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JIM CZAK Obituary

CZAK--Jim. It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our friend, confidant, mentor, dad, grandfather, and loving husband Jim Czak on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. Former owner of the famed Nola Recording Studios in The Penthouse atop the old Steinway Piano building in NYC. Devoted husband to Judy, mentor and friend to son Steven, proud father-in-law to Ashley, adoring grandfather to Juliana and Beckham, and dear brother to Kathy and the late Alan, Jim is survived by many special nieces, nephews, and cherished friends. Reposing at Edward F. Lieber Funeral Homes 266 North Central Avenue, Valley Stream, NY. Visitation Sunday 2-4pm and 7-9pm. Funeral mass at St. Boniface R.C. Church Monday 9:30am. Interment St. Charles cemetery in Farmingdale, NY.

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Published by New York Times on Mar. 18, 2017.

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Robin Amy Bass

March 15, 2025

Miss you Jimmy - Think about you a lot, and when the ides of March rolls around, l get signs from you in unexpected places-

Robin Amy Bass

March 15, 2024

Thinking of you today, Jim Czak!
I miss our conversations- through out the years- your sage advice! Hope you are playing some great gigs up there:)

Kathy Czak-Malone

September 3, 2018

My brother.. always in my heart

November 8, 2017

Jim was absolutely the nicest human being I have ever known. He will be so very missed. Knew him such a short while..Had some amazing one on one time with him...such an incredible soul.....so sad, Think of him often.

rosanne soifer

May 5, 2017

just saw the obit in ALLEGRO--rest in peace Jimmy--it was always a joy recording at Nola.

Dale Thompson

April 21, 2017

The Glenn Miller Orchestra recorded 3 Christmas albums at NOLA. Jim was a not only a great technician, he was a great person. His legacy lives on forever!

Danny D'Imperio

April 21, 2017

I always enjoyed recording and mixing with Jim at the helm........

Roland Chassagne

April 1, 2017

Jim
I will miss you terribly. You were always a great person to speak with. Your guidance and advice gave me confidence at a time when I was down and out. You inspired me to trust my abilities. I will miss you my friend ...more than words can express. You're always with me.

Frank Nagel-Heyer

March 28, 2017

I will always remember you. Thanks so much for all the good work you have done for us. We had a great time together and produced lots of wonderful music.

Randy Sandke

March 27, 2017

I love you, Jim. You sure added so much to my life and music and I'll miss you terribly. You were just a wonderful presence on this earth.

Richard Locker

March 22, 2017

My sincere condolences.
I'd known Jim from doing a number of sessions as a sideman over the years at Nola. There was always lovely vibe and that was one of the reasons I decided to record my first solo CD there in 1997 or 1998. His masterful skill and relaxed attitude helped me greatly.
He is one of those people who will be remembered, for his kindness, generosity, and good nature...not to mention his fine work.

Christopher Sanders

March 22, 2017

When I stepped nervously into Nola Recording Studio a few years back, I was put at ease immediately by Jim. He was a burst of sunshine in this sometimes gloomy world. I will never forget his kindness, humor and talent. Now he's up there mixing for all the greats he worked with and the ones he wished he had worked with. God speed Jim. Lots of love to his family.

Scott Whitfield

March 22, 2017

Oh, Jimmy, you can't go yet! So much music yet to be shared, so many laughs (on top of the ones we ALREADY had!), so many great meals... Good night, my friend, and sleep well. God knows you've earned it.

Rodrigo Sáenz

March 21, 2017

What can be said about Jim that hasn't already been said?
We met in the early 80s, when I used to be record at NOLA fairly regularly. Here was a kind, loving, special human being who made you feel at home in his studio. I will miss him dearly.
You could warm your hands on this man...

March 19, 2017

He was bigger tan NY. He was why we stayed in the scene. He was the only reason we had hope for our world to survive. I;ll miss him so much.

Carol-Lynn Parente

March 19, 2017

Jim wasn't the life of the party, he was the party. And he never spoke of his talents, but anyone that worked with him surely did. He would go to any lengths in his power to help you out. He was the sound of Sesame Street for so many wonderful years. If ever anyone embodied the word "mensch" it was Jim. My heart is broken. Sending the deepest of sympathy to his wife and family.

March 19, 2017

from A Prayer for Musicians.... "Grant us O Lord, nerves of steel that we may dare to sing a new song, and teach others to sing it too. Grant us O Lord, memory as clear as crystal that we may remember the joy and comfort that words and music bring."

We knew Jim just a short while, but we will miss him as if he were a life long friend.
Kevin and Chris Marzo

Lou Verrico

March 19, 2017

So sorry for your loss , Jim will be missed by many .
I started to work with Jim in 1971,a great Guy.

March 19, 2017

42 years of laughter,music and love. I shall miss you forever dear Jimmy. Loving thoughts to your wonderful family. Your forever friend, Sandy Stewart

March 19, 2017

To the Czak Family: I am so sorry for your loss. Jim was such a special friend to me. I saw him everyday when he entered 111 entrance on 57th Street for years...and I would run to the side door and wave or open it to give him a hug...since i was at 109....I recorded a CD upstairs and the Nola gang became part of my Steinway family.....I am so saddened by this news. I send my deepest condolences ....Betsy Hirsch

March 19, 2017

Don Shelden

March 18, 2017

Simply the nicest human being I have ever known.

Fred Weinberg

March 18, 2017

I will never, ever forget Jim. Words cannot express the sadness I feel.He was a friedn, a great talent, a fantastick engineer, and truly one of a kind Human. I cry.

@ Nola Studios w/ JIM

Lee Musiker

March 18, 2017

alex serdy

March 18, 2017

steve, ashley, juliana, and beckham,

we are so sorry for your loss. we love you all and are here to help you celebrate your dad's/grandfather's life.

love,
the serdy family

March 18, 2017

To the Czak Family, I am sorry for the loss of your love one. Please be assured God loves you and is near to all who calls on him in prayer. (Psalms 145:18, 19).

Barbara Rosene

March 18, 2017

Jim's musical mentoring and his friendship meant more to me than I can ever say. The recordings, the hangs and the birthday calls somehow validated me as a singer. His life really mattered. Love to Judy and Steve. So sorry I can't be there.

G. B.

March 18, 2017

I express my sincere condolences. May God give you Peace, Comfort, and Courage to face the days ahead & Loving Memories to forever hold in your Heart. Psalms 29:11

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