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Dan Smith
September 8, 2022
I recently visited the Alumni Gym at Dartmouth and learned of James' passing. I ran with and rebounded for James in 1975; he was certainly one of the best athletes I ever knew. His infectious grin and energy have been with me ever since and will now be with me evermore. Rest easy.
Earl Henry
August 4, 2022
My friend James had a gentle soul that had a love and passion for Christ. We have not lost him because we know exactly where he is, without a shadow of a doubt.
Tim Yarboro
August 27, 2021
Still missing my best friend James. I will always will remember all the good times we had together. James you are still the best all-around athlete I ever knew. Until we meet again my friend.
Mike White
August 17, 2021
I played for Coach Cobb in the `80s and also had him for 9th grade history. He was such an important influence for many of us...a warm sense of humor, caring, but also demanding of our best. RIP, coach Cobb.
Tyrone McCray
February 11, 2015
I didn't know Jimmy passed on until Feb.11,2015. The news saddened me as much as you. Jimmy was a good friend and I'll miss him. My condolences to the families.
Tyrone Byrd
August 21, 2013
I just got the notice about his passing. My condolences go to the family and may God give you strength, courage and faith. T Byrd '73 and football teammate.
Sheila Braithwaite-Shaw
January 30, 2013
I just saw this and I must sAy James was one of my best friends at Stamford High. He took me to the senior prom. He was a smart loving, fun guy. PRAYERS GO OUT TO HIS FAMILY.
Joseph Morris
October 14, 2012
GOD bless you James you were a good person and you were loved, rest on my brother alway have the love of the morris family Mrs Ollie Morris,Michele, Aneette,Lisa,Vicki and Joe Morris send you Blessings
Abhinav Patni
October 13, 2012
Coach Cobb was a tennis teacher to me for several years, and taught me much more about life than just tennis. Rest in Peace to a great man.
Larry Palma
August 31, 2012
"Knowing Jimmy made me proud to be a fellow Stamfordite. Rest in peace, my friend."
Skip Brown
August 24, 2012
Jessie,
Sorry to hear of the passing of your son. Have not seen you in many years but I do remenber the great times we had going to football games together. My prayers are with you and your family.
Bruce Mitchell
August 23, 2012
I was saddened to hear of Jimmys passing. He is a great example to our youth and always was. I'm honored to know him and proud to have lived and watched him develop in the community during our formative years. He is a perfect example of the pride we have as Stamfordites growing up back in the day. Rest my Brother and Peace and comfort to the Cobb family.
Kevin S. Bennett
August 20, 2012
It is with deep regret and sadness i say goodbye to my friend. Jimmy and I spent many a day at Mazzas with Timmy Yarboro, the darlings, and the kids from lockwood ave. From Rogers to Stamford HS, and 30 yrs later we finally caught up with each other. Time is short my friend, and i will miss you. To the Cobb family you have my deepest sympathy. Still road buddies forever..
Dante Fargnoli
August 19, 2012
Coach Cobb was a great basketball coach for me and an even better man. His lessons went beyond basketball and taught me how to become a man and handle life and adversity. I will never forget him.
August 19, 2012
We were shocked to hear of coach Cobb's passings. Coach Cobb will be deeply missed,we were privileged to have has him as a coach for 2years with Stamford Youth Basketball and our sympathy is with his family. He was one of kind.
Sharon and Ryan Coppola
mary mc rae
August 18, 2012
we our deepest sympathy to the cobb family, we all loved James he was such a good friend, to our family, our love and blessing to the family

Paul Mavrakis
August 18, 2012
i went to school with Michael, Ernie, and Garry. i am sorry for the "Family's'' loss. GOD Bless, Paul Mavrakis + "Family''.
August 17, 2012
So sorry to hear about your loss, May God be with you all.
Sincerly your Elaine & Jamaal Hanton
Kathy Budrawich
August 16, 2012
I coached a high school basketball team with James a few years ago at the local YMCA. My favorite part of coaching with James was his gift of inspiring others. He focused on the weakest of all the players and magically transformed them with just the right words and teaching skills.
Al Perillo
August 16, 2012
I remember the old days with Jim playing baseball & football. A great athlete, and teammate.As of last, he worked @ Rippowam as a substitute teacher. We would sit and talk about the old days. He was a true gentilman and will be missed.
Anthony & Martha Wallace
August 15, 2012
May God continue His peace in your hearts. With the deepest of sympathy.
