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James (Jim) Michael DiLoreto

East Tawas, Michigan

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James Michael DiLoreto, "the bassman", age 75, played his "one last note" on June 24, 2025.Born on Feb. 2, 1950 in Detroit, the family moved to Oscoda in 1960. Jim graduated from Oscoda High School and from Central Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science degree. He had resided in Greenbush...

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Worked with Jim at the Secretary of State Office in Harrisville. He was great boss and a good friend. RIP Jim.

Jim and I were members of the CMU Marching Band in 1967. We got back together again in 2002 when we started working together doing pit orchestras for Tawas Bay Players and Shoreline Players of Oscoda. We were also part of Soundwaves Jazz Orchestra, Jim Sapp´s Shoreline Jazz Ensemble, The Old Time Connection and Fusion Trio. He supplied us with vegetables from his garden every summer for many years. I´ll remember Jim as a really good bass player and a good friend. I´ll miss him. Rest In...

Jim was a very special person and will be missed by those who were fortunate enough to be his friend. He remembered me with generous amounts of beautiful vegetables from his garden which he also gave to many others. I was fortunate to play music with Jim in various groups and venues over the years. In all that time I never remember Jim being late or unprepared for rehearsals or performances. I will miss you Jim but I know we will one day be reunited on the other side and enjoy the most...