James "Seaweed" Pettie

I belatedly came across the news that Jim had passed. I've lived down south for almost 30 years, but grew up playing hockey in Rochester. I have fond memories of Jim as my goalie coach for several years of Rochester Youth Hockey with head coach Ray Maluta. Jim was a great coach for a hard-headed kid who thought he knew it all. I learned more from him about goaltending (and life) than almost anyone else in hockey. My deepest condolences to his family.

I was 12 years old when I first saw Jim I was a young goalie at the time and a huge Bruins fan I grew up in New Haven and he was a must see every-time in town to play the Nighthawks. He may be gone but I am blessed with the memories he gave me and a lot of others, I am 56 now and still would think of the games he played here and briefly with the Bruins. Rest In Peace god bless you Seaweed....

My heart is broken to hear the news of Seaweed. Jim called me often.. He always had something funny to say about the good old years playing with my Uncle Barry Smith. There were alot of laughs and tears on both sides of the conversation. When my uncle passed 6 years ago yesterday, ( Sept 7th 2013) Jim was devastated to hear. We spoke for hours that day. He told me also about taking my Grandma on a date to go and watch a canuck vs Boston game here in Vancouver. Seaweed had a heart of gold....

To the Pettie family. He was a true sports hero in Rochester. He will be missed by many who knew him. May he rest in peace! He nicknamed my son at Niagara " Rudy" for making the D-1 hockey team as a walk on.

To the Pettie Family
Please accept my humble condolences on the passing of Jim. I knew him over many hockey seasons and he could always make me laugh. He was always fun and I was terribly saddened to hear of his passing. I know he will be greatly missed.

Weed , I lived in Boston when you played for the Bruins .. and am originally from Rochester. I saw most of your career and always enjoyed watching you play. Your toughness and tenacity will always be something I admire. Rest In Peace Weed you will be missed terribly...

To the Pettie family....
We are so sorry for your loss. We knew Jim during his Amerk years. He was a good man and had a great sense of humor! May you find comfort in beautiful memories of him.

Sincerely,

Condolences to Jim's family and friends. Jim was a great friend during the Amerks years. Chris Petsos and I actually shared a town house with Jim and Gary Carr. We had a lot of great times together, including a trip to Florida. Unfortunately, Jim and I lost track as I transferred to Cincinnati due to my job. However, I will never forget the way he lit up a room and his sense of humor. Again, I hope Kara and all of Jim's family know he will be missed. Jim was truly one of a kind.

My condolences to Jim's family, What a great person he was, a man of his word, a great friend, and the best of dad's, He will be missed by us all, Luv ya my friend.