James Ivacic Obituary
GREENSBORO — James Vincent Ivacic passed away peacefully on March 22, 2012 at his home in Greensboro, NC.
He was 67 years old. James was born and raised in Jersey City, NJ. He was one of six children born to the late Elanor Carrado Ivacic. He has one surviving brother, Frank Ivacic. In 1975 he relocated with his family to Greensboro, NC to further his career with Ciba-Geigy. He retired in 2004 after 34 years of service. During his retirement he enjoyed traveling, volunteering at Moses Cone Hospital and spending time with his family and friends. He was a loving husband, devoted father and admired by many. Surviving are his wife Carol Miller Ivacic, his mother-in-law Adele Miller and two daughters - Jeanine Ivacic Jansen and husband Joost and three grandchildren Adriaan, Jasper and Julian and Kristine Ivacic Hahn and husband Cary and two grandchildren Parker and Tyler.
Friends and family are invited to attend a memorial luncheon between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Tuesday March 27, 2012 at 1207 Lakewood Drive Greensboro, NC.
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Dan Acker
March 19, 2019
It is so hard to believe that the years have passed. Much has changed. I'm so sorry Jim missed so many new experiences. Regrettably, I have lost touch with Jim's family. I still often think of good old Jim - puffing on his big cigar and laughing deeply, enjoying a good story over poker. Or our famous camping/rafting trip where Jim went overboard and had to be pulled back into the raft. He was such a good sport. I miss him! I hope the family is doing well ... Dan
Robert St. John
April 1, 2012
Dear Carol and Family. Jim taught me a lot about the company. I remembered Jim from the old days. I learned a lot from him. He and I came down from NYC. We both learned about this new place and built a new home and families. I will always remember how hard he worked and how he handled the stress.
Bob St. John Milford Delaware
Kathleen Carty
March 30, 2012
Dear Carol, I was so saddened to hear of the loss of your husband. Kathy Carty from Women's Hospital.
March 29, 2012
Dear Carol & family. Nick & I were sad to learn the Jim passed away. We always remembered him sitting on the steps smoking his cigar. Our deepest sympathy.Eileen & Nick Macchia.
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Juergen & Nicole Flaig
March 28, 2012
Dear Carol,
Jim and you have been an important root to when I came to Greensboro and thank you so very much for your kindness and your welcome in your family.
Please know that both Nicole and I were with you in our thoughts and prayers, particularly yesterday, and will be for the days coming. We are reassured that you are well surrounded by your family and your loved ones.
With lots of love,
Nicole and Juergen
Carmen Noboa
March 27, 2012
Dear Carol & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. May you be comforted by fond memories. Jim was a great guy, always helpful and smiling. He will be missed by all who knew him.
With sympathy,
Leonard Parker
March 27, 2012
It is with great sadness that I learn of Jim's passing. When Jim joined the MIS staff in 1975 he came in like we had known him forever. He was the consummate professional and a true gentleman. His team served my department and always was clearly outstanding in everything he did for our company. Better yet, he was a friend and a wonderful role model for all who worked for him and for those of us who watched from afar. I will always fondly remember his kindness and humor. He had an infectious laugh and prized his family, openly. He had so many admirable traits that we all were beneficiaries from just being around him. I was sad when he left our company and relished the many lunches we had together with other retirees from our company. It had been a short time since I was able to enjoy one of those meals with my friends and now will have an open space one held by one of the great people I have known. I hope the family finds solace knowing that Jim touched so many people in his career and life. We will sorely miss this wonderful person!
Leonard & Karen Parker
March 27, 2012
Joan, Kristin and I were shocked and saddened by Jim's passing. He was a good guy and a good friend and will be missed.
Bill Lauterbach
Terri Vigil
March 27, 2012
I was so sad to hear of Jim's passing we volunteered at Moses Cone together, He was such a kind and thoughtful man. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. He will surely be missed.
Lynn Chafin
March 27, 2012
Dear Ivacic Family, I was so sad to hear today that Jim died. He was my first boss at Syngenta/Ciba-Geigy. I have a fond memory of he and I laughing until we almost cried over a task at work - he supported his people and made it easy and fun for the work to get done - sounds like he did the same in his volunteer work, also. I think he made a big impact because he genuinely cared in addition to being a very smart man. I am so sorry for your loss and will hold you in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Debra Lunsford
March 26, 2012
Dear Ivacic Family,
I was so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. He always had a smile on his face and was a true gentleman when we worked together at Ciba-Geigy. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
March 26, 2012
Dear Mrs. Ivacic and family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Jim. I am a nurse in the Recovery Room at Cone hospital, where Jim was our faithful and helpful volunteer. He always had a smile, and helped us a great deal with the families of patients having surgery. We will miss him very much.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mary Ann Shaver RN
Butch Lovell
March 26, 2012
I am so very sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Carol, you and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers. Jim was fantastic to work with and taught us all a great deal! His stories were always great and I know that his family came first. He will be sorely missed.
J Wright
March 26, 2012
Dear Ivacic Family,
I am very sorry to hear of Jim's passing.
I worked with Jim at Ciba-Geigy.
Jim always had a smile on his face whenever I saw him. He will truly be missed. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Brooks Truitt
March 26, 2012
I'm very sorry to learn of Jim's passing. He was a great colleague to know and work with. My condolences to his family.
Beverly Thompson
March 26, 2012
Dear Ivacic Family,
I'm am very sad to hear of Jim's passing. I was Jim's admin from 2002 to 2004, when he retired from Syngenta. He was such a dear, sweet man and I enjoyed working with him and have so many fond memories of Jim. He loved his family and talked about you often. I feel blessed to have known Jim and my thoughts and prayers are with you. May God Bless and Comfort Your Family.
