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James M. "Jake" Jacobs

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James Jacobs Obituary

Jacobs, James M. "Jake"
Irondequoit: Peacefully on Thursday, September 20, 2007, at age 60 with his loving and devoted wife, Mary at his side. He was predeceased by his father, Marlon. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his beloved mother, Jane; daughters, Liberty (Ray) Lally and Chelsey Jacobs; step-children, Pam and Tommy Keebler; grandson, Dylan Lally; sister, Janis (Jim) Bruns; brother, Mark Jacobs; nieces, Marla and Mandy Bruns and Mary Jo Laymon; along with many dear friends and brothers of Sigma Chi Fraternity. He was owner and operator of Jacobs Fine Art Gallery and Custom Framing for 10 years at Clover Commons in Brighton
The family will receive friends on Friday , September 28, 2007 from 4-9 PM at the New Comer Family Funeral Home, 6 Empire Blvd. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday Sept. 29th at 11 AM in Laurelton United Presbyterian Church, 335 Helendale Rd. Private Interment. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Laurelton United Presbyterian Church or to Hospice of Rochester Lifetime Care (St. Mary's Hospice), 3111 Winton Rd. S., Rochester, NY 14623. To share a memory please visit

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Published by Rochester Democrat And Chronicle on Sep. 23, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for James Jacobs

27 Entries

Kristi Jacobs

October 23, 2007

There will be a memorial service in Anchorage, Alaska for Jake in June of 2008. His wife, Mary will be bringing some of his ashes to spread up around Flat Top Mountain and a service will be at the Pres. Church on Huffman Road. Anyone who wishes to be kept informed of the details can contact me and I will keep an email list so that I can contact everyone with the details in the Spring. Please pass this information on with my email address so that we can notify as many of his friends as possible. I miss you Jake!

Frank Bailey

October 9, 2007

Even though I have not seen Jim in a few years I still would think of him often. My condolences to Jims family and many friends. Jim you will be missed by many.

John and Evelyn Genta

September 30, 2007

Jake, he made us all laugh. Not only was Jake our best man at our wedding, he was a great brother and best friend. So many stories, memories. Spending time with Jake and Mary this past year were lots of memories relived. Jake kept us all up to date.

Abideth faith, hope, and love, but the greatest of these is love. We're all going to miss you so very much.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mary, Libby, Chelsey, and all friends and family.

John and Evelyn Genta
Alamogordo, New Mexico

Calvin Perry

September 29, 2007

Jake...A man of Integrity and Honesty. Never could one want for a truer friend to walk through life with. Thank You Jake for all of your goodness you so unselfishly shared. And enriching my life by blessing me with your freind ship. May You Fly High.

Bill Tindale

September 28, 2007

Jim has been a very good friend of mine since we were in the fourth grade together at 33 school. If you had only one friend in your lifetime and he was Jim Jacobs you could consider yourself very fortunate.
I know I am for having been Jim's friend all these years. I will miss you and your great courage and sense of humor.

Sam & Elaine Renfrow

September 28, 2007

A friend loveth and is kind. Jake was a
gentle and caring soul. He touched many
lives. He will be missed but, not forgotten. Jake was among the few who made others feel good no matter what he
was going through. We know he is in God's arms smiling down on us.

Penny Indelicato

September 28, 2007

To Mary and all the children. We had a nice visit in August when we were there. Last summer was great going to breakfast and him seeing you ride on the motorcycle with your brother. We had a great day at Marisa's first Indy race too. She was so happy to see family their to support her. Jake waited in line for the autograped picture for her. It is one of her treasured pictures. I wish we could be with you in person, but we are in heart and soul. Take care of the family. Lots of Love Penny and Ross

John Lents

September 27, 2007

Jake was a good friend to dad for many years and was always there for him when dad became ill. I cannot that him enough for his support for our family during those trying times. He will be sorely missed. My prayers go out to his family.

Dave Mathews

September 26, 2007

I'm so glad I had the opportunity to meet Jake at the Sigma Chi chapter reunion in Portales, NM this past April. It was obvious that he was moved by his visit and the numerous well wishes of his many Fraternity brothers. All honor to his name!

Marion Torpey

September 26, 2007

Jakie, thanks for all the memories at Prudhoe Bay...what a jewel!!!
Marion Torpey

Jim & Jan Topolski

September 26, 2007

Jake was a very good friend and he will be dearly missed, but not forgotten! Missed will be the phone calls, emails, IM’s and occasional letters that we shared between New York and Alaska these past years and Not Forgotten will be the times we had with Sigma Chi and the Zeta Sigma Chapter at ENMU in Portales, the football and basketball pools we used to keep the bond of brotherhood together across the distances we all moved to after leaving Eastern. Jake was the glue that kept me in touch with many over the years and to that I will be eternally grateful.
For Mary, Libby and Chelsea, I send my heartfelt sympathy for your loss is even greater then what I feel.