Tony Harris
August 15, 2012
To Gary and the Cobb family.I was so sorry to hear of Jimmys passing,he was a tremendous athlete and a great team mate.Always had that big smile and always fun to be around.RIP BIG JIM!!!
Tad Gallo
August 15, 2012
Gary and the Cobb Family, may your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Bennett Salvatore
August 15, 2012
James was the ultimate gentleman who respected everyone who came across his path. As an athlete he was a true sportsman and competitor. Stamford has lost a very good man. My condolences to the Cobb family. I admired James greatly.
Enzo Rebula
August 14, 2012
My deepest sympathies to Jim's children, Mr. And Mrs. Cobb and the entire family. Jim was one of my friends growing up on the east side and we played countless hours of basketball at the local play grounds, Rogers Junior High and SHS. Jim, with his warm and wonderful smile and great energy, is a person I, and many, admired and respected. May the spirit of Jim comfort you today and may the memories and lessons that he taught you enrich your lives in all the days ahead.
Randy coppola
August 14, 2012
Surprised and Sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing. I had known and coached him and brother Gary in their Jr. high school days at Rogers School. Jimmy's athletic potential excelled through High School and collage. all his accomplishments speak for themselves. The several times we've met in the past years, I was impressed by his graciousness and character. He will be missed. Sorry for your lose
Edward A. Lane
August 14, 2012
Sorry for your lose. James was a great guy. I will miss him.
barbara knapp
August 14, 2012
R.I.P COUSIN JAMES YOU WILL BE MISSED, WE
LOVE YOU
YOUR COUSIN TJ AND HIS MOM BARBARA
George Smith
August 14, 2012
To James and Christian, Cobb Family
I joined the Stamford High family during James "junior" senior year. I was the running backs coach. Before the season started I was given a briefing of returning players and learned of a student named james cobb he turned out to be a pleasant well mannered young man. but above it all he was very intelligent. I was impressed because its rare to find combination that james junior had. which was humble respect and loyalty and committed. Then one day I was formally introduced to his father. And I said to myself ok i get it now. COACH as I would soon call him was a classic high intregity man. we soon became friends outside of football. James would help anyone if he was able. His door was open. I was well younger than Coach and for me i viewed him as a father figure for me as he was for many others im sure. I would seek counsel from coach about life. James reintroduced me to my lord and savior after inviting me to visit his church when i was seeking answer for myself. I looked up to coach cobb A true gentleman and his influence on sports and more imporantly life in stamford will stand the test of time. My condolences and thanks coach. to the Cobb family. GEORGE J.Smith
Ken Pierce
August 13, 2012
To Gary and the Cobb Family:
I was a Catholic High guy but as a kid I idolized Jimmy and the rest of the guys on the Senior Babe Ruth team that won the World Series. Nothing made me more proud - to this day - than representing the city with STAMFORD across my chest when my turn came because I knew what Jimmy and the guys before me had accomplished. I never had the fortune of playing with Jimmy but I was a teammate of Gary's and had the chance to coach Michael on Robustelli Travel. I also remember watching Jimmy and the rest of the Black Knights in football in the glory days.
My condolences and thanks for such memories to the Cobb family.
Ken Pierce
James Moriarty
August 13, 2012
James was a friend, fellow athlete, teaching and coaching colleague. He will be missed by his family, friends and the Stamford sporting community. He represented the best of what it was to be a student athlete.I am so very sorry to hear of his passing. Jim Moriarty
August 13, 2012
Deepest sympathy to the Cobb family on the passing of a dear colleague and friend. Donna Watkins, Southport, CT
Tina Owens
August 13, 2012
To the Cobb family I'm truely sorry for lost I'll will keep in my prayers.
James Bradley
August 13, 2012
My deepest condolences. A great athlete, friend, and someone who I'll always remember as a "giver" looking to help others out. He will be missed.
Arnie Dixon Jr.
August 13, 2012
Just learn about Jim Cobb Passing my Condolences to the Cobb family a great person will be truly miss
Ashly Burnes
August 13, 2012
My condolences to the Cobb family. May God continue to comfort you in this difficult time.
Tony Payne
August 13, 2012
A great athlete and a better person. Someone I looked up to and admired.May he REST IN PEACE!
Ron Goggins
August 13, 2012
My condolences to the Cobb family. Stamford has lost a wonderful man and great athlete.
Susan Baxter
August 13, 2012
So sorry to hear of James passing. Cherish the good times!! My thoughts and prayers go out to you.
