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1965
DIED
2012
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James Kaifesh Obituary
He was born Jan. 4, 1965, in Euclid.
He is survived by his mother, Jo Ann Kaifesh; siblings, Ken (Maureen), Kim Kaifesh (John Tillotson), Kevin (Marien), and Larry (Sheila); nieces and nephews, Jessica, Andrea, Michael, Andrew, Julia; and former wife, Jennifer.
He was preceded in death by his father, Edward.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 10, 2012, at Divine Word Parish, 8100 Eagle Road, Kirtland. (Please meet at the church). Interment will take place at All Souls Cemetery in Chardon Township.
Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Brickman Bros. Funeral Home, 37433 Euclid Ave., Willoughby.
Online at www.brickmanbros.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Kaifesh
Sue Kastelic Bina
March 7, 2013
I am so sorry to learn of Jimmy's passing. Just found out today while doing an internet seach. God Bless you all, family.
Barb Stuart
August 12, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Carl & Colleen Kozlowski
August 10, 2012
To the Kaifesh Family:
We are very sorry to hear about Jim's passing. Our condolences and prayers to the entire family.
Michael Delis
August 10, 2012
Kevin, Marien, and the rest of the family - Sorry to hear this news. Deep sympathy to your family. May his memory be eternal. Michael, Donna, Jake and Emily Delis
Frank Repar
August 10, 2012
To all the Kaifesh klan, So sad 2 hear the news when my dad told me. We had tons of great times together as kids listening to albums,playing atari, football games in the street, bball in you back yard, and so many more fond memories. Rest in peace my friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love from the Repar Mob
Debbi & Dennis Cavanaugh
August 9, 2012
Our sincere condolences Debbi & Dennis Cavanaugh
Delphine Allen
August 9, 2012
My deepest and heartfelt condolences. May God grant your family peace and comfort.
nadine case
August 9, 2012
I did not meet you, Jim, but I know your mom and I know how very much she loved you and how much you loved her. She told me of the good times you two had together with your January birthdays. You are in my prayers, Jim, and so is your dear mom and all of your family.
Harry and Doris Burrington
August 9, 2012
Joanne, We are sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Harry and Doris (Mackey)Burrington
August 9, 2012
August 09, 2012
Jennifer I am so sorry to hear about Jim's passing our thoughts & prayers
are with you.
Love Aunt Marie & Uncle Frank
Karen Pucci Stratman
August 9, 2012
We are so sorry to hear about Jim's passings. You are in our prayers.
The Stratman's/Pucci's
kris hassel
August 9, 2012
With deepest sympathy. Sorry for your loss.
Kris & Anne Hassel
Kevin McDonough
August 9, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. My condolences to the entire Kaifesh family.
John Voso
August 9, 2012
To the Kaifesh Family,
Please accept our family's condolences on Jimmy's passing. You and Jimmy are in our thoughts and prayers.
Hold the great memories and keep his spirit alive.
The Voso Family
Steve Kile & family
August 8, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to all the family and friends of jim. i knew him as "fish" from basketball in high school. So sorry for your loss. RIP Jim...
August 8, 2012
We are so sorry about Jimmy's passing. We will miss him but know he will be with us in spirit. He had a very kind soul and we know he is up in heaven with all of our loved ones.
Love, Alan, Karen and Alyssa
James Debevec
August 8, 2012
I am sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing.
Ken & Beth Kawrzyniak
August 8, 2012
We are so sorry to hear the sad news about Jim.
Your entire family is in our prayers.
Rest In Peace Jimmy (Fish)
Ken & Beth Wawrzyniak
Paula Lupica Chesnes
August 8, 2012
Dear Kaifesh family,
I was a childhood friend of your niece and cousin, Sally. We grew up together across the street from each other on E 290th. I remember you all very well. Especially Kim, because we would play together. I learned of the loss of your son and brother through my mother-in-law, Jane. I am so sorry. You have my deepest sympathy. I will say some prayers for all of you...that you may find strength and peace. I hope you can find some comfort knowing that Jimmy is now resting in God's loving embrace.
Paula
August 8, 2012
Dear Kaifesh family,
I remember each of you well. I am Paula Lupica Chesnes. Your neice and cousin, Sally, was my dear childhood friend on East 290th. I learned of the loss of your son and brother through my mother-in- law, Jane. I want to extend my deepest sympathy to
your family. I will say some prayers for all of you for strength and peace. I hope that you find some comfort in knowing that Jimmy is resting in God's loving embrace.
Paula
August 8, 2012
We are sorry to read about Jimmy's passing. I will think about him when I drive down Pontiac Drive. May he rest now in peace. Our prayers to the Kaifesh Family.
Timothy J. and Carolyn Picciano Kollin Family -Olmsted Falls
Wilhelm Family
August 8, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our prayers.
With love,
Clem & Fran Hren & Family
August 8, 2012
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
Jim with him Mom and siblings
Marien Kaifesh
August 8, 2012
At sister, Kim's, b-day with brothers Larry and Kevin, and SIL, Maureen
Marien Kaifesh
August 8, 2012
Jim and niece, Jessica, at Jessica's grad party 2009
Marien Kaifesh
August 8, 2012
Xmas 2009 - With brothers Kevin and Ken, and Mom
Marien Kaifesh
August 8, 2012
Stevie Hatala
August 8, 2012
I am sorry about Jim's passing He was a good guy! I am a freind of Jennifer's. I will keep Jim and your family in my prayers.
August 8, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers.
Scott and Bridget Dippel
Brett & Pam Crawford
August 8, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you all through the love and support of family and friends.
John Beveridge
August 8, 2012
With deepest sympathy for your loss,
John and Holly Beveridge
Jim and his buddy Taz
August 8, 2012
August 7, 2012
With deepest sympathy. Sorry for your loss.
Karen and Tim Erich
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