James Paul McCallister III

I miss you dear friend Jim and it is hard to believe you are not amongst us!l But I know you are having fun up in the heaven!

It is very hard to believe that it has been a year since we lost Jim! I had known Jim through culinary competitions years ago. He was the. Most kind hearted gentle giving professional whom had a passion for sharing his knowledge amongst young culinarians. Jim was a Class act and I always looked forward to talking to him. Jim was a true friend whom had his way of connecting with people. He was well respected amongst his colleagues and friends. I do miss you brother and I know you are in...

I worked with Jim many years ago in the 1970´s at the Greenfield Street Restaurant in Buffalo NY. He was a gentle thoughtful young man who was just beginning his career in cooking back then. It was a collectively run Natural Foods restaurant where we all wore bandanas for head coverings and tried to change the world through a better approach to eating and dining. I lost touch with Jim after he left and am so sorry to hear of his passing. There is joy though in reading of the very full life...

In loving memory of Jim McCallister Patty and Alex Darvishi

With sincere sympathy to you and your family, may your fond memories of Jim ease your pain. Love, Ann and Chris

In terms of character, temperament, kindness, humility and generosity, he was one of the best men I've ever known. We were friends for 45 years. To Trish, Jenny, Lauren, Emily...I hope that his memory and basic goodness comforts you in the months and years ahead.

My heart hurt on Christmas Eve, when I learned of Jim´s passing. I wished I had been a better friend to Jim, and all of your family, as you lovingly cared for him throughout his illness. His kind and loving demeanor, and his ever present smile will never be forgotten. The funeral service offered in his memory touched my heart deeply as Lauren, Jenny, and Emily spoke so lovingly about their dad. Our tears flowed as we remembered the man who was the heart of your family. We send you our deepest...

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jim and Trish were the first folks I met before I purchased my home. They were so gracious and helpful in answering my questions and putting me at ease that I didn't think twice before I made an offer and I'm so glad I did. I knew Jim to be a kind and gentle soul who always had a warm smile on his face and a positive comment. He was a humble guy who was always willing to lend a hand and share his vast knowledge of cooking, grilling and meat smoking with his neighbors. Jim always brought...