Holyoke, Massachusetts
James T. Ziggy Sears, passed away peacefully on his 83rd birthday, Saturday October 18, 2014 at the Holyoke Soldiers Home. He was born in Holyoke, son of the late Edward J. and Mary A. (Doherty) Sears and was a graduate of the former Saint Jerome High School. James was a United States Air Force...
Read MoreZiggy Sears was a wonderful person and an inspiration to me and many others. As the leader of Explorer Scout Post 33 at St. Jerome, he gave countless hours of encouragement and guidance to all of us who looked up to him and served as a great exampled of generosity and kindness. From the age of 14 to 17 he was one of the most important figures in my life. I will always remember him fondly.
Mark Kelly
October 29, 2014 | Riverside, CA
What a great photographer and good person. If there was a photo opportunity in Holyoke, Ziggy was there! Happy memories from the days at the Transcript-Telegram.
My condolences to the family.
Karen Lempke Bernier
October 29, 2014 | Holyoke, MA
A good person with a huge heart. We are blessed to call you friend.
Ed and Corinne Renauld
October 23, 2014 | West Townsend, MA
RIP Ziggy! We had a lot of fun anf the T-T
Bill Greaney
October 23, 2014 | Holyoke, MA
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
keeley
October 22, 2014 | Holyoke, MA
Ziggy, A very caring and giving person. You took care of us unfortunate kids in the explorer scouts. You were also a dear friend of my whole family and a father figure. The imprint you made on my life was forever. Thank You!
My prayers are with your family.
Rick and Pat Petit
Westfield, Ma
October 22, 2014
Holyoke will always leave a light on for you Ziggy.
October 22, 2014 | Holyoke
A good and decent man, who loved his City of Holyoke.
Rest in Peace Ziggy.
Mitch Ogulewicz
October 22, 2014 | Travelers Rest, SC
Ziggy at work 2008/ Jim Manning(one of his many students)
October 22, 2014