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John Rishwain
June 14, 2025
May God bless all those in remembrance of Jim, a friend and excellent source of encouragement to those in his proximity.
Michael McCormick
May 9, 2021
Jimmy Was my Role Model as a kid at St. Robert's School. He was always there for me as so was his Mother Jeane and Jim sr was my Basketball coach. I was so sad to hear this news. Praying for the Handley Family. God Bless You all.
Rick and Vivian Serra
January 14, 2008
I just wanted to express my feeling about Jim. He was the last supervisor I had at Frito-Lay before moving to Washington. I just found out what happened a few hours ago and stood in complete shock. I am so sorry for your loss Robyn. Ryan and Jimmie, your father was an inspiration to me every time I had a chance to talk with him. It is an honor to say we were friends.
LINDA Weilert
November 12, 2007
It has been a while since I wrote in here, but today I came across Jim's picture and announcement and wanted to say that he is very missed. It is still very shocking that he isn't here with us. Robyn, Jimmy and Ryan..I am here for you. I know it is still very very difficult, but I am here to help in any way. My thoughts are with you daily and I know that Jim is with you throughout every step you take. Love, Linda
Heidi Wieser
July 22, 2007
Dear Robyn and boys,
May God continue to give you peace as you walk through these horrible times. May your memories be a constant reminder of the true love and family you have. My thoughts and prayers are with you now. I can only imagine all to well what you are going through right now and I pray for you and your entire family. Keep the faith and know that one day you will all be together again in a much more beautiful place.
In faith and hope,
Heidi(Mibach)Wieser
Jennifer Butterfield (Bauman)
July 18, 2007
Robyn, When I heard of Jim's tragic passing a while ago, I wanted to sign this guest book to let you know how sorry I am for your loss but I thought what in the world could I say that would mean anything or make a difference. So I prayed to God to help me find the words. This morning He answered. Heavenly Father, I ask you to bless my friend and her family. I ask You to minister to their spirit. Where there is pain, give them Your peace and mercy. Where there is self-doubting, release a renewed confidence to work through them. Where there is tiredness or exhaustion, I ask You to give them understanding, guidance, and strength. Where there is fear, reveal Your love and release to them Your courage. Bless their finances, give them greater vision, and raise up leaders and friends to support and encourage them. Give each of them discernment to recognize the evil forces around them and reveal to them the power they have in You to defeat it. I ask You to do these things in Jesus' name. Amen Robyn, remember to take care of yourself too. You and your family are in my prayers.
Tim, Brenda, Brent & Amanda Tortorelli
July 16, 2007
Robyn, Ryan & Jimmy,
Our deepest thoughts and sympathy go out to you.
Even though we live so far away now, we remember the good times that we spent with our great neighbors. He will surely be missed.
Dan and Peggy Bonetti
July 7, 2007
Our deepest sympathies to the Handley family.
Sincerely,
Dan and Peggy Bonetti
Formerly 415 Redwood Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066
Presently 3345 Chesham Street, Rescue, CA 95672
Marilyn Stansbury
June 27, 2007
Dear Robyn,Ryan and Jimmy
Our words are truly inadequate to express thedeep sorrow we feel about the loss of your husband and father.We were so blessed to be with all of you for our two years in California.Your loving family will wrap their arms around you and hold you up in your time of such grief.Tim and I were in the British Virgin Islands at the time of the accident. We are so sorry we could not be there to show you how much we care about you and the children and to honor Jim.
Love Aunt Marilyn and Uncle Tim
Trish Erdelatz
June 27, 2007
Dear Robyn, Ryan, and Jimmy,
Now that things have calmed down a bit, my heart is aching all the more for you. I miss Jim so much and just wish I could give him one more hug and to tell him I love him again. I know that he is safely at home with Jesus and that gives me great comfort. So many people know the wonderful man he was, but we know the compassionate side that reached out to so many people. I'll never forget the how he helped the homeless woman with the little children outside of Wallmart. Giving them money to be able to stay in a cheap motel for a few nights and to buy food. How he helped a friend whose husband left her and she had no money for Christmas gifts and food. He received a money gift of $500 and gave $300 of it, so that she could by gifts for the children and put food on the table. These are only two of the stories of his compassion, but I am sure there are many more. And he did it without ever telling anyone. If only our hearts could be as big as his. I'll always be there for you. May Jesus breathe His peace and comfort into your hearts.