August 13, 2012
did not see or talk to you over the years, but will allways remember the impact you had on family and others. definitely one of the greatest people and athlete's of our time. junior simpson
August 12, 2012
gonna miss you brother...Julius Pempleton
columbia sc
August 12, 2012
my sympathy goes to your family of time of loss he will be missed dearly i miss talking to him at grace church god bless him and may he rest in peace. james will alway be remembered in my heart melanie luchetta
August 12, 2012
my sympathy goes to your family of time of loss he will be missed dearly i miss talking to him at grace church god bless him and may he rest in peace. james will alway be remembered in my heart melanie luchetta
Guy Fortt
August 12, 2012
To the Cobb Family
what a great father, son, brother, uncle, nephew & mentor James was. I was always touched by Mr Cobb as a young man growing up in Stamford. I played for his baseball team Garry Cobb Lions and I must say he instilled the confidence within me to succeed in all area's of life. Many times as a young man playing baseball at Scalzi park in Stamford Ct., James would work with my batting and encouraged me to continue to strive for the best. I will be forever grateful for his leadership and mentorship towards me. He always believed in me. To God be the glory he has an angel.
Diane Sentementes Sierpina
August 12, 2012
To the Cobb family:
We were so saddened to hear about Jimmy's passing. We will always remember him as a talented, friendly person - from our days at Rogers and at SHS, where we were so proud of his accomplishments and his character. It was so special to see him honored at Boyle Stadium in 2007 for his football success. May he rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Susan (Sandlock) Salerno
August 12, 2012
My condolences to the Cobb Family.
Dave Fields
August 12, 2012
My condolences to the Cobb family. Jimmy was one of the "slightly" older guys we all looked up to. He was an incredible athlete but an even better person. May God's comforting Spirit be with you at this time.
Joe Arena
August 12, 2012
To the Cobb Family,
I was not a personal friend of Jimmy, I had the pleasure of watching him play ball. My fondest memory of Jimmy was when he played on the 16-18 Babe Ruth League World Series championship team in 1971. I was only about 11 years old at that time. My condolences to the Cobb Family...
August 12, 2012
My condolences to the entire family. What a great individual.
Cuthbert Jones - met at Scalzi Park
David McKeithen
August 12, 2012
My deepest sympathy to the Cobb family I Just found out about his passing he was a friend who I will miss
Gerald Svedlow, MD
August 12, 2012
My condolences to the Cobb family. It was good spending some time with Jim a few years ago while visiting Stamford.
August 11, 2012
Jim was a great person RIP Tony DeFelice
August 11, 2012
My deepest sympathy goes out to the Cobb Family. I just heard about Jimmy's passing today and my heart is heavy. We were just talking about him last week.
My cousin was here last week for a funeral, in our family, and we looked through the Stamford High School year book. We turned to the football section, there was Jimmy, we turned to the baseball section, there was Jimmy, last but not least we turned to the basketball section, there was Jimmy again with the smile that would light up a room. What an all-star and a very nice person.
Rest in peace my dear friend, rest in peace.
Selma Barnwell (Smith), Bridgeport, CT
Cynthia Peters
August 11, 2012
Dear Cobb Family:
James and I met at Rogers many years ago and his departing has left me sorrowful but hopeful that we WILL meet again. A photograph of our homeroom with Mrs. Bea Foreman hangs in my hallway. Those formative years prepared us for the future. I am grateful to have known him and the inspirational person he grew to become.
May Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ continue to keep you in His everlasting arms today and always.
Sincerely,
Cynthia Dixon Peters
August 11, 2012
I will always remember playing basketball and fast ball at Rodgers and St. Marys school with him and later on his brother Garry. He taught me so much about the sports and being competitive. He will be surely be missed.My thoughts and prayers to the family.
Ellis Crawford Jr
August 11, 2012
To the Family of James Cobb; Always a good person, from a young man in High School, to adulthood. Always a pleasant smile and good conversation. Gone, much to soon. R I P
Joe DePreta
August 11, 2012
My heartfelt condolences to the Cobb family. I've known Jimmy from Little League on. He was a special guy. When I ran into him recently at the New Canaan YMCA, we picked up right where we left off at our reunion in 1991. My thoughts are with you.
Vita Darling
August 11, 2012
Thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Jimmmy will be missed by all. R.I.P. my friend.
Louise Twardy Vare
August 11, 2012
So very sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing and his fight with cancer at such a young age. I went to school with him, had classes with Garry & was friends with Theresa but moved away after high school and lost track of them. They were all such wonderful people and Theresa always had a smile on her face. I am so sorry for your family's loss and pain and will keep you all in my prayers. May God comfort you all.
