Sonoma, California
1931 - 2016
July 18, 1931 - Oct. 22, 2016 Proud native of Northern Ireland and longtime Sonoma resident James Henry McElroy died Oct. 22, in Vacaville. Jim was as proud of his Northern Ireland roots as he was of his well-known Bagpipe playing. Jim was born on July 18, 1931, in County Down, Northern...
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Jim - from teenage years through adulthood you make up my memories. Walking over the hill at The Greenpeace Festival playing the bagpipes, many family dinners with Calvin & Marcia, visiting at the pubs...all great fun. You will be missed.
Cindy Preston
November 02, 2016 | Moraga, CA
Dear Mr. Mac, bagpipe instructor
It was a pleasure getting to know you in my short months of playing bagpipes. Even though I did not pursue it sadly, I am very grateful for your time of trying to help me with my then goal. I will always cherish the kind words you said to my peers and I to help us challenge ourselves to do our best on playing bagpipes. Whenever the Scarlet Brigade Pipe Band play our ever so famous fanfare they will always remember your kind attitude and spirit. May...
Serrine Viegas
October 29, 2016 | Fairfield, CA
Dear Mr. Mac, bagpipe instructor
It was a pleasure getting to know you in my short months of playing bagpipes. Even though I did not pursue it sadly, I am very grateful for your time of trying to help me with my then goal. I will always cherish the kind words you said to my peers and I to help us challenge ourselves to do our best on playing bagpipes. Whenever the Scarlet Brigade Pipe Band play our ever so famous fanfare they will always remember your kind attitude and spirit. May...
Serrine Viegas
October 29, 2016 | Fairfield, CA
It was my pleasure to know Jim , unfortunately,only for a short time. He was clearly a man of great character and commitment.
May you R.I.P. Jim
Robyn Moss
October 29, 2016 | Napa, CA
To Dot and family...One of the many special memories... was that the two of you were the greatest greeters at St. Andrew...for the second service... always a smile and a huge hug... what a great way to start the day... one of the pillars of St. Andrew and the valley... I am sure you are playing your bag pipes..."When the Saints Go Marching in..."...don't stop... prayers for all the family and friends... Remember that He cares.. Odessa Sanden
October 28, 2016
Jim (on left) at a Carmel Art Festival 1981
Paul Olson
October 28, 2016
Dorothy, Jim was such a wonderful man and a distinguished piper. He was always my first choice at Nadeau Family Funeral Home where he provided his services regularly. He will be missed. He was the finest and touched many lives.
Sincerely,
Steve Nadeau
October 28, 2016
Mr McElroy was a great man with a solid laugh and brilliant smile. I was honored to know him.
Jose McNeill
October 28, 2016
Uncle Jim,
You will be missed
Joanne & David Steinmetz
October 27, 2016 | San Mateo, CA