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1962

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2020

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JAMES CONZELMAN Obituary

CONZELMAN--James. James Gleason Conzelman III, of Fairfield, CT, December 7, 1962 - December 25, 2020. Beloved husband of Adrienne Ruger Conzelman and adored father of Nicholas, Carolina and William, son of the late James G. Conzelman Jr. and the late Clare F. Shepley, and grandson of the late "Jimmy" Conzelman, Football Hall of Famer. Above and beyond everything, Jim was devoted to Adrienne, his partner in life, and his three children. He loved them to his core, just as he loved life and lived it to its fullest. A true gentleman with immense charm, humor and kindness, he made all those he met happier. Born in St. Louis, MO, Jim moved to Fairfield, CT in 1967 attending Fairfield Country Day School, where he served as a Trustee from 2009 to 2014. Jim graduated from Groton School in 1980 and Georgetown University in 1984 before embarking on an accomplished career in finance, which began at Schroder Investment Management in London and continued at Robert Fleming Asset Management and J.P. Morgan. After 16 years as a Managing Director at J.P. Morgan, he joined Solus Alternative Asset Management as a Managing Director and Head of Institutional Development before moving to Aetos Alternatives Management in 2014 as Partner and Head of Client Relations and Business Development. Jim's honesty, integrity and remarkable ability to connect with people were hallmarks of his successful professional life. A talented athlete, Jim played quarterback at Groton and Georgetown and competed throughout his life in squash, tennis and golf. An enthusiastic outdoorsman, Jim found immense pleasure hunting, surfing, and fishing as well as spending time in Croydon, NH, Southwest Harbor, ME and East Hampton, NY. Jim had a joy and energy that was infectious. He left us way too early after a courageous battle with cancer and will be missed more than words can express. Jim is also survived by treasured siblings John S. Conzelman and Shelley Conzelman Burger, six nephews, two nieces and many precious in-laws and friends. A private funeral service will be held this week. A celebration of life memorial will be planned for the summer. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: cholangiocarcinoma.org

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Published by New York Times on Jan. 3, 2021.

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Simon Ronan

April 14, 2021

It is with total shock that I have just read the news of the death of Jim. What a lovely chap he was. A pleasure to work and to have as company. Very professional, reliable and full of energy and fun. He was very much part of the building of the very successful US Fleming Investment team and business. My best wishes and condolences to his family.

Mickey Bruntisfield (Warrender)

April 9, 2021

Jim was universally liked and respected at Flemings so it is wholly appropriate that so many of the diaspora of former employees have recorded their sadness on hearing of his death. He was an able and unselfish colleague, a good and loyal friend and was just such fun to be with at work or play.

Mary & Frode FOSS-SKIFTESVIK

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Alex Fletcher

March 30, 2021

I loved meeting Jim at The Causeway Club and am very sorry to hear about his death. He was so obviously a wonderful person. I had always hoped that he and Nicky would come play golf at Royal St George’s and Sunningdale. So Nicky, I hope you come. My condolences to your family. You can reach me on [email protected]

Rachel Broderick

March 29, 2021

Saddened to learn of Jim’s passing, way too soon. He was a true gentlemen with a warm smile and a great sense of humour.

My sincere condolences to his family.

Hollie Boyle

March 29, 2021

I was shocked and saddened to hear of Jim's passing. He had a wonderful sense of humor, great thurst for adventure -- while maintaining great style and charm. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Mr Jonathan Hughes-Morgan

March 27, 2021

James G Conzelman lll was a very fine man and drinking buddy. Not sure I ever heard him say a bad word about anyone and he was still enormous fun. Not many of those around. Good to have known you Jim.

Greg Duren

March 18, 2021

So sorry to hear about Jim's passing. I've only known Jim since 2016 through his most recent role at AETOS as my investor relations contact but I always enjoyed my interactions with him. Such a kind-hearted genuine person. His passing is a huge loss for all of us and my thoughts/prayers are with Jim's family.

The Regan Family

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Honor Holmes

January 28, 2021

Dear Conzelman family,
So terribly sorry to hear the very sad news about Jim. He always had a great sense of humour and lots of charm.
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
With lots of love,
Honor

Ps Photo from 1991 at a wedding in Ireland

John "Bo Yan" Conzelman aka #2

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The Tarika Family

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Steve Wagenbach

January 15, 2021

I was shocked to learn this morning of Jim's passing and am deeply saddened to know he's no longer with us. We met 15 years ago through work only to realize we lived on the same street in Fairfield. Through the years and across different positions, we would catch up from time to time on the train home from NYC or over lunch or a coffee to compare notes on the business. The consummate gentleman and professional, Jim was also very approachable and always happy to lend an ear, make a connection or share an idea and I've been fortunate to be able to call him a friend. We shared the love of squash seeing each other from time to time at the Southport Racquet Club which is where I had the chance to meet his sons as well. And, as is often the case, you can tell a lot about a person by the children they raise and, while I've never had the pleasure of meeting you Adrienne, I saw a lot of Jim in the boys - friendly, polite, fun-loving and kind so it's comforting to know they will carry on in his and your footsteps.

Simone Taylor

January 9, 2021

Please except my deepest sympathies to you and your family at this time of grieving. May God be with you and your family in this time of sorrow.

David Murray

January 8, 2021

I was lucky enough to meet Jim in the last several years through a mutual friend, and my regard and admiration for him only grew each time we were able to spend time together. He was a gentleman in every sense, a rare person whose personal grace was singular. I send my deepest sympathies to Jim's family and to all who had the privilege of knowing him far longer than I did.

Eternal Affection Arrangement- BASKET INCLUDED

Silvia Martins

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Mark Sullivan

January 6, 2021

Jim and I were classmates at Georgetown. Although we ran in different circles, Jim was known by all to be a class act and all around great guy. My deepest condolences to the Conzelman family. I have no doubt that Jim’s legacy will live on in his children. Well done, Jim...be thou at peace. Hoya Saxa.

Bob Bruder

January 6, 2021

Jim always smiled and looked you in face when greeting. Jim sought connection and authenticty in everything he was involved with. He made one feel listened to and appreciated. A wonderful man all around! Will miss him immensely but remember his light and glow.
Bob Bruder

Charles Pignal

January 5, 2021

I worked with Jim in New York in the mid 2000s. Such a lovely guy, full of life (especially when the Mets or Giants won!), he was a beacon of authenticity and courtesy in a space where these qualities were too rare, and so patient to share his business experience and advice. RIP Jim.

Hunter Wessells

January 5, 2021

A friend from our freshman dorm at Georgetown, Jim and I shared music tastes. I still remember putting a tape in his stereo to listen to 801 Live and other Eno inspired tracks. His life was full and across many decades very sorry he has left the world too esrly

barron eyraud

January 4, 2021

I selected a forest in memory of Jim. It’s not hard to figure out which tree is his, it’s the one everyone wants to be close to . I wanted a living, breathing organism to honor his life. xo Barron

Barron Eyraud

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Julia Koppius

January 4, 2021

This obituary perfectly captured Jim’s essence and spirit. He was always a breath of fresh air and demonstrated such a big “joie de vivre” - the kind of person you just wanted to have around because he made everything better. I never had more fun or felt more alive than dancing with him to our signature song at the pub in Georgetown. “Just take those old records of the shelf...”
RIP Jim. You may be gone, but your light will never be extinguished.
My sincere condolences to all the family members.

amir farman-farma

January 4, 2021

Introduced by his Georgetown roommates, I have fond memories of discovering London with Jim in the late eighties. Shall miss him.

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