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James Anthony Lesniak
1948 - 2016
James Anthony Lesniak
1948 - 2016
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BORN
1948
DIED
2016
James Lesniak Obituary
James (Jim) Lesniak passed away on May 9, 2016. He was the beloved and devoted husband of Jennie, his wife of 32 years. Jim leaves behind a legacy of friendships and humor, ever the encourager to others and always the center of many family gatherings. Jim knew no strangers. He was an avid fisherman and outdoorsman. His passion in life was his family, friends and deep faith. As a devoted disciple of Jesus Christ, we are comforted in knowing Jim is now alive in the arms of his Savior. He will be forever loved and missed by his family and many friends.
A celebration of Jim’s life will be held Saturday, May 14th, at 3:00 p.m. in Christian Family Chapel, 10365 Old St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL 32258.
Memorial contributions are preferred to his favorite charities, The Salvation Army, www.give.salvationarmyusa.org or the City Rescue Mission, www.crmjax.org/donations.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin, 11801 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32223. www.hgmandarin.com 904-288-0025.
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Phil Statz
March 26, 2017
Jennie,
I just today found Jim's obit online. Looked you up on a whim, thinking of saying hello to an old friend. I am so sorry for your loss; unless you have been there as I have also, it's hard to understand the feeling of pain and loss.
Hope I can track you down someday and we can talk about when times were better.
June 19, 2016
Jennie - This past weekend, I attended my 50th class reunion of Washington High School in Milwaukee. The night before, I was with three classmates - Chris Crum, Andy Meyer and Judy Brown, and we were looking up good friends from our class. Much to our shock and dismay, we found this site. Cannot tell you how we wished that it was not true. Jim was a dear, dear friend and brought joy to all that knew him. I have very special memories and I am happy to see that his faith was an important part of his life. Thoughts and prayers are with you-now and in the difficult days ahead. My favorite quote is "grief is the price we pay for love." I knew Jim's family as well, and I know he is rejoicing with his parents and sister. My sympathies to his nieces - Kelly and Jody and to other family members. May God give you strength and may the wonderful memories you shared give you peace knowing that he loved you. Sincerely, Mary (Kirchberger) Krol
Philip Scarborough
May 16, 2016
Jennie, Jim was one of the biggest greatest gifts God ever gave me in this life and I will continue to cherish all the wisdom and teaching he poured into me over the course of a decade. His Legacy and Significance will live on !! I will continue to keep you in prayer that God gives you peace and comfort in the many days ahead.
Love Philip
Love this Photo of Jim
Philip Scarborough
May 16, 2016
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Katie Pease
May 16, 2016
Jennie, It was heartbreaking to hear the news of Jim's passing. My family and I are praying for you.
Katie Pease
Kathryn Riviere
May 14, 2016
Jennie, There are no words that can express how our hearts are aching for you. You have been in our prayers every minute of every day. We pray for comfort and peace during this time. Stay strong in the Lord. He will lift you up and carry you. We are sorry not to be with you today. Our thoughts are with you and your family. God bless you. We love you. The Rivieres
May 14, 2016
Jennie, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved Husband. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
My Deepest Sympathy to you and your family.
Linda Call
May 14, 2016
Jennie, Words just cannot express how our heart aches for you. You have been in our prayers and will continue to be. Be strong in the Lord. I pray God's peace and comfort surround you. We love you and are thinking of you today. I am so sorry not to be able to attend the memorial, but know our love is going out to you and your whole family. I love the photos. Many, many, many happy memories. God bless you. Love, The Rivieres
In love always!
May 13, 2016
The big one that didn't get away.
May 13, 2016
Doing what he loved!
May 13, 2016
May 13, 2016
Jennie,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Andrea Glass
May 13, 2016
Jennie,
I was so very sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Judi & Jack McHerron
Brion McDermott
May 13, 2016
Jennie
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for your loss and will offer our prayers for you and Jim.
We love you
Brion & Pat
Char Hatfield
May 13, 2016
I can't even begin to imagine the pain you are in. My prayer is that you can focus on the way Jim lived and loved and find comfort knowing where he is now. Please know that you are in my daily thoughts and prayers.
May 13, 2016
Jennie, we send our condolences and prayers at this time. May you sense God's presence surrounding and comforting you. LE and Cornelia Dutton
May 12, 2016
Jennie, we are so very sorry for your loss. Our prayers and love are with you always.
Ron & Char Wheeler
Tom Sawyer
May 12, 2016
Mrs. Lesniak and family, I weep with you.
I was Jim's group leader in BSF 2012/2013. I am so sad to hear of his early move to our Fathers house. I will miss his infectious smile and any further opportunity dig into the Word of God with him. So glad his eternal destination was secure and am rejoicing as you will one day, that he is knowing intimately the Living Word where there are no more questions, no more pain, no more dying, no more tears, no more sorrow.
Kathy Mills
May 12, 2016
Jennie,
May god bless you in your time of sorrow..
Donna Owens
May 12, 2016
Jenny,
Please accept my deep sympathy and prayers over your loss. I didn't know Jim, but I have heard only good things about him. Heaven has received another angel.
Donna Owens
Elaine Carpenter
May 11, 2016
What can I say about Jim. He was a one of a kind. I will miss him something terrible and family occasions will never be the same. I know that he is at peace now, but it doesn't stop the hurt. We love you Jim.
Elaine Carpenter
Swearingens
May 11, 2016
Jenny, We also were blessed to know Jim and his kind, gentle spirit. We will miss our conversations standing in our driveway joking about our "rock" and our landscaping skill or lack of skills.We are praying for you. Your neighbors,Jeannie and Garry
Brett Freese
May 11, 2016
Jenny, I am so grateful for Jim. He exampled to me a kind, loving, and generous life. His humor and smile brought a warmness to life. Thank you Lord for Jim.
Don & Wilma Scarborough
May 10, 2016
Jenny: We will always remember Jim as a man who could light up any room that he walked into. We know that his energy was contagious and he made everyone he met feel very special. We appreciated Jim and his love for the Lord. We also loved that he took time out of his life and became a wonderful friend and mentor to our son. Jim will be missed and our hearts are breaking for all who had the privilege to know him, love him and call him friend. Our prayers are with you.
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