BORN
1949
DIED
2022
Jim Kelly Obituary
In the early 1980s, Jim met his wife Janna. They eventually moved to Vermont where Jim started The Pipeworks, and their daughter Livia was born.
Jim loved his customers and his work. Quick with a story and a smile he was adored by many. His generosity was immense, and his heart was huge. He is deeply missed by his wife and daughter, as well as countless friends and family. Known for flashing the peace sign to everyone while driving in his truck, we ask that you honor him by flashing a peace sign of your own.
A celebration of Jim's life is planned for the spring.
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A. Lyle Howe
January 25, 2023
Jim was a one of a kind great guy, better known as Jim man to me, we'll miss your laugh Jim, my condolences to all whom are affected by the loss of Jim.
Joellen Tarallo
January 23, 2023
I met Jim in 1988 at 86 Canal St. where he had an office. We chatted often there and his warmth carried through across the years to when I would run into him on the street or driving by. I am sad that he is not a physical part of my broad Brattleboro community any longer, and will long remember his "twinkle factor".
Lucille
January 4, 2023
Livia and Janna,
Sending hugs and condolences to you both. You all had many adventures over the years that you can revisit forever.
Richard Lolatte
January 3, 2023
I am so sorry to hear this, Jim and i have become friends over the years since he has done all my pluming since i have owned the house for these 30 plus years. he started coming to my house when he still had Lumpy. I am truly saddened
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Peggy DeAngelis
January 3, 2023
Jim was a wonderful friend of mine, we shared many stories about our dogs and the love we both have for them. I just read of Jim's passing today and I feel much better as my dog passed away yesterday and I know that he will take care of him for me. Thank you for sharing Jim with us.
Wayne Mills
December 26, 2022
Jim did all the plumbing work on the houses I built. We got to be good friends over the years. Always enjoyed our conversation. Very sorry to hear of his passing. My condolences
Annie Quest
December 22, 2022
Dear Janna and Liv, We are so sorry. Jim was larger that life, even bumping into him at the hardware store was a fun adventure! He was a truly sweet and lovely human being. My his memory forever be a blessing! With love, Annie and Matt
Francine Pytka-Kelcey
December 21, 2022
Jim was a wonderful kind man. Always a smile on his face. My dogs loved him always having a treat for them. You will be missed. R.I.P.
cindy coble
December 19, 2022
ahhhhh geez, Jim. miss seeing you in your truck, miss talking about dogs, kids, life.
I was fortunate to know ya.
crap.
thanks for all the plumbing help over the years-
condolences to your loved ones.
XO
Lori Larue
December 19, 2022
I only knew Jim for the fact that he did work for my family. However, he would often stop in just to give my dog treats and give her some lovin´. In the summer I could be in my house and hear, "Heeeelllllo gorgeous" and he wasn´t talking about me. He loved Speckles. I always told her that her boyfriend was here. Any man who loved animals was great in my book. We will miss his visits. My deepest condolences to the family. Very sincerely, Lori Larue
Susan Quinn
December 18, 2022
I was deeply saddened to hear of Jim´s passing. Jim was a remarkable man in numerous ways. It was always a great pleasure to run into him and share a bit of time, cribbage or conversation. Of his many qualities, some I admired were his kindness, generosity and unfailing good humor. It´s hard to believe he no longer lights our world. With My deepest condolences to Janna and Liv.
Dennis and Candace Gilkenson
December 18, 2022
So sorry to hear this sad news. Jim always had a great smile. We had a long conversation once about whether we were related because he looked so much like my Kelly side. We live up the hill from you on Kimball Hill. Thank you for posting his obituary. We will miss seeing him.
Dennis and Candace Gilkenson
Nancy (Brennan) Alexander
December 18, 2022
So sorry to read this. He was always a pleasure to run into. Hugs to the family.
Linda & Michel Moyse
December 17, 2022
So very sorry to hear this news.
Jim was our plumber and a unique special person. I will always remember him singing when working and talking lovingly about his daughter.
John Bowne
December 17, 2022
I'm saddened to have just found out about Jim's death. I have fond memories of his visits to the Mole's Eye at the end of the work day - always with a joke or two at the ready, and always willing to lend a hand with the Brooks House's balky plumbing. A good man, with a heart of gold - my condolences to the family.
Betsy Gentile
December 17, 2022
Jim put the heating in our 1843 Cape in 1990. I think that was the last crawl space he ever did! He said it was pretty creepy. He just took our our garbage disposal this year. Always our go to guy. He was a great friend and a great man.
Kevin Daley
December 16, 2022
I am so missing my friend. Jim Kelly was a gift to people who knew him. I miss his wit and his advice and company. Professionally he was my go to guy and never blinked at whatever crazy bathroom design I came up with. Most plumbers just walk away from you when you show up with a 1920´s surgeon hand wash sink for your project, not Jimmy he dived right in and we got it done. We always had fun and put together some special bathrooms that will live on.
I would gladly get double skunked for ever for one more chance to hangout with him!
Well maybe not forever......
Art Yeotis
December 15, 2022
Jim was a great guy and did a lot of plumbing for me at the Pioneer Inn. Rest In Peace old friends.
Larä
December 15, 2022
R.I.P. my friend. So enjoyed our cribbage games.
Susan Cota
December 15, 2022
We send our condolences. So sorry , we just learned of
Jim´s passing.
Your neighbors,
Sue and Chris Cota
Kathy Abbott
December 14, 2022
I would usually run into him at shaws or the Putney PO. Hugs and always a smile and a quick catch up. He is missed and sending you both lots of love
Rose Sage Martin
December 14, 2022
My sincere condolences to Jim's family. I met Jim when he moved to Nederland, Colorado. He was so loved by all there and our *go to* guy for so many things besides plumbing. He was a fireman, an electrician, a fixer upper/helper, our *main guy* on 1st/3rd base when we gathered every Saturday afternoon at the Nederland High School football field to play baseball and a true friend to all. ~ R.I.P. *Kelly* Love and Peace to you, dear friend.
Brian Morgan
December 14, 2022
"Jim loved his customers". This customer loved Jim. He will be sorely missed.
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