James D. Takacs

Dear Allison, Rosemary, Grace, Donna, and Frank, I only recently heard about Jim's death, all these years later. I was friends with Jim for most of our time at the U of R. We had several classes together, both worked in the dining hall, and we both lived at Helen Wood Hall. Jim was one of the most helpful, reliable friends I had, then or now. He even cut my hair several times. He saw that I had trimmed my bangs - very badly. He said, "Why do you do this to yourself? Next time let me do it."...

Dear Allison, so sorry to hear the news about Jim. I was out of state when notified, and certainly wish I could have been there to say good bye to him, and to express my deepest sympathies to you and the family. As you may recall, upon joining the DAs office in 1986, Jim was that first person I met, entrusted to teach me the ropes. He was handling bail arguments that day and I sat next to him. He really was my first teacher for the first few months on the job. Through those initial years...

Alison and Family:
We are so sorry to hear of the recent passing of your husband Jim and words are difficult to find at this time. Please know that we are praying for you and your family and ask God to be with you in a very special way. May God bless you always.

You are in our thoughts and prayers, Alison and children. We are sure wonderful things awaited Jim. The Gallaghers(Binghamton).

Dear Allison,
There are no words I can say to console you or bring relief from the grief that you must feel. Jim was a wonderful man, husband, father and friend to all who knew him. I will always feel blessed that I had the opportunity to know him and call him my friend.
To Rosemary and Grace - your Dad was a very special person who touched so many lives. I see your Dad's strength in each of you. I know you will carry his love, his memories and his spirit with you always.
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Working with Jim at White Inker was always a pleasure. Jim's quiet demeaner and quick sense of humor was wonderful. I often teased him about his Nascar and Beenie Baby decorations in his office. We used to rearrange them when he was out, and he would quickly put them back in order when he returned. A clear sign of his organized, keen mind. He will be fondly remembered. Alison, you and the girls are in my thoughts and prayers in the days ahead.

Dear Alison, Rosemary, Grace, Frank, and Donna,

Just last night I learned of Jim's passing. I was crushed, and very upset that I could not be with you to celebrate his life. I spent four years with Jim at the University of Rochester, and remained close with him for several years after. Only recently did we re-connect our friendship. He was there for me when I needed support during our college years. A very special, caring, and warm person. A true friend indeed. To Alison,...

I was so sad to read about Jim's passing. Although now a long way away in Afghanistan, I was in Scott's office while Jim was there - what a joy he was to work with. My thoughts are with the family.

Dear Allison,
I am deeply distressed to hear the sad news of Jim's untimely death. I was on Jim's team when he was at the DA's office, and he was unfailingly kind and thoughtful, and greatly respected by everyone he dealt with. I don't remember a more trustworthy and considerate person during my tenure there.
i am in Alaska and therefore not able to come to his funeral, but I will be there with you and your family in spirit, and send you my deepest sympathy and my love,
Lucy