Dwane Coble
March 26, 2012
Jeanine and Family,
I'm sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I remember the good days working for Jim at Ciba-Geigy. He was really a great person, both professionally and personally. I am really sorry for your loss. May God Bless You and Your Family.
Herbert Steiert
March 26, 2012
Dear Ivacic Family, with deep sadness I heared today of the death of Jim. It is a pretty long time ago when we established the network connections in our company between Greensboro/Tarrytown and Basel (Switzerland), where Jim took care for the Greensboro part. He was always open, kind and supportive across the ocean and I keep him and his positive attitude always in good memory. Hoping that you will get a lot of support during these very difficult times. Best regards Herbert Steiert (Head of Telecommunications at the time 1992-1996).
Byron Bailiff
March 26, 2012
To Carol and family. You have our sympathy on the loss of a great man and mentor. Jim was a great man, I will miss his infectious laugh, and retain all the fond memories. God Bless as Jim is in a much better place.
John Mitchell
March 26, 2012
Carol and Family,
I am very sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I really enjoyed working with him and will miss him. He was such a great role model for us all. Rest assured that you are in our prayers and thoughts.
Charles (Bud) Garner
March 26, 2012
I'm sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I worked with him for many years and he was a great guy, both professionally and personally. Best wishes to his family.
Perry & Susan Kirkman
March 26, 2012
It is with deep regret that we learned of the passing of Jim Ivacic, a great colleague from our years at Ciba-Geigy, and a great friend. He was one of the first supervisors that I had at Ciba when I first started my career in Management Services in Greensboro, and I will never forget the encouragement and guidance that I received from him, and in the years that we continued with the company. Jim also later had become a supervisor for a special young lady who would eventually become my wife, and he supported our courtship during that time. May he rest in the arms of the Lord, and may his wife Carol, his two daughters, and their families find peace during this time.
Kris Lauterbach
March 25, 2012
Hi Carol, Jeanine and Kristine, I'm so sorry to hear the news. I have such fond memories of Jim from growing up. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Linda Ferdna
March 25, 2012
Carol and Family, You have been such dear friends for over 40 years that we are considered part of the family. You know how much you mean to us. Jim loved and was very dedicated to his family and in the end thats all that matters when all is said. He was a wonderful person...
My prayers and thoughts are with you.....
Gone but never forgotton....Love Linda, Chad and Randal
March 25, 2012
Dear Family..
Deepest Sympathy for Your Loss. I will always remember his Dedication &
Service to the Company..He will be Missed.
Bob Walsh
Harry & Sandy Tompkins
March 25, 2012
Carol and Family, true friends are God's gift to us and You and Jim are one of the greatest gifts in our lives. May the Good lord grant you healing through the loving support of your Family and friends in the days ahead and happiness in your loving memories for your all tomorrows. May God Bless You.
Much Love, Harry and Sandy Tompkins
Louise & Horace Powell
March 25, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Richard Kirby
March 25, 2012
Lois and I were sadden to hear of Jim's passing. I have very fond memories of working with Jim in New York and Greensboro, NC, at CIBA. Its been many years since I last saw Jim, but will always remember his smiles and laughter. Carol, our prayers are lifted up for you and the family.
Martha O'Connell
March 25, 2012
My family and I were so sorry to hear about Jim. We worked together on neighborhood projects for years. He was a very thoughtful and caring person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
stephanie hudson
March 25, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of Jim growing up. My prayers goes out to the family.
Dan Acker
March 25, 2012
My condolences to the Ivacic family. I am so sad over Jim's passing. I met Jim in the summer of 1975 when we both transferred to Greensboro. We became good friends fast. I liked Jim from the start. In those early days we became par 3 golf klutzes together. Over the years we went on to be productive colleagues, fun poker pals and good lunch buddies. When I picture Jim I always see him with a hearty laugh, having a grand time. Jim had a great sense of humor. However, what stands out most in my mind was how he spoke so lovingly of Carol and his whole family. Jim took great pride in his family. It was clear his family brought him much joy and comfort. Jim always had positive stories about his lovely daughters as they grew up to become accomplished women. And he always spoke in absolute glowing terms about his grand-children. I will miss Jim. I already miss him. Rest in peace my friend. -
David Nash
March 25, 2012
Jim was my manager for over 15 years in Ciba-Geigy, he taught me many things & we shared friendship for life. My condolences to Carol & families.
David Nash
Holly Justice
March 25, 2012
Blessed are they that mourn; for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4
AL & Ginnie Sampson
March 25, 2012
Jim was a true friend and fine person. He will be missed by all who knew him. Our condolences to Carol and the Ivacic family.
John Massello
March 25, 2012
It is with great sadness we learned of Jim's passing. To Carol, Kristine and Jeanine our deepest and most sincere sympathies. Jim was a coworker, teacher and great friend in our many years together at Ciba-Geigy. We spent many hours together working on projects and sharing our knowledge. We will always remember our great times at the I.C.A Conferences and the fellowship that was so strong during those times.
To my dearest friend, may you rest in eternal peace and may we all cherish the times we shared together.
John & Lesley Massello
Marty Troum
March 25, 2012
My heartfelt condolences to the Ivacic family on the passing of a great friend of mine. Being a former Geigy and Ciba-Geigy guy, my memories of the time with Jim bring a smile to my face. He will be missed.
Jan Hancock
March 25, 2012
Jim was my partner on the surgical desk at Cone for a number of years. Everyone who knew Jim there will miss him greatly! May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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