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RIP Jim I can't believe we lost such a legend. Love and Peace -Amy Aumick, Space Coast Florida
Amy Aumick
November 15, 2011 | Space Coast, FL
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James M. Rancilio
Flint, Michigan
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Flint, Michigan
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Send FlowersRANCILIO, James M. - Of Frankenmuth, age 57, died Thursday, September 8, 2011 at his residence. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, September 12, 2011 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Father Robert Byrne officiating. Private burial in Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton Township, Michigan. Those desiring may make contributions to Bullard Sanford Memorial Library in Vassar or Flint Community Players. Visitation 1-8 p.m. Sunday and 9:30 a.m. Monday until the time of the service at the funeral home. James was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 19, 1954, the son of John and Josephine (Valentino) Rancilio. He was a current active member for the Flint Community Players, where he was the Costume Designer. Mr. Rancilio was named Michigan Librarian of the Year in 2007. He had been a Library Director in Vassar since 1987. Prior to Vassar, Mr. Rancilio was a branch librarian for Genesee District Library and a school library/media specialist for Grand Blanc Community Schools. He was also active in the Vassar Area Arts Council, the Vassar Chamber of Commerce and the Vassar Cool Cities Committee. Surviving are mother, Josephine; brothers, and sister, John (Sue); Rosalie (Terrance) McCarthy and Robert; five nieces, Julie, Peggy, Nancy (Dennis), Laura and Diana (Brian); one nephew, Philip (Mary); three great-nephews and one great-niece. He was preceded in death by his father, John. Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com.
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Jim Rancilio was a great man. It's as simple as that. He cared about those around him. It's rare to see someone of his caliber stay in a small community and breathe life into it such as he did. His professionalism is usually lost to bigger libraries in larger cities. Vassar was a better place to live because of programs and grant monies he worked tirelessly to produce. Thank you Jim for being a friend, and most importantly, showing me an example of how to live my own life for the betterment...
Eric Peterson
September 23, 2011 | Wellington, FL
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I worked with Jim on creating trips for the Library and he was more than a customer. He was a great friend. I will miss him terribly!
John Henry
September 12, 2011 | Davison, MI
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He was a great person to be around
Doug McLain
September 12, 2011 | Burton, MI
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Jim was a dedicated and fearless advocate for Michigan public libraries. May all that he strived for continue on in his memory. He will be greatly missed.
Tari Dusek, Thomas Twp. Library
September 12, 2011 | Saginaw, MI
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I worked with Jim at the Davison Library years ago. We always had a good time and he was a great boss!
Michelle McLain-Kuerbitz
September 12, 2011 | Grand Blanc, MI
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Jim was a tireless advocate of library services and communities. He was innovative, hard working and lots of fun!
We miss you Jim, but your inspiration lives on!
Elizabeth Andresen
September 11, 2011 | Bay City, MI
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Jim was a brilliant and hard working man. His contribution to the library and to Vassar will be deeply missed. A wonderful friend...
Dave Wineman, Abadata Computer Corp.
Dave Wineman
September 11, 2011 | Sebewaing, MI
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He left a legacy in Vassar that goes beyond the additions to the physical building of the library. With his vision and quiet strength, he brought the thought of a library as a center of the community to life.
Dave Steele
September 11, 2011 | Vassar, MI
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