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James Kaminsky Obituary
November 3, 2020
Wichita, Kansas - 80, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Memorial Service, 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 13, at Downing & Lahey Mortuary West. Jim was a retired Computer Systems Analyst for Boeing Aircraft Company and Spirit AeroSystems, and a former Math instructor at Wichita State University and Butler County Community College. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen; parents, John and Mary Kaminsky. Survivors: children, Meghan Saunders and Joe (Tessa) Kaminsky all of Wichita; grandchildren, Annalise Saunders and Sam Kaminsky; grandpuppies, Ryno and Scout. In lieu of flowers, memorials established with Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita, Kansas 67202 and Kansas Food Bank, 1919 E. Douglas, Wichita, KS 67211. Share tributes online at www.dlwichita.com
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JD and Julie Hempsmyer
November 16, 2020
It is with great sadness and sorrow that we learn of Jim’s unfortunate passing. JD had first met the Kamisky’s in the 80’s when JD moved into a house across the street on Chambers. Back in the days, way before the internet, JD saw stacks of newspapers in Jim’s garage. He asked him if he, Jim, had a certain issue as it had an ad for a rare double barrel Spanish shotgun from 2 months back, one to which JD has not seen another one since, he said “sure do”. Out we go, and within 5 minutes Jim finds the issue with the ad. JD still has that gun 35 years later and will always remember how Jim helped him obtain this cherished piece. As opined in other posts, Jim was kind, quiet, wonderful gentleman with a dry sense of humor. Julie and I will miss both he and Helen but are comforted in the knowledge Jim and Helen are together again enjoying the many bounties of heaven. Rest easy our friend, you taught your kids well and they are more than ready and quipped to take it from here. May God’s comforting arms gather
your family and friends to find peace and understanding.
Judy Moody
November 12, 2020
My deepest sympathies to his family for such a sudden and tragic loss
Jackie Morales
November 10, 2020
My deepest condolences and prayers Meghan and Annalise, Joe and Tess. I am so glad I got to know your family. Jim was such a kind, sweet, caring, loving man. I wil miss my coffee, muffin and conversations. I remember one day I was just a talking and Jim was looking at me. Then after I finished he said " I'm sorry Jackie I didn't hear a word you said. I forgot he was hard of hearing. Lol. Love and hugs.
Ricardo & Jenny Bustamante
November 9, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Brad J.
November 9, 2020
I had the privilege of managing James during his time with NetApp/Cvg and he was one of the nicest people to work with. It was an absolute pleasure getting to know him on a professional and personal level. Jim, you will be missed!
Liz Franz
November 8, 2020
My deepest condolences to his family
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Downing & Lahey Mortuaries & Crematory - West Wichita10515 W. Maple, Wichita, KS 67209
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