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James Elam Obituary
Henrietta: June 19, 2015 at the age of 88. He is predeceased by his siblings, Mary, David & Sally. Survived by his wife of 62 years, Helen (Vollmer) Elam; children, James D. Elam, Mary Beth (Jay) Prosnitz & Helen Maeve (Ben) Mac An Tuile; grandchildren, Aaron (Hilary) Prosnitz & Daniel Prosnitz; great grandchildren, David, Sarah & Elizabeth; sisters, Kathleen (Michael) Saetta & Sharon (James) Commisso; many nieces and nephews. James graduated from the Aquinas Institute in 1945 before serving in the Army during WWII. He later graduated from Assumption College, and was the President of Elam Brothers Sand & Gravel Corporation, founded in 1893.
Family and friends may call on MONDAY, 4-8 PM at Miller Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. (3325 Winton Road South). His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on TUESDAY, 11 AM at St. Marianne Cope Parish at Good Shepherd Church (3318 E. Henrietta Road). Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Aquinas Institute. For directions or to leave a message of condolence, visit www.Miller1889.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Elam
July 21, 2015
Mary Beth,
So sorry to hear of your father's death. I remember how my parents enjoyed being with your parents at all those St. Agnes functions.
Though a month has passed, I'm still thinking of you and your family and sending prayers for your comfort.
Jeanne (Beauchamp) Shanley
Mark Snyder
June 23, 2015
To the entire Elam family, I'm sorry to hear about your loss. I have good memories of Mr. Elam and your family. He was a good man. May he live in your heart forever.
June 22, 2015
Helen we pray for comfort and peace to you and your family God bless and may Heaven always smile up on you.
Cleveland and Martha Hope
Peter and Joan Massare
June 22, 2015
Maeve, Ben and entire Elam family, ... Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
June 22, 2015
So sorry for your loss-
Mike & Kathy Morehouse
Rosheen Amend
June 22, 2015
Ben and Maeve, we are So Sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. We hold you both dearly in our thoughts and prayers.
June 21, 2015
All I can say...Mr.Elam knew a good horse. I have memories of rooting through all those Blood Horse magazines of his. What a character he was. So sorry to the Elam's. Been there.
June 21, 2015
Ben, Maeve, Helen and family, I am holding you in my heart. Don't forget, your dad said he co-wrote the song "Michael Collins" with me. Great sense of humor and a good man. God bless you all.
Sharon Kunzer
June 21, 2015
Helen, the Henrietta Garden Club sends their sympathy for your loss. Please let us know if we can do anything for you. Love, Sharon
SHELDON GERBER
June 21, 2015
Jim was a very honorable gentleman. Never had a bad word about anyone. It was a pleasure and gift to know such a man as Jim. When my late father and I bought ALL the scrap metal from Jim and DAVE (RIP) it was a pleasure dealing with suchhonorable brothers. I rememberJim sure loved his cigars and conversing with people. Always a happy person with NO NEGATIVE AGENDA. I remember Jim coming in on a weekend to help me load my truck. He hopped up in the loader,helped me chain the heavy pieces, and we had a good time talking and joking as we loaded my truck. Top Shelf (5 stars all the way) Guy. Rest In Peace Old Friend.Also Remember JIM'S FATHER, WHO WAS FRIENDS WITH MY GRANDFATHER MANY, MANY, YEARS AGO.
Dan Petzing Janet Natalello
June 21, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sadness. May god be with you all and give you strength to get through this time.
Aquinas 1945
Aquinas Alumni Office
June 21, 2015
God Bless our Aquinas Brother
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