Love you forever, Mom (Mammy)
Adrienne Hogg
June 27, 2007
Handley Family,
I was in complete shock when I heard of Jim's passing. I worked with him at Alhambra for many years. He was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. May God bless you all.
josie sanchez
June 26, 2007
To Robyn and the kids..our deepest condolences go out to you and your family- I know for my husband George, Jim was more then a boss to him. he had been a mentor and a friend! it was hard to listen to the news when we were informed of this tragedy- he will be missed by all here in sacramento those who worked with him in the sacramento alhambra branch all feel a sence of loss. a good man has been sent to do good for others now. he will be shining down on us all. robyn you are in our hearts may you get thru each day a little at a time till you can only see happiness when the thought of him comes to mind. goodbye jim we will miss u.. your sacramento family
Doug and Sharen Stansbury
June 25, 2007
Our Dearest Robyn.
You always have had a special place in our hearts,and we love you very much.We pray for you and your family and ask Jesus to give you strenght during this painful time.
Jay Andres
June 24, 2007
Robyn, Jimmy & Ryan, My deepest sympathy for your loss. I have many fond memories of Jim and feel blessed that we new each other. A long time ago we spent a week together at a conference in Ojai. I found out during that week that he was a person of quality, morals and integrity. Jim was so full of life that it is hard to comprehend his passing. While my Son was in Iraq, Jim was one of the most faithful in terms of prayers and encouragement to me. I apolgize that I could not bring myself to share during the Rosary on Monday. The service was a fitting tribute to a man that made all of our lives richer. If there is anything that I can do to help your family now or in the future please do not hesitate to ask. I am sure Jim would have done the same for any one of his many, many friends. God bless you!
Mary Gail Mibach
June 22, 2007
Dear Robyn, Ryan and Jim,
My daughter Heidi just called on her way home from work and told me the sadest news. Still 2hrs. later my eyes filled with tears.God Bless each of you. Love, Mary Gail
Eileen Payne (Dawkins)
June 21, 2007
Robyn, Just received an email from Linda Pellerano, sorry to hear about your loss. If you or the boys need anything, don't hesitate to contact me. I've been through it and know how you must be feeling. Need to talk, call. Eileen
Amy Buckley (Reynolds)
June 21, 2007
My thoughts and prayers go out to you. My life was truly blessed by having known Jim.
Stephen Reynolds
June 21, 2007
Jim wasn't just a boss he was my friend!
Sandy (Strazzullo) Zenner
June 21, 2007
To the Handley Family,
Words cannot express my deepest sympathy to all of you for such a tragic loss. I haven't seen you in appox 35 plus years, but remember such good childhood memories of Jimmy always smiling and laughing. I was shocked when my cousin, Cindy, told me the news. My prayers are with all of you.
Jim Lewandowski
June 20, 2007
I was shocked to hear the news of Jim's passing. I too worked at Alhambra beside him many years ago. His spirit and passion for life will always be remembered. Our prayers go out to his family and friends.
Heidi Erdelatz-Ennis
June 20, 2007
Robyn,
I love you ... and the boys. It goes without saying I will always be there for you. My entire family will always be there for you.
Love,
Jim's favorite sister in law. Heidi :)
Alhambra Water, Route Drivers
June 20, 2007
The route drivers at Alhambra Water of Santa Clara would like to express our deepest sympathies, our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. We were indeed very fortunate to work with a man of Jim's integrity, enthusiasm, and witty sense of humor. He touched our hearts and will always be in our spirits. We will all miss him greatly.
Richard & Karen Slate
June 19, 2007
Dear Robyn, Ryan and Jimmy,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very difficult time. Jim was a wonderful man and we feel honored to have known him and your family. May your sweet memories bring you peace.
Chico Alhambra Crew
June 19, 2007
Robyn and boys...We were so sorry and shocked to hear of Jim's untimely passing please be assured that all of us here in the Chico branch at Alhambra who knew him will miss him greatly and relish the fond memories of work and play
Michael Hull and Doug Guerard
Judee Biggles
June 19, 2007
Dear Robyn and sons,
We extend our heartfelt sympathy
to you and know you will treasure
the memories of your husband and
father. God bless you.