C. Henry Yarboro, III, MD
August 11, 2012
My prayers and deepest Sympathies to the Cobb Family. For your loss.
Needless to say, James touched many people's lives...
He WILL be missed! And always will be remembered...
C. Henry Yarboro,III,MD
Mark Williams
August 11, 2012
My condolences to the Cobb family. I knew Jimmy when we were kids.
Helen Nissley Lewis (Rev. Dr.)
August 11, 2012
To Catherine and Jesse - I have thought of you often during the years since the Day Care Center in Stamford and thought of your wonderful family. How sad I am to find you here and how truly sorry I am to learn of James's
passing. May God be with you and yours. You have enriched the lives of so many of us.
Rashe Campbell
August 11, 2012
To the Cobb family. May God give you comfort in this hard time may he give you strength to make it thru. Coach Cobb was an awesome man who taught me many valuable life lessons. God Bless you
August 11, 2012
My condolences to the Cobb family. I played summer ball with James for a number of years. Not only was he a great teammate, he was a big brother and mentor. He took the younger guys under his wing and taught us so much about baseball and life by his words and most importantly by his actions. I know I am a better man by knowing James, and am so glad he was and always will be a part of my life. May God bless.
Joe Bevino - Trumbull,CT
Davis, Family
August 11, 2012
We, The Davis Family, gives our Deepest Condolences to the Cobb Family, he will forever be remember, and missed to those that knew him. He will be remembered and missed in the Church that my Family and other Families attended Worship. May the Lord be with the Cobb Family during these sad times.
quinton carrington
August 11, 2012
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
August 11, 2012
James was a friend to me when I needed a friend. We are sorry for his loss and look forward to being reunited in glory.
Ted Hartlett & Family
Brian Usher
August 11, 2012
My prayers and condolences to the Cobb family. I had the honor of being a friend and teammate of Jimmy's at Stamford High School. He was a great athlete but more importantly a wonderful human being who was passionate about life and was a loyal amd committed friend. He will be missed by all.
Thomas Darling
August 11, 2012
Our Condolences to the Cobb Family. Lots of great memories of Jimmy doing what he did Best (Playing Ball) R.I.P.
Rick Lee
August 11, 2012
Dear Cobb Family. My name is Rick Lee. I played with Jim at Stamford High. He was a dear friend during my football days. He was a leader and a beautiful man. After playing football at Uconn I moved to Phoenix and never saw him after I left Stamford. I'm going to my 40th reunion in Stamford in September and will lead a prayer for him. God bless him and the family.
Brenda Baxter Birch
August 11, 2012
My condolence to the family of James Cobb. James was gracious, kind and giving. His memory will live with us forever. God bless his lagacy and all of you his family and friends.
David Winston
August 10, 2012
My condolences to Jesse Cobb and Family. We were very sadden by the lost of your son and brother James. Have faith knowing that God has led your loved one home to a special place in heaven.
Rohn Bray
August 10, 2012
My condolences to the Cobb family. So many good memories. RIP brother.
Audrey H
August 10, 2012
Uncle Jesse & Aunt Catherine,
I am praying for all of you. May God's peace envelope you.
Toni Rinaldi
August 10, 2012
Garry, so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother, Jimmy...I remember him from high school and he obviously continued his success way beyond that (as you have as well)...Prayers are with you and your family.
Toni Rinaldi (Class of '75)
Judy Heft
August 10, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of James's passing. He was one of the nicest people I ever met. He was a great coach. Definitely one of the best coaches my daughter Willa Borderud ever had! Sending prayers to the entire family. Judy Heft
Jim Hanley
August 10, 2012
My sincere condolences to the Cobb Family. He was a great teammate and a fierce competitor that could beat you with either his incredible athletic ability or his sharp mind. Off the field he was a good friend and a strong man that was not afraid to stand up for what he believed in. He will be missed. Rest in peace my friend.
Pamela Filardi
August 10, 2012
I am very to sorry of your loss.
I went to Stamford High School at the same time period. I remember his name...he was famous.
I will keep your family in my prayers.
Tom Vitti
August 10, 2012
My sincere condolences to the Cobb family. Jim was a great friend and competitor. He will be missed.
Tom Vitti
Abraham Wilson
August 10, 2012
To Jesse Cobb and Family, I am stun and sadden to here of James' passing, however God knows us best. Jesse I still think of the conservation, we had of James, Gary and Mike at the P.O. Jesse, you and Mrs. Cobb did a terrific job as parents. I was as proud of your kids as you were. I know you all are grateful to have been blessed with such wonderful, intelligent and talented children. May God Bless and Comfort you all at this very difficult time. Jimmy from one old running back at SHS to another Rest In Peace.
