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James Senterfit Obituary
James Howard 58, on November 19, 2016 of Ramsey, NJ. Predeceased by his father Laurence B. Senterfit and his youngest brother Laurence Reed. Survived by his mother Anne and his middle brother Dave, wife Hazel and four nieces and nephews, also many friends. Jim was a graduate of Ramsey High School and the New Mexico School of Mines and Technology. He was class president his senior year at New Mexico. He was a substitute teacher in Ramsey and Ridgewood for many years. The family wishes to thank the Ramsey Police, Rescue Squad and the Ambulance Corps for their services this past year. In lieu of flowers please send tributes, memories, and condolences to the family's home address, 174 Norman Drive, Ramsey, NJ 07446. Arrangements are private and being handled by the Van Emburgh-Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home, Ramsey, NJ.
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Joseph
July 25, 2022
I remember having him as my substitute teacher and when someone invariably would ask him his height, he would always respond in turn with "I am 2 meters tall", much to the chagrin of students who would have to learn the metric system to sate their curiosity. Even 20 years later I haven´t forgotten him.
Jim Rice
December 30, 2018
I just found this and am heartbroken. My condolences to Jim's family and friends. "Olaf" and I were best friends at NM tech and we had many adventures, including driving across country a couple of times. Hundreds of stories! He was a great friend and wonderful soul. Rest in Peace, Big Jim.
Tom Reynolds
December 8, 2017
I'm so sorry to hear about this. I just this moment found out. I knew Jim at New Mexico Tech, where he was affectionately known as "Olof Fjord Jumper" because of his size. He was a good friend to me, as well as a lot of other people. He will be missed
Suzanne Wilson
November 21, 2016
We were so lucky to know Jim. He was such an interesting person, full of knowledge, and had a sense of humor like no other. He took on three long term substitute positions for me at my request. There really was no one else like him. He had a commanding presence in a room and could win anyone over with his wittiness and his charm. We will miss him dearly. Until we meet again, Jim...
Roger Schneider
November 20, 2016
I grew up on Norman Drive and the Senterfit family were always the nicest people to everyone. So sad to hear this news.
Ray Leslie
November 20, 2016
Mr. Senterfit was a wonderful sub, the type you wised you got when your teacher was absent. He was also a wonder permanent sub when my history teacher had her baby. An incredibly intelligent man, seemed to know everything about everything. I'll look back on my middle and high school years and smile when I think of Mr. Senterfit.
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