On behalf of Aunt Florence, Trudy, Buck, David, Dick, and Gladys, my sincere condolences for the loss of such a great guy. Many wonderful memories were shared by our families. I didn't know Jim well, but he never failed to welcome me when I'd have a meal at J&Js. He will be sorely missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Love and sympathies from the Whitaker family.
Posted by Ellen (Whitaker) Wilson on March 15, 2021

Shirley and Vicky. Very sad to hear about Jim. I have so many great memories of duck hunting and deer hunting together. Not to mention the friendships and comradery from the many years of playing softball and hanging around my second home at the J&J . Rest In Peace my friend.
Posted by Jim pontosky on March 12, 2021

Hi my name us Noel Stevens was sad to hear about the passing of Mr.Chapman He was a nice owner of the J&J in .my book Was nice to get to talk to him.once in a while $Sorry for your familys loss
Posted by Noel on March 11, 2021

Shirley, Vicky , Emma and family, I was so saddened and felt a part of my heart with a void that will never be replaced. Jim was such an intricate part of my growing up. So many great memories at the “J”, hunting, on vacations and just being around him. As someone else said ...”very infectious smile “, his laugh and the ultimate jokester. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. He will surely be missed. God bless
Posted by Bob Lamberton on March 10, 2021

Shirley and Vicky, so sorry for your loss. So many great memories of enjoying the annual venison feast!!! Dale looked forward to seeing you each time we visited Lake Ariel. Jim was a true character with a big heart and smile, truly one of a kind. Thinking of you and sending hugs. Julie
Posted by Julie Black on March 9, 2021

R.I.P. Jim you will be sorely missed around Lakeview Hunting Club.
Posted by John Stankiewicz on March 9, 2021

Wendy, so sorry to read about your Dad. Between him, my parents and the Whitakers, heaven will be rockin' with lots of laughs. God bless you and the Chapman family . Your Dad is now resting in peace and joy in the loving arms of our Lord.
Posted by Peggy Monk Dudzick on March 8, 2021

Dear Shirley & Vicky I'm so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I'll always remember the years I worked at the J&J as a bartender, you all played a part in my life, and my children's when they were young. Funny, I dreamt on a regular basis, I was back there again working, must of been a reflection of the security ofthose we know, offer us, even when we're long gone from there. I'm sure the stories of everyone he touched, will help soften missing him. God Bless ♡ Carol Figgins
Posted by Carol Figgins on March 8, 2021

Sorry to hear of Jim's passing. He, Shirley , and Vick were a part of so many lives....Through the J&J Lounge and many events he sponsored. Just wanted to express my respects for the whole family!
Posted by Joann l Holevinski on March 7, 2021

Dear Shirley & Vicki, I'm very sorry to learn of your loss. Jim was one of my best friends! We enjoyed many escapades together, good and not so good. I will really miss his never ending grin. May God be with your family at this time of lo sorrow. My prayers are with you all.
Posted by Clifford Black (Kip Jr) on March 7, 2021

Shirley and family, We are so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Posted by George, Jackie and Jason Vass on March 7, 2021

Dear Shirley, Vicki, Emma and family Rich and I are so sorry to read of Jim's passing. We always enjoyed visiting with him when he would come into office. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Dr. Donna Buraczewski and Rich Kapschull
Posted by Dr. Donna Buraczewski on March 7, 2021

Dear Shirley and Vickie, Gene and I were getting our haircuts and Mary told us of Jim's passing. You are in our prayers. We, of course, are remembering the times we were living in our trailer next to J & J's so long ago. Thinking of you always. Love, Evie and Gene (and Mandy and Joey)
Posted by Evie and Gene Vitali on March 6, 2021

I was so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. He was a longtime family friend and a fellow baseball player in our younger years. My deepest sympathies to you, Shirley, along with prayers for your whole family. Rest in peace, my friend. You will be missed. Chuck Lukeski
Posted by Charles Lukeski on March 6, 2021

Dear Shirley, I am so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. He always had a kind word with a great smile. May the Lord be with you during this difficult time and comfort you with his Love. Lots of prayers for You and your family. Prayers & Comfort, Mrs. Smitty Gadomski
Posted by Mrs. Smitty Gadomski on March 6, 2021

Prayers for the family. I will miss Jim. May he rest in peace.
Posted by Charles Gardner on March 6, 2021

Jim was a cornerstone of the community for many decades and he seemed to always take a special pride in serving the people of the area. In recent years it was always my pleasure running into him at the post office or waving to him up the hill as I was picking up the mail. He will be missed!
Posted by Mike Gadomski on March 6, 2021

I was so saddened to hear of Jim's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to Brian Chapman, his mother Hilda, Vicky and the rest of Jim's family. I will always have wonderful memories of hunting and playing golf with Jim, Don and Brian, starting from the time Brian and I became good friends in high school more than 20 years ago, all the way up to playing golf with Jim and Brian at Elmhurst this past summer. Jim always treated me like a son and never failed to ask how I was doing, how work was going and about anything else I had going on. We shared many laughs and I'll never forget how much I enjoyed his company.
Posted by Randy Shemanski on March 6, 2021

