James Griepp Obituary
James Matthew Zettelmaier Griepp, 64 of Pittsford, NY passed away from complications of Huntingtons Disease on 3/17/24. Born to Carl and Janet Griepp in Rochester, NY on December 23, 1959, Jim is survived by his wife, Ann Zettelmaier Griepp, children Anton Griepp (Felicity) and Kristina Lentine (Kyle) and granddaughter, Elena. He is also survived by brothers Bob (Vicki), Bill (Sue), and Richard (Tonya Colburn) Griepp and his sister Susan Northrup (Randy), an aunt Emily Button Sullivan, several nieces and nephews and cousins. Jim was preceded in death by both his mother Janet Claver and father Carl Griepp, his beloved Aunt Verdun Paruta as well as other aunts, uncles, cousins.
Jim was devoted to his family, and together with them enjoyed music, travel, rollercoasters and sharing good food, especially his favorite Krispy Kreme donuts and sponge candy. To the end of his days he routinely said thank you after each bite when he was fed. Jim will always be remembered for his gentle manner and kindness, especially to the poor.
Jim's life will be celebrated Sunday March 24, from 1:00pm - 3:00pm immediately followed by his funeral service at 3:00pm with a reception to follow at Harris Funeral Home, 570 Kings Highway South.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to support the care of Huntington's Disease: University of Rochester Medical Center Advancement BAAC. 300 East River Road, Rochester, NY 14627; Checks payable to University of Rochester HDSA COE; OR to the Dr Ann Griepp Psychiatry Residency Program Fund c/o Rochester Regional Health Foundations. Most importantly, please remember Jim by practicing random acts of kindness.
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Val Ruoff
March 22, 2024
Jim came to us from his family home in Sea Breeze. Perhaps the gentlest giant among us.
He seemed to have the look of his mother in his shy smile. And whenever we spoke, he was thinking first of the needs of others.
He was from a family that excelled in athletics. His older sister was a swimmer and his younger brother a football and basketball player. But for Jim, it was basketball. He was born to play the forward position. Always boxing out and grabbing rebounds. His calf muscles were sculpted as if done by Michelangelo. And they allowed him to defy gravity under the basket.
He would never want any attention drawn to him. Instead, he preferred that others get their recognition. Because he was happiest when others felt accepted and needed. He would smile in those times, and his eyes would shine as if he knew just how important that feeling was to them. And of course he did.
I remember sitting with him in Ridgewood Middle School and discussing football parlays. It was the first time I had ever been introduced to the concept of gambling. He listened to me talk about picking NFL games without the benefit of the point spread, rubbed his chin, and said "well, I think I better help you with this."
I know he will reside forever with the Archangels Michael, Gabriel, Uriel and Raphael in Heaven under the watchful eye of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
May he rest in peace.
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