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1924
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2016
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James Shappelle Obituary
91, Cincinnati, 06/28/2016, Neidhard Minges, St. Peter in Chains Cathedral, 07/06/2016, 10 AM
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David Batchelor
July 24, 2016
Fr. Jim..
A smiling face, a peaceful presence, welcoming arms. These are what you were to our family. We love you. David, Connie, Jacob, and Joseph
July 6, 2016
Father Shappelle was our Spirit Advisor for many years. He will be truly missed.
Ladies of Charity
St Gertrude Parish, Madeira
July 5, 2016
Fr.Jim, You will be truly miss by me and my family since the last 47 years. You are truly man of God and I am truly blessed to have know you. Mother of Christ will truly miss you and your sermons. Tara ,Kayla, Elijah, Kara lin, and RJ Irby.
Peggy Easton
July 5, 2016
You were always there for my Mom and Dad. Your prayers, kindness and caring helped make their journey to heaven a peaceful one! I know they are excited to see you. I will always remember your loving smile!
T. S.
July 5, 2016
What an honor to have known you Fr. Jim. I have another angel now watching over me and my family. Your gentle spirit and infectious smile will be missed. I am sure Sam was glad to see you. I would bet he met you with a plate of pasta! Heaven is having a party!
Barb Bruser
July 5, 2016
He was a good man and will be sorely missed. May he rest in peace.
Sheryl Smith
July 4, 2016
Rest in peace. The only priest to ever make a good impression on me.First communion, confirmation,baptised two of my children, My marriage and lots of family funerals. He was there guiding us through all life's hurdles.I only found out many years after my marriage that he didn't think it would last. 34 years later and still hanging in there.I guess he did a much better job counseling us than he thought.Heaven truly called another one of it's angels home.
Glen Glenn
July 2, 2016
Pastor, teacher and friend. Your wisdom and calm demeanor will be missed. I know when Fr. Jim entered the gates of heaven, he heard..."Well done, good and faithful servant".
Vanessa Rozier
July 2, 2016
Father Shappelle was and always will be there for me and my family. He was there during the highest times baptisms of children, weddings, and graduations. And he was there during the lowest times (death of husband and daughter). I will forever love him. Rest in Peace Fr Jim.
Anne Adams-Milton
July 2, 2016
Fr.Shappelle was a marvelous light & wonderful friend and minister of the Sacraments for many marriages & baptisms in our family. His homilies were beyond special. He exemplified the ways of Jesus in his love, laughter, faith, hope , and in living a life of simplicity and obedience. His touches of truth and beauty reached so many people. His example of a life well-lived will spur us all on to the same!...God bless him richly forever.
Diane Mitchell
July 1, 2016
I had the pleasure of meeting you at St. Leo's and even after graduating whenever I would see you and you always remebered me by name with a big beautiful smile you'd call me by name RIP FR. Shappelle you were a great influence in my life always kind, caring and unselfish. You will truly be missed by many.
Barb (Roope) Razzano
July 1, 2016
This saintly man has meant the world to my family for over 40 years.We all share a great loss. Our hearts are heavy. May he continue to guide us from heaven. We have been privileged to know him.
Richard and Jewel Menefield
July 1, 2016
God Bless this sweet and holy man of Christ!
Denise Hendley
June 30, 2016
We loved you dear friend!love the Dan Hendley family
Sue Leeds
June 30, 2016
Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen. We have lost a wonderful priest who always was there to help our family no matter what. A true disciple of Jesus spreading God's Word. He knew no strangers. "...And, now the time has come for Father Shappelle to rest; Jesus is taking him home as His special guest," Life just changes, never ends. but little by little, we begin to remember not just that he died, but that he lived. And that his life gave us memories too beautiful to forget,,,,,,Forever in our hearts.. Sue Leeds
Jeremy Sicking
June 30, 2016
Fr. Shappelle was a wonderful and holy man. He was instrumental in the formation of my Catholic faith, starting with being baptized by him on Easter Sunday 1976. I will miss him.
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