James P. "Jip" Menapace

I can still hear Jip's hearty laugh as he tended bar for Atlas patrons. My brother and I could always get a coke and a candy bar at Jip's when we were small. Jip was one of those characters who made Atlas such a great place to grow up in!

Dear Betty, Fr. Jim gave me this information of Jip's passing, my Sympathy to you and the family..I know how hard this is as I lost Frank April 24th, 2014. He was 77 and had colon cancer...My love and prayers to all of you...it was such a pleasure to meet you on our trip to Atlas. God Bless and Comfort you in this Great Loss of Jip. Love, Karen Parcels (Menapace)

Betty, Patty, Marianne, Jim and Mark, and your families,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you remember and celebrate Jip's life. God's peace be with you all.

Betty & Family, I was reading the Item online and came across the sad news of Jip's passing. He is a true legend in Atlas. Whenever my son, Jeff, and my niece and nephew were in town, they were always delighted to visit Jip's train display. Jeff as an adult still speaks fondly of our trips back home. I will also never forget how both Betty & Jip treated my parents with patience and respect. Jip certainly has a fast track to Heaven.

Dear Jim and family,
Tom and I were so sorry to hear about your father. He was a great man.

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

Really sorry to hear of "Jips" death. My thoughts and prayers to his family.

Dear Betty and family,
Jip and my husband Skip were life long friends and I know you will miss him. Our family always enjoyed the visits with your family. God bless, Jip will be missed very much.

So sorry for your loss, Marianne and family. May he rest in peace.