JAMES P. "JIMMY" ROWLAND

Hey Jimmy, I’m still here. I remember when We were in high school. Once a year the fathers club put on boxing matches. Jimmy enter the contest and I was his second. We went into the auditorium to a packed house of 7000 people. The auditorium irrupted with a deafening cheer. It was so exciting. His opponent was a black youngster by the name of Willie Callahan.Unfortunately Jimmy lasted two seconds and was counted out in the first round. My career as a boxing promoter and Jimmy’s career as a...

Dear Sally, and family,
I was so saddened to find out about Jimmy's passing. I'm sure he is greatly missed by you and all your family. I first met Jimmy back in kindergarden at Louisa Mae Allcott school and were the best of friends all our lives.
God rest!

My thoughts are with Mrs. Rowland and the entire Rowland family. I have so many fond memories of visits to Rocky River. Mr. Rowland enjoyed a spirited political debate almost as much as he loved to talk sports. What he really loved, and passionately, was his family. He was a wonderful man.

I never knew your dad, Brian, but I am sorry for your loss and will keep you and your children in my thoughts. Linda Schnell

To the Rowland family - We are so sorry for your loss and know he will be missed. (We will miss him at the library, too) Peace - Joyce and Jim Haller

My deep sympathy to Sally, son-in-law Tim, my 3 grandsons and all the family. An Irish tradition carried forward -