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2015
JAMES WIMSATT Obituary
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James McS.Wimsatt, Jr.
July 16, 2023
James was my first cousin - one of my father's, James McSherry Wimsatt's, older brother's sons. We shared many good times together in New Haven. Hello,Nancy.
Larry Treadwell
July 11, 2022
I knew James when we were teenagers. James was a friend of the Talismen, my first band. I gave him a bass guitar lesson once in his backyard. I think it was his first. Boy, did he go far with his love for music or what! I have so many of his songs in my computer, which I treasure. I miss seeing him on my trips back to New Haven, and sitting in with his band. He made me feel like I was the only person that mattered when we talked.
Floatin’fred
April 16, 2021
Hard to believe 6 years has past since James passing! Opened a e-mail titled “Remembering James...” truth be told, I’ll never forget him! Seeing a lone sparrow on a wire or hedge always brings be a memory of James. Looking forward to seeing you again on the other side!
GILBERT SKIDMORE
April 16, 2019
Thinking mostly now of Nancy coping without James around to be there. recently thought about them all, gone now.
James is always around in my memories. Nancy, We hope you are well and managing. anything we can do pls let us know. Gil Skidmore
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gary bimonte
April 16, 2019
miss jim miss seeing him and nancy on sunday nights for pizza @ pepes , we shared some laughs... he had some great stories
John Patton
July 2, 2016
Just found out, living a long way away.
I knew James twice. First as a childhood fellow adventurer on geology trips with his father Bill. I was enthusiastic. James endured. We both frequently threw up as a result of Bill's driving habit: rhythmic acceleration and braking.
I moved away. Later in life I spent more time in New Haven attending to my mother Libby. James was a close friend of hers, the Prices, and Mary Weigand. The generational difference seemed not to matter at all and enriched all their lives.
William Clay Howe
June 22, 2015
James was the brother of my college roommate Al Wimsatt, but James was an unforgettable man in his own right, a great loss to all of us, but particularly for Nancy. 30 minutes spent with James were 30 wonderful minutes.
May 20, 2015
Dear Nancy Lee,
I am so sad to hear of your loss from my sister Sara today. James was like a big brother to our brother Chris, especially during the New England Comedia days. I send you my heartfelt best wishes,
Nancy Lee Snyder
Christine Ohlman
May 3, 2015
I will be honored to sing at the memorial today in James' memory. His passing leaves a hole in all of our hearts. Nancy, my deepest condolences and respect
April 27, 2015
He will be missed. My condolences to Nancy Lee.
Valerie Clark
April 27, 2015
So sorry to hear Nancy. What a great great guy !
God speed Jim
Clay
April 26, 2015
Rest in Peace James. -Pete Z.
April 26, 2015
We will miss James and his influence on the local music scene. I've been seeing him play with my youngest child Jessica since she was around 4 and now soon to be 12 at the local Farmer's Market with Dick Neal and at Best Video with The Lonesome Sparrows. She would always request and he would always play for her "My Blue Boat". She has been learning guitar and clarinet in part because of him. Our deepest regrets to family and friends!
Mike Hamden, CT
Margie Jack
April 26, 2015
Jimmy Jack. So many memories. You and Nancy were always friends and mentors to me for so many year's. You lit up a room when you arrived in it. What i loved most about you , your funny wit , your love for your wife was so beautiful it gave us all hope to find that special soulmate. The giant rock you gave Nancy on her birthday . You left a legacy of music and kindness, and funny memories. It was an honor to know you James. Nancy my love to you always , my dear. Such a loss of a great man. My thoughts are with you Nancy Lee. Thank you James for the kindness and the welcome sign at the door always.
Michael Wheatley
April 25, 2015
I never remember a time when James came into Best and and the store didn't light up with his presence. He was a great co-worker and friend. My thoughts and prayers are especially with Nancy Lee.
Katie Gerhard
April 24, 2015
Peace to my big brother JV xo Wishing Peace to Nancy Lee Abbey , Scout and Rosalitta
Mary Melillo
April 24, 2015
Such a beautiful soul! Such a kind spirit! My deepest sympathy to you Nancy!
gary bimonte
April 24, 2015
another piece of my heart is taken , R.I.P. my dear friend , my deepest and heartfelt condolances to nancy lee .... i will miss you james
Jon Peckman
April 24, 2015
A super kind man whose enthusiasm about everything I will sorely miss. A true artist. R.I.P.
April 23, 2015
James,
You were what I strived to be.....May you find Peace and Happiness up there!
Wendell Reder
April 23, 2015
I played in a Rock'N'Roll Band with James and other members in the early 70's. We all practiced in his basement. He was a Tall guy for sure !! Great Guitarist !! God Bless Him in Heaven !! Good Bye old friend !!
David Lewis
April 23, 2015
The grace of James will always stand as my notion, my benchmark of how a good man might treat others. His kindness was unparalleled and his legacy will be carried in every hum, each pint of ale and forever in the spirit of those he met. My thoughts, my love, and my dreams James. Thank you.
Gil, Carol and Jaclyn Skidmore
April 23, 2015
We were shocked and saddened to hear of James's untimely death.
So many wonderful memories growing up in east rock. please know Nancy you are in our prayers.
Mandolin Steve
April 23, 2015
A pleasure and honor to have known him, even more so to have been in a band with him. He was one of the original members of Washboard Slim and the Bluelights. My fondest memory of this is how he and Ms Dee used to go back and forth singing "Down By The Riverside" (our take on Sister Rosetta Tharpe's version) - it got really gospel sometimes.
But I really cherish how he used to call me "Mando" and then changed it to "Mango." Now I live in mango country (in fact, it's mango season), and this thought pops into my head pretty often.
He was a great guy - very talented, big-hearted, and funny as all get-out.Glad to have known Nancy, too. They were so good together. He was proud of her having introduced Buffalo hot wings to the Elm City way back when, before they became so widespread. Glad to have some memories to keep him alive in my mind and heart.
David
April 23, 2015
IT's impossible to quantify all that James did for this community and what a great loss this is.
Dennis D'Amato
April 23, 2015
Quite possibly saved my life way back when. Something special about James that so many of us understood. My deepest condolences Nancy Lee.
Dennis D'Amato
Floatinfred
April 23, 2015
Well they built the Titanic to be one of a kind, but many ships have ruled the seas
They built the Eiffel Tower to stand alone, but they could build another if they please
Taj Mahal, the pyramids of Egypt, are unique I suppose
But when they built you, brother, they broke the mold
RIP brother
Rocky Lawrence
April 23, 2015
Please accept our condolences from our family to yours.
rob callahan
April 23, 2015
...thank you James for elevating and enriching the New Haven music scene...
April 23, 2015
thank you for all the years of music and supporting us all, james...rest in peace...thoughts and prayers to your family and all your friends...bobo lavorgna
Hank Hoffman
April 23, 2015
The loss of James is heartbreaking. There is far too little kindness and beauty in the world and James offered both qualities up in abundance. We will all miss his gracious presence. But James will live on in our hearts, thoughts and in his music.
Mary Snyder
April 23, 2015
We have lost such an amazing and powerful light. His way of living taught each of us how to be better, and Doug and I and the crew at Replay will miss him terribly. We will honor his memory by doing what he asked of us all - treat each other well and help when we can. Peace to you, Nancy Lee. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
bradford jacobs
April 23, 2015
just to hear his voice whether in song or conversation will be greatly missed.
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