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James Wallace Obituary
Irondequoit: Wednesday, March 5, 2014. Predeceased by his parents, Burton Wallace and Pearl Wallace McNair; sister, Bernice Poole.
As per Jimmy's wishes there will not be a public funeral service. His entombment was held privately in Riverside Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to DOUGLAS M. RUHL.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Wallace
john philipson
February 29, 2020
great guy
Maryann Locigno
February 24, 2015
Jimmy thanks for all the great memories. Always enjoyed my cherry cokes and friends I made along the way. R.I.P. dear Jimmy.
Bob Kuehl
April 4, 2014
I have very fond memories of Jimmy at the soda shop. Jimmy was always very sweet and friendly with all the kids. He pulled a large iced glass for us and gave us our first taste of cherry or vanilla coke, straight from the fountain, with the appropriate syrup added in front of your eyes. When he added the seltzer, it was just the beginning because after he gave you the glass and straw he would pour some extra coke in a glass, look you in the eye and ask "are you ready?" You better start sipping, because Jimmy would pour that extra glass of soda into your drink, always at the risk of spilling over the side of the glass. Spent many afternoons talking with Jimmy and friends. You are missed!
Donna Bowie Clark
March 21, 2014
What a shock to learn of your passing. Our friendship has covered over 75 years. My sister Ombra and Bernice were high school friends and Ombra loved the tuna and egg salad sandwiches Pearl made at the drug store. Bet there will be a big reunion in the great beyond. You are missed.
gary brandt
March 19, 2014
Fond memories of you and your store on the corner of Ridgeway & Dewey, how you suffered our juvenile behavior and also mentored us, my mother loved you. rest in peace Jimmy.
Mary Alice Snow Baker
March 17, 2014
Thank you for your friendly smile & for always putting extra "Chocolate Jimmies" on my ice cream cones! With you behind the counter, there was always a ray of sunshine! Thanks for the memories & touching my life as a young girl growing up on Ridgeway Avenue.
STEPHEN TEALL
March 16, 2014
REST IN PEACE JIMMY WALLACE
March 10, 2014
RIP Jimmy Fond memories of the soda shop as a teen. JMHS class of 1962
Mary L. Darragh
Harbor Hill Board of Directors
March 10, 2014
Mr. Wallace was one of the nicest men I have ever had the opportunity to get to know. He always smiled and made me smiled. Thank you allowing me to know you.
Tom Parisi
March 9, 2014
Jimmy's passing is sad news for a 10th warder born and raised in the shadow of Kodak Park. Wallace's will always be a landmark for me. RIP, Jim. Thank you for the memories.
March 9, 2014
So many memories of breakfasts and meals from the 70's. Look before you leap! (Meaning don't salt your food until you taste it. ) What a great soda fountain! Christmas Cards exchanged every holiday including this year have kept the thoughts fresh. RIP Jimmy!
Diane and Pete Bowers Webster N.Y.
Chuck Bergeman
March 9, 2014
RIP Jimmy, Thanks for the burgers, sodas and candy to the alumni of JMHS.
March 8, 2014
You saw so many of us grow up and from getting the penny candy as a child to getting the best cheeseburger as a teen you always had that smile and thank you you are loved and cherished by more than you knew.
Linda Verstraten
March 8, 2014
RIP old friend!! I am so glad we talked a while ago. Loved to talk about old times. Say Hi to Mom and Bernice for me. Linda Lewis
Bill Schmidt
March 8, 2014
I never met Jim but I do know that he made difference in the Tenth Ward with his soda shop. There is a Facebook group (Childhood memory's in the Tenth Ward) that a lot of people have such good memory's of Jim and Wallace's Soda Shop.
Rest in peace my friend knowing you made a difference to a lot of kids and all who came into your store.
I invite any family's members to join the Facebook group and share any pictures and memories you might have.
Al Goff
March 8, 2014
You were the first to make cherry cokes and chocolate cokes before Coke did
Mike O'Brien
March 8, 2014
Jimmy, if you only knew how many lives you influenced in your shop. You will forever be remembered by hundreds of Tenth warders as a part of their good ole days but also Wallace's will forever be remembered as a part of the golden age of the Tenth Ward. That corner at Ridgeway and Dewey has never been the same!!! RIP and thank you!
Sandra Gilbert
March 8, 2014
Hi Jimmy....I have known you since I was 5 years old and your friendship throughout the years will be treasured. Memories of you, Pear and Bernice fill my mind as a write this.
You are up there with everyone, including my mom (don't get dressed up for Halloween though) what fun we all had. Bless your sweet soul.
Melanie McVay
March 8, 2014
Many wonderful memories for so many . Rest in Peace .
Patricia Collins
March 8, 2014
RIP Jimmy! Working at that great soda fountain in the beyond! Thanks for all the great memories! Patty Collins JMHS class of 1968!
March 8, 2014
rip jimmy. good old boy and a great laugh
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