Earl Henry
August 10, 2012
My deepest sympathy to the entire family of James Cobb. James was a great friend, a brother in Christ, and a passionate member of our Bible Study Group in New Canaan. We are deeply saddened by his passing but we are absolutely confident of his eternal security. You ran a good race, you fought a great fight and you deserve the prize. Our prayers are with his family and friends.
Jeff Bevino
August 10, 2012
Garry-Deepest condolences to you and your family on Jimmy's passing-James Gang was a wonderful man and will be sorely missed-Gone way too soon-God Bless
Debbie Petrone
August 10, 2012
My condolences to the Cobb family. I attended high school with Jimmy and was also a fellow member of Grace Church before relocating to Ansonia. He was a wonderful and compassionate man who loved his family and his church.
joseph morris
August 10, 2012
to GOD be the glory and blessing to the Cobb family my heart goes out to you all james was like family to my family and we all loved him heven is shining down cause it has another angel name james s cobb
Dionne Moses
August 10, 2012
Gary, Im sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. My condolences to you and your family.
Peter Elikann
August 10, 2012
There was an essential kindness and decency to Jimmy. As a captain of the state championship football team, an ivy league graduate of Dartmouth, a long-term public school teacher, and someone of exceptionally strong spiritual beliefs, he was, in so many ways, a role model for others and truly the best among the whole lot of us. Besides that, he was always just so much fun. Over the years following our graduation from high school, the times I spoke to him were almost like speaking with a psychologist, as he seemed to have a depth of wisdom particularly when he spoke about the young people he always taught and mentored. I was so impressed once when he told me that, whenever people asked him how he handled his students in Greenwich who came from such a dramatically different and more affluent background than experienced in his own childhood, he replied that these so-called entitled kids weren't less deserving of understanding and help as they didn't have any fewer challenges than he had had, only challenges of a different kind. The fact that his daughter graduated Harvard Law and his oldest son graduated Columbia and the Sorbonne in Paris is a towering testament to the depth of understanding that he had of the young people to whom he so thoughtfully dedicated his life. Good luck, Jimmy.
Lori Lawnsby
August 10, 2012
I'm so very sorry, my prayers are with the entire family. James was such an integral part of our Bible Study group. He loved God and his family, and was so kind and encouraging to all.
James always had a bright smile and a positive word to share.
I will truly miss him.
My sincerest sympathy to his family and close friends.
MaryLaury de los Reyes (DeMarco)
August 10, 2012
I am so saddened to hear the news of Jimmy passing. I had the great pleasure of being a friend during our HS years...so many memories! My deepest sympathies to the entire family. He will be missed.
Lindsay Pickett (McHugh)
August 10, 2012
My Condolences to the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time, Mr. Cobb was a good man and a great person.
Ken Trout
August 10, 2012
So sorry to hear about the passing of Jimmy, he and my wife Violet were good friends through Jr.High and High school.He was a great athlete and a very classy guy. My condolences to his family.
Patricia Fennell
August 10, 2012
My condolences to the family. May God bless you with perfect peace. James will be greatly missed!
New Canaan HS Rams.
August 10, 2012
Condolences to the Cobb family. We will always remember the great battles with Jim and his Stamford HS Black Knights football teammates. Lived far to short and may he rest in eternal peace.
tony socci
August 10, 2012
God bless great athlete & person my condolences to the family
Arthur Knapp
August 10, 2012
My thoughts and prayers to the Cobb family. May James find the eternal love of Jesus.
Bill Lawson
August 10, 2012
My deepset condolences go out to the Cobb family. I was lucky enough to play under James during high school football at SHS and will always remember him as being a standup, sincere and good coach.
I also knew Tony as well, so it's sad to hear of another great person leaving so soon. May GOD give you peace and strength during this time.
Michele Thomas
August 10, 2012
I went all through my school years with James and I will always remember him. He was a good friend of mine. He was a great person and fun to be around and he will be missed. My condolences to the family.
Paul Rotante
August 10, 2012
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Mike Pappas
August 10, 2012
My condolences to the Cobb family. It's been some time since I last saw James but I remember him as a fine person and a good athlete. His smile was always there and will be missed.
August 10, 2012
Rest in peace in the Lord's arms, good man.
Sally Sanford
August 10, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. James loved his family -- especially his children. He was a dedicated teacher and coach. He will be missed.
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