James (Jake) Marlon Jacobs
All Honor To His Name

Jim (Tops) Topolski
Alpha Pledge Class
Zeta Sigma of Sigma Chi

Sherri Black

September 26, 2007

What a wonderful man!!! My aunt Peggy and I had the pleasure of working with him at Prudhoe Bay in the 80's. He was always full of humor. There was a side of Jake that he was very serious when you had a time of crisis or need..Two months ago when my Aunt Peggy was diagnosed with cancer Jake called her and wrote to her and said "keep going, Peggy, keep going" and "never give up"..those words we hold dearly to our hearts. 25 years later and through his courageous battle he still had thoughts for somebody else...that was Jake....We will miss you Jakie and we love you!! Thanks for the memories!!!
Peggy Allen Gerhardson & Sherri Carpenter Black

Ron McLaughlin

September 26, 2007

To Mary, Libby, And Chelsea, my deepest sympathies. My dear friend and fraternity brother will forever be in my thoughts. The good times will be cherished until I go to see Jake in eternity. He was a dear friend that I think about always. God must have special plans for Jake to take him away from us so early. God Bless the Jacobs family.

lenny rause

September 25, 2007

jake is and was a great guy in high school thru all his years. he will be missed by all who loved him. always think of him with that great smile. GOD bless him and family.

David & Pam Porter

September 25, 2007

What a wonderful man!! I was so glad I got to spend four days with him in August. The emails and the IM sessions over the last several years were priceless. Pam and I will miss your fantastic Christmas letters, but mostly we will miss you. Our condolences to your family. Your humor, your kindness, and great memories will be with us forever.

Mike Cunnington

September 25, 2007

A wonderful friend and fraternity brother, who I will forever cherish in my mind and heart. My deepest sympathy to all the family and friends who knew and loved him. The world is a darker place without him!
Mike Cunnington

All Honor To His Name

John Balas

September 25, 2007

To Jake’s Family and Friends

My condolences to each of you.

Jake will suffer no more. He is in a better place.

The world lost a good man and we lost a good friend. For that, I grieve.

John M. Balas
Gamma Pledge Class
Zeta Sigma of Sigma Chi

Mary Davis

September 24, 2007

To Jim's family...I was a customer of his for years at the art gallery and was so disappointed when he closed.Going to the gallery was more than just business.I enjoyed listening to his stories of living and working in Alaska...He was very proud of his daughters and shared how at a young age they traveled across country...He always had a story to tell. Although I had not seen Jim in several years I always thought of him.(And wished he was back in business) My sincere condolences to Jim's family at this sad time.

Tony Antonucci

September 24, 2007

These are certainly difficult times. Though I hadn't seen Jim in some years, I still recall the memories.

Bob Tansill

September 24, 2007

We enjoyed spending the 2006 summer visiting you and the family after all the years that have past. We will miss you dearly until our paths cross again. In our thoughts always. Your cousin Bob and family.

Judie McCallum

September 24, 2007

Although we didn't know you that long you always had a smile on your face. May God bless your family during this time. Our heart felt sympothies. Tom & Judie McCallum

Buz Rothschild

September 24, 2007

Jim was a very wonderful and special person. He will be forever missed but never forgotten.

Don and Jackie Kew

September 23, 2007

Our sympathy to Mary and the Family. We have know Jake and Mary for a few years. Our friendship grew from our time together at Millard Gates Circle Hyperbaric chamer sessions.
What a fine person Jake was.

Mary Jo Neher-Laymon

September 23, 2007

I will miss dearly my Uncle Jake. He taught me the joys of Green Bean Casserole and Meatloaf. He showed me where to get the cheapest gas when I visted and always kept me guessing whether the next time I saw him he would be wearing his hair or not! Mostly I will miss his jokes, his laugh, and his love. My thoughts are with all my extended family in Rochester and Alaska.
Mary Jo

Nancy Lents

September 23, 2007

Jake has been a great and loving friend to John and I for over 40 years. I will miss his twinkling eyes and wit, but he and John will get to take up where they left off. My sympathy goes out to all of you. Remember the good times.

Liberty Lally

September 23, 2007

I will miss you Daddy! Love Forever!

Kristi Jacobs

September 23, 2007

What a great guy he was. Incredibly loyal to his friends and family and he was also a wonderful father....My condolences to his wife Mary and family, to our daughters, Libby and Chelsey and to all of the Jacobs & Bruns family.....he loved you all so very much!

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