Judee and Rich Biggles
Linda Weilert / Pellerano
June 18, 2007
To my dear friend Robyn, I just left you an hour ago. Jim looked at peace and the service was beautiful. I love you so much my friend and I am here for you, Jimmy and Ryan. You are so loved by all and if you feel like falling, we will carry you. If you feel like crying, we will wipe your tears and if you feel like giving up, we will lift you and get you back on the right path. Love you as big as the sky. Linda
Michael Maggs
June 18, 2007
To the Handley family,
Jim was a great person and will be truly missed. I had the pleasure of working with Jim and he was the most considerate and humble person I have ever met. Jim will be surely missed by all.
Mitchell Peterson
June 18, 2007
When Jim was transferred from the Santa Clara branch of Alhambra Water, everyone hated to see him go. That’s something quite rare in the business world today but Jim was liked and respected, admired and trusted by everyone he worked with and most certainly by those he lead. And make no mistake, he lead by example. I would have followed him anywhere and done anything he told me to do and the measure of his skill, his faith and fidelity as a leader and a friend is that my voice is simply one in thousands of men and women who will gladly say the same thing.
We sent him off that day with a picture of us and a poem- “…So look upon this picture, Jim, of this motley crew and know that on your worst day here we thought the world of you.”
Ray & Kay Miller
June 18, 2007
Dear Robyn and Boys,
We are heartbroken about Jim. I can see your family all sitting across the row from us in church, and Jim and Ray talking about work on the way out.You and I about our boys. We just can never know why God allows such tragedies to happen in our lives. But he will reveal it to us in Heaven someday and then we will understand. We are praying for you all, and love you all. Please let us know if we can do anything for you, or if you just want to talk.
Joe Finazzo
June 18, 2007
Our deepest sympathy to the family of Jim Handley. I will never forget what a great friend and co-worker he was to me. I will never forget his smile and pat on the back everyday. Goodbye "Paisano."
Kathy Mitchell Millett
June 18, 2007
To All The Handleys,
I was so very sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing. I had not seen him in a number of years but I have a lot of great memories of him growing up. He was over the house so much that it felt like I had another brother. I shall always remember his sense of humor (although both he and Mike like to drive me nuts), and his big wonderful smile. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May God's love and comfort help all of you through this trying time.
God Bless You All.
Bill and Connie Barclay
June 18, 2007
Jim was a great friend and colleague. I had the pleasure of working with him at Alhambra Water. I will always remember Jim for his sense of humor,loyalty and generosity. Our heartfelt thoughts go out to Robyn and the boys.
Don Collins
June 18, 2007
Dear Robyn/Jimmy/Ryan
Jim was a good friend to me. I enjoyed my conversations with him, and the good times .His acts of kindness, and genorosity were unbelieveable. There will not be a day in my life that I wont be thinking of him. He was God's angel on earth, and now in heaven. God blessed me by allowing me to have known him, and live across the street even if it was for just a few years, he left a big impact on mine, and my families life
Gayle Payne
June 18, 2007
Robyn,Ryan,Jimmy,
Our deepest sympathy to you all. We will never forget the kindness Jim showed our daughter when she was dating Ryan. He will be missed by many. May the Lord comfort you in your time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the days ahead. If we can help in any way, please let us know.
Love, Mike, Gayle, and Mariah Payne
John Shea
June 17, 2007
To the Jim Handley family,
My prayers will go to all of the family. I am also sadden even after all these years of the loss of Jim. We spent many a good times together growing up on the court, going to St. Roberts and Capuchino. I will continue to remember the good times and hope that you will also.
John M. Rishwain
June 17, 2007
Jim Handley was a born leader through his charisma and thoughtful style. He easily transformed his employees into family and friends. I too will call Jim Handley a friend of mine. My deepest sympathy to Jim's family, he cared most about you!
Kaye and Phil Damians
June 17, 2007
Dear Robyn, Ryan and Jimmy: Our hearts ache for you. We pray that our dear Lord will bring you healing and peace along with the assurance that Jim is in His loving arms. Kaye and Phil Damians
David Eldredge
June 17, 2007
I'm just one in a large group of people who can say "Jim Handley is my friend". Jim helped me through a difficult period in my life. As time passed, I observed him repeat this act of kindness with many others. I send both condolences and gratitude to Jim's family. Thanks for sharing him with the rest of us.
Ray O'Brien
June 17, 2007
My condolences to the entire Handley Family on your loss of Jim, Jr..
Sincerely,
Ray O'Brien
Steve and Sharon Munkdale
June 17, 2007
Dear Robyn, Ryan and Jimmy,
There are no words to express the sadness we are feeling about your terrible loss. Just know that you are in our hearts and thoughts.
We love you, Sharon and Steve
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