James A. Arpante

I lost touch with you over the years but your help, advice and counsel was very much appreciated and will never be forgotten. You were a success and you "did it your way". Rest in peace Jim, enjoy your motorcycle rides in heaven and know you will never be forgotten. Cousin Tom Arpante.

Rest in Heaven´s Eternal Peace, dear Cousin! I shall miss all of the heart to heart chats we had whenever we met by chance!

The world has lost an amazing man but Heaven has gained another Saint! Please pray for us my dear cousin! My mom was always so proud of you and would always write to me about your many accomplishments! God's Blessings Always,

A Spirited and Wise man who enjoyed life, laughter and knowledge. GOD BLESS. Matthew Pictrowski Dawn Pierson

You will always be Santa to me.Rest well,Jim. The world has lost a good one.

It's been a pleasure knowing Jim not only as a friend for many years, but also being one of his colleagues on the Pittsfield City Council. He is among the most honorable individuals I've had the pleasure knowing. Rest in peace my friend.

Jim was the first person I met in the Summer of 1965 as new student at Berkshire Community College on 2nd Street. He took me under his wing that day. My indoctrination began with Jim springing for lunch---a vending machine sandwich (which Jim said was kindly "donated" by the school ) and and a beer! Jim became my role model. He could answer a question immediately upon being awakened by a teacher (true story) and could party with the best of them. Let's just say I had a bit of success with...

To the Arpante family, Jim was a great guy. My heartfelt sympathy to you all. I will always remember Jim.

I am so sorry to hear of the sudden death of Jim Arpante, l was one of his students at BCC, What a great teacher! He was passionate about the Constitution and he made it interesting with his teaching style. A friendly and caring person. You will be missed!