. His love and caring for his students was great and always very obvious. He was always very supportive of Scouting and Scouts, for years as a leader and later as a township commissioner. He would never miss even a single Eagle ceremony, and always spoke with great enthusiasm about the Scouting program and tremendous effort and achievement the new Eagle has made. And of course we'll all miss his endless (truly endless...) stories! I'm proud to have known him as a teacher, leader, and friend for more than 40 years - certainly a highlight of my life. Thank You, Mr. P!
Jim and Cheryl Pisani
March 25, 2015
Mr.P was the greatest teacher you will be missed.Rest in peace
McCafferty family
March 25, 2015
We are truly saddened to hear about Mr. P's passing. He was a great man who will be missed by all of us who knew him. His family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim & Carole Nasella
March 25, 2015
Our thoughts & prayers are with the Pentimall family. Jim was a wonderful man who made an impact on all of the lives he touched.
Jeff Daws
March 25, 2015
My deepest condolences to Mr. P's family and friends. He was a great teacher, coach and a friend to all of us. One can only wish that more teachers could follow his path. He will be sadly missed.
Sharon Latini
March 25, 2015
I am very sad & shocked to hear about the passing of one of Ridley's GREATEST !!! Mr. P was one of a kind..such a good man, he will be missed. My thought's & prayers go out to his family., whom I know he loved dearly !!! RIP Mr P...XXX
Angie Hudson - Szczepaniak
March 25, 2015
Best teacher ever! My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
March 25, 2015
Mr Pentimall was a great teacher and a wonderful man...always remember him in the halls of Ridley South greeting all the students RIP Mr Pentimall!
Joe and Trish Masticola
March 25, 2015
Mr P. A Great teacher, a great neighbor and friend. You did so much for the Leedom and Ridley community. We are saddened With Jim's passing and will never forget this kind man.
RIP Mr P
Eileen & Domenic Pascale
March 25, 2015
We are truly saddened by Jim's passing; an old friend from Ridley and from the school district. Jim was a faithful member of the retired Ridley folks' monthly breakfasts. Ever present at the Scouting ceremonies and events. Our prayers go out to all of the family. With love, Eileen & Domenic Pascale
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