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James Kaib Obituary
1937 - 2013
James Paul Kaib, age 75, died on February 11, 2013 at Covenant Hospice in Pensacola, Fla. A lifetime sailor, he left Ohio to join the U.S. Navy in 1955 and served in posts across the country and around the globe for 22 years, including tours of duty in Spain, Morocco, Italy and Puerto Rico. Following his Naval career, he continued in Civil Service for 20 years at both Pensacola NAS and Eglin AFB. An avid bowler, he coached many youth leagues to countless tournament wins. Since 1998, he spent his retirement with friends on local golf courses and venturing on an annual mountain fishing trip.
While serving in Naples, Italy, he met and married Veneranda Leone, his wife of 49 years. He had two sons, James Jr. of Jacksonville, Fla. and Paul Kaib of Atlanta, Ga.; one grandson Michael Kaib of Jacksonville, Fla. and one hole-in-one. He is survived by two brothers, Robert (Peggy) Kaib and Thomas (Gail) Kaib, of Phoenix, Ariz. He was predeceased by his parents Paul and Grace Kaib and a brother, William Kaib of Cleveland, Ohio.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, February 19, 2013, at Barrancas National Cemetery, Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Fla.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society or Covenant Hospice. Arrangements by Pensacola Memorial Gardens.
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Memories and Condolences
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March 26, 2013
Nucca, I was saddened to get a phone call from Bill Dix telling us that Jim had died. I've not had a chance to meet you but want to extend to you our deepest sympathies. Jim and Bill were our guests of our each year when they came to our fishing resort here in the Arkansas Ozarks. We will miss Jim and his smile.
Mike and Phyllis Selby
Wildcat Shoals Resort
Laura Fedele-Plona
March 5, 2013
03/5/13 Dearest Nuccia, Until now, I did not know that Jim had gone home to our Lord. I was missing getting his emails and did a search, and discovered his obituary. My sincere sympathy to you, Bob & Tom. I will truly miss his emails. God's blessings to all of you. Rest in peace Jim, say "hello" to Bill from me and get another "hole in one" on those pearly links!
March 2, 2013
My deepest condolences to Nuccia. Jim was the person who taught me a great deal about bowling. He gave me the skills to be a better bowler but also taught me to love the sport. I owe him a lot. He is in my prayers. Ray Judd
Clint Epley
February 22, 2013
Always there and ready to help and share with his associates from the VQ community. Will miss his face and great conversations if not so much golf :-)during the annual reunions.
Allan Prevette
February 20, 2013
To the family of Jim,
Jim was a stand up fellow
and I was proud to call him "Shipmate."
May he have, "Fair winds and following seas as he makes his final trip west."
Bob & Sarah Doner
February 20, 2013
Jim is at peace. We will miss Jim and his way of always wanting to help everyone. Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.
Bob & Sarah
Jan Keen
February 18, 2013
I was deeply saddened by Jim's passing.
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy.
Jodi Mays
February 17, 2013
Jim fought his battle with such courage. I for one will miss his smilling face, but its comforting to know he is free from pain. My condolences to all his family.
February 16, 2013
bless all of you in this loss Love Dave and Lila
February 16, 2013
My mother and I send our deepest sympathies to Veneranda, Paul, and Jim Jr. Jim Sr will be missed.
Love, Dana
Jess Johnston
February 15, 2013
My prayers are that Jim has found peace and is free from pain. For his family, my warmest thoughts of love during this difficult time.
Ann Kaib Hauser
February 14, 2013
I would be there to express my sympathy in person, if it were not so far away. Battling cancer cannot be easy, and now his suffering is over. God bless.
February 13, 2013
I hope you are at peace Uncle Jim. Hugs and my sympathy to the family.
February 12, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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