James Graff

Every time I go to the Coliseum, I think of Jimmy and miss him. Every day, I hang up my keys using the carousel ring he gave me, because I was the only person who correctly identified it, and I remember him and miss him. He was such a thoughtful, kind, and deeply interesting person.

Jim , you cross my mind often. Thank you for your kindness.

I looked up Jim because he was my boyfriend when I was 15 and he was 17. I used to take the train up from San Jose and he would sneak me into Candlestick. So sorry he passed. When someone says "so?" I still say "so? Sew buttons on your underwear" some saying I picked up from him that stuck with me. Just a tiny piece of legacy I picked up from him and carried on. We are all a conglomeration of each other in that way. He will not be forgotten.

I'm a little late to do this, but would feel remiss if I didn't leave some words for a good friend. I first 'met' Jimmy at Pacific Cafe off of Geary. I had brought my visiting parents in, and Jimmy was eating at the booth across from us, and effectively became part of the family that night. We talked baseball and the City and about family into the night over seafood and crappy wine. It was awesome. I hadn't realized that I had been seeing Jimmy at least once every time I went to a game at...

I've known Jimmy since the ballpark opened in 2000. Initially, I was drawn by the hot dogs, which are the best. As time went on we became friends. Jimmy always remembered my name. He had an infectious smile and loved to chat. We mostly talked baseball and sometimes he'd fill me in on his remodeling jobs. I will miss him. God bless you, my friend.