Mr. James R Place, age 75, of Tarpon Springs, FL (formerly of Gloversville) passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, after a short illness.
He was born December 7, 1946, to the late Russell and Ethel (Elmendorf) Place and graduated from Mayfield High School in 1965. Following high school, Jim enlisted in the US Navy where he served until 1969. After he served, Jim worked for City National Bank and the Curtin-Hebert Co, Inc. until he moved to Florida in 2001.
In 1971, Jim married the love of his life, Lynda (Hallenbeck). Jim and Lynda celebrated 50 years of marriage in 2021. Jim is survived by his wife, Lynda; daughters Sarah (George) Lanum of Woodbridge, VA; and Kelly (Peter) Zervas of Tampa, FL; his 3 grandchildren, Magdalena, Leon, and Alexander Zervas; and 2 grand-puppies, Rupert and Carmen Lanum. Jim is also survived by his sister Sandra (Orville) Pettit; brother David (Brenda) Place; special nephew Jonathan (Stacy) Judge; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
Jim will be remembered most for his love of his family, the NY Giants, and his compassionate and giving nature. He loved cookouts and clam-bakes with his family and chatting with everyone he met. He never missed watching a Giants game or a Duke basketball game. Jim was predeceased by his parents and his sister, Barbara Place.
Per Jim’s wishes, there will be no services. Arrangements will be handled by Thomas B Dobies Funeral Home in Tarpon Springs. Jim’s family would like to thank the nursing staff of the PCU at Advent Health North Pinellas for their loving and compassionate care of Jim, especially his nurses Mikenna, Julia, and Valentina.
The family requests those who wish to express sympathy to consider making a donation to Rainbow Council, C/O Brandon Sadowski Campership Award, 921 S. State St., Lockport, Il 60441.
Niki Tanner
May 5, 2022, 6:38 pm
So sorry for your family’s loss. Jim was a wonderful man. Worked with him for many years at ISS. Thoughts and prayers to your family and May his memory be eternal 💜
Paul Lewis
May 5, 2022, 8:07 pm
I was so sorry to hear about my cousin Jim’s passing. God bless him and his family.
Paul Lewis, Endicott, NY.
Sandra Pettit
May 5, 2022, 11:55 pm
I’m so fortunate to have had Jim as my brother. I’ll miss his voice on the phone, his sense of humor, and his devotion to family. Rest in peace, Jim. Sandra Pettit, Gloversville, NY
Sheryl Goulet James
May 7, 2022, 12:46 am
I’m sad to hear of the passing of my Classmate Jim. I remember him as a tall smiling young man (we were all young then). Condolences to the family and a bounty of good memories to all.
Sheryl Goulet James.
Kris Anderson
May 7, 2022, 12:27 pm
I was so sorry to read of Jim’s passing. Worked with him for many
years at Curtin-Hebert Company in Gloversville, NY. My husband
and I had lots of good times together-Thursday night dinners at
Kingsboro Golf Club especially. He will be missed and my sympathies
to Lynda and the girls.
Kris Anderson
Kris Anderson
May 7, 2022, 1:45 pm
Worked with Jim for many years at Curtin-Hebert Co. in Gloversville.
He was a great person, and we had many good times together,
both inside and outside of work. My thoughts and prayers are with
Lynda and the girls. Jim will be sorely missed.
Sandra Czupryk Wallace
May 11, 2022, 2:05 pm
Jim was my brother’s best friend. There isn’t a childhood memory that doesn’t have Jim Place all over it. I have thought of him so many times over the years. The big brother confidant to me, his eternal kindness towards my mom and his constant love for my brother Steve. I am so glad I knew him and I know for sure, Steve and him are shooting hoops in heaven right now.
Dave Breite
May 28, 2022, 9:42 pm
Jim,
You have been a good friend. You will be missed.
I am praying for your families comfort, strength and peace. May God bless your family as they continue to go forward and live the rest of their lives in peace knowing you are in the arms of God who loved you and chose you to be a son.
Saved by His mercy through His son Jesus.
I will continue to pray for Jim’s family at this time of loss..
Sincerely,
Dave Breite
Jeff D Conner
April 10, 2023, 8:32 pm
I saw this quite late, but would be remiss to not include a word…
Worked with Jim for close to 14 years; a truly nice man that I enjoyed very much.
My entire family’s condolences and much love to you.