9/17/1941
10/28/2023
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Fred Alletto
October 18, 2024
I had the honor of being a student of Jim at Three Rivers. I've always have been a student of literature and Jim recognized this in me and encouraged me to make me aware and future my love for literature. Jim opened my eyes that it's perfectly fine to critical thinking about great works. Indeed, I remember when we were studying Hemingway's works, which I adored, but Jim thought Hemingway "old fashioned". He was right. I will miss this great teacher.
Rick Wrigley
January 18, 2024
One of the best teachers I ever had, and a most pleasant fellow besides.
Kate Rushin
January 17, 2024
Shocked to learn of the passing of this kind and generous man. Thank you, Jim, for all of your support. peace. poetry.
Sue Ellen Thompson
November 8, 2023
As a young(ish) local poet from Mystic many years ago, I was thrilled to have Jim publish some of my poems in Re Fox Review. He would also seek me out at readings, etc. to chat about poetry and ask how my writing was coming along. He was a supportive, friendly presence in my life during those years when support was crucial.
John Surowiecki
November 4, 2023
Jim,
I speak for every poet and writer in Connecticut. Thank you for everything.
Rick Wrigley
November 3, 2023
One of the best teachers I ever had, and a wonderful guy.
Thomas C. Kelly
November 1, 2023
I am heartbroken at the news of Jim's passing. Like so many of his students, I owe much to his patience, kindness, and powerful and positive influence. My life, and the lives of so many of the students who roamed the hallways in the heydays of Mohegan Community College, would not be nearly so rich were it not for knowing Jim. His devotion and dedication to the world of prose and poetry and his commitment to disparate voices for whom he found an audience offered a warm embrace to the larger community of our little corner of the world. I feel especially grateful for the abiding support he offered me as I began my teaching career and as I struggled to put pen to paper. His strong voice belied his soft-spoken manner. I will miss him, but I can hear him in the words of Whitman saying, "Missing me one place search another,/I stop somewhere waiting for you." I love you, Jim, and will keep searching.
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