James "Jim" Korenowsky

I met Jim when we used to swim in Mayor Pete's pool with Red, Paul & Melvin in the late 50's, early 60's. We were not close friends. But, he always seemed to move at his own pace & to do his own thing. I admire that.

I played many a pick-up game of basketball with Jim at Elmwood Park while growing up in the 1970s. Although he was about 12 years older, he played with an ageless enthusiasm. Jim was a guy you wanted on your team...always hustling, selfless, and tough. Years later, while working in athletics at Midpark we crossed paths again, as he was officiating countless basketball games--never losing a step nor his enthusiam for the sport. He was truly a good guy, so unassuming. A true gem from "Old"...

Jim, Phil Sadick and I made a memorable road trip down to visit Rich Sadick after he finished boot camp at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. In spite of the sad outcome, it meant a lot to Rich, and we never forgot the bonding experience of our trip of our trip during those difficult times. Rest in peace my friend.

Jimmy was a good friend in high school. A kind man, very intelligent, great sense of humor. Rest peacefully, Jim. You are home.

Jimmy Korenowsky - the man, the myth, the legend! In our family, he was all those things as he played football when my Dad was head coach. Even as a young one, I could tell from what I heard that Jim was full of "hustle" and gave 110% . He and my Dad stayed in touch all these years and he and his son used to come by and cut my Dad´s yard...I´m sure it was for a fraction of what they could have charged! Jimmy often stuck around and when I stopped by, they would be sitting at the dining...