On behalf of Lakeview Hunting Club I would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family. Jim was past president of Lakeview for many years and was one who gave direction to the club, kept it moving forward and who could be counted on when the chips were down. He was a true gentleman and his wonderful sense of humor will be sorely missed. Go in peace Jim.....
Posted by Hank Stankiewicz on March 5, 2021

So sorry to hear of Jim's passing and on behalf of the Smith family and my late brother John, deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Shirley, Vicky and Wendy and the entire Chapman and Strada families for their loss. Lots of good memories, softball trophies, fun and great food and friendship for many years at the best place in town. Jim you will be missed.
Posted by Don Smith on March 5, 2021

Shirley & Vicki We are so very saddened to learn of Jim's passing. He was such a great person with a wonderful sense of humor. .. I will always think of him belly laughing...it makes me smile. If there is anything we can do, please let us know. Much love your way The Mittan family
Posted by Debbie Mittan on March 5, 2021

Dear Shirley: We're so sorry to hear the sad news of Jim's passing. Though we did not know him for nearly as long or as well as many others have, we've been grateful for his kindness and neighborly generosity. No matter the weather or time of year, Jim on his daily rounds, smiling and waving from across the way was always a joy to see. We hope that in this time of grief, the solace of his memory will comfort you and your family. Grace and Gregg
Posted by Grace Campagna on March 4, 2021

Shirley: So very sorry for your loss. May you find comfort knowing that Jim was a kind and caring person and enjoyed life. He will be missed by many people. May God hold you in his arms and give you comfort.
Posted by Jane Grebe on March 4, 2021

Our Deepest Sympathy to You and you're family. Jim was a wonderful man. Another Angel in Heaven.
Posted by Joseph and Beverly Yedinak on March 4, 2021

Shirley, Vicky, and Emma; The entire Caruth family are very sorry for you loss. We all loved Jim. He was someone we could always share a joke with and have a good laugh. He will be sorely missed in our community.
Posted by Kurt Caruth on March 4, 2021

Dearest Shirley& Vicky, we are so very sorry for their loss of your husband and father. Such a great life you have all had your family has grown to a wonderful size and I'm sure he is enjoyed it all. Everybody has their ups and downs but Jim was always good to us . Always a cheerful smile and a good heart. I know we will be sadly missed by your whole family. But mostly Shirley my heart aches for you and Vicky. I was so glad when you sold the bar that you were finally going to get a life that wasn't all work you've done a wonderful thing in life for people in this community remember that you were all well loved and still are. I'm so sorry for the rest of your family Joanne especially she and I used to be friends as were we with you. May the Lord hold you in your loving arms and give you the strength to get through the next few days . Please let us know when the celebration of life is scheduled we would love to see you all this past year has been hard for everyone and I'm so sorry we can't see you all our deepest sympathy for your loss love you always Barb and Dennis Strackbein
Posted by Barbara& Dennis Strackbein on March 4, 2021

Such a sad day to hear that we lost our friend, Jim. EVERY TIME we would see Jim, he always had a smile, a memory, and a joke for us. He was ALWAYS genuinely happy to see you. We have many, many great memories to fall back on, and we will always hear Jim laughing along with us. Shirley, you and Jim have been an important part of our lives FOREVER. We have many, many years of memories to laugh, cry, and to be thankful for. Just be assured that we are with you, Shirley, in this difficult time of loss, love, & remembrance. May your friends & family give you strength, and may your faith sustain you. Shirley & Barry Butler
Posted by Barry & Shirley Butler on March 4, 2021

Thank you for your service Jim.
Posted by Joan Lamberton on March 3, 2021

My sincere condolences to the entire family. Jim was a exceptional member to the community. He will be greatly missed. His smile was infectious. RIP Jim
Posted by Joan Lamberton on March 3, 2021

We are so very sorry to hear about Jim's passing.
Posted by Deb & Jim Dexheimer on March 3, 2021

One of the greatest guys I ever had the pleasure of meeting and working with. My condolences to the whole family. He was always happy to talk to me and my wife, and visited with us each time we saw him. A fantastic guy!
Posted by Brian Laabs on March 3, 2021

I am truly saddened to hear of Jim’s passing. Tom and I shared so many happy memories of times spent at gatherings where Jim and his family and friends were present. Such a great person with a one of a kind smile and laugh. With Deepest Sympathy, Bev Jenkins
Posted by Bev Jenkins on March 3, 2021

Have had the pleasure to know this gentleman and his family for many, many years. His personality and humor will be fondly remembered from his J&J days, ball games and many other events. He was truly one of a kind. Our sincere condolences to Shirly, Vicky and the rest of his family. He will be missed, Gods speed Jim.
Posted by Bill and Donna Jackson on March 3, 2021

My heart is heavy with this passing. After working almost a decade for this wonderful man him and Shirley has become known as family. Though he tried to do a tough exterior in the business I have never worked for such a caring man. I always remember leaving at the wee hours of the morning and him watching out the window of his home to be sure I had left safely. Even followed someone who was following me home. God bless Shirley Vicky and Emma there will be a great absence in your heart. Hugs and love. Lyn
Posted by Lyn Veltri on March 3, 2021