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JAMES STARKE DITTMAR

West Newton, Massachusetts

Jul 13, 1944 – Jan 3, 2024

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July 13, 1944
DIED
January 3, 2024
LOCATION
West Newton, Massachusetts

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DITTMAR, James Starke Prominent Boston Attorney James Starke Dittmar was born on July 13, 1944 in Mount Lebanon Pennsylvania. Jim was a product of the post-war American suburbs and high quality public education. Jim graduated magna cum laude and as "First Citizen" in the Amherst College Class of...

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he was my dorm proctor at Amherst. very intense

Rest in peace Jim. Will Siegfried is

I remember him well. Sat next to him in home room at mt Lebanon high school. Also remember how smart he was. We had some fun conversations although I´m pretty sure he thought I was some giggly girl. I´m impressed with all of his accomplishments although not surprised. My husband Rob graduated with his sister Susan. So sorry for his passing.

My heart goes out to Jim's family. He was a remarkable lawyer and supportive of me when I was at the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights.