[alfajp]

I am so sorry in being late to this tribute. I did not know he was sick nor had passed. He is a legend and will be sorely missed. There would have been no way I could have restored my Spider, Milano, GTV6 and Montreal without his support and awesome diagrams.

I hope he is enjoying Alfas in Heaven as we speak....godspeed Jim!

JP

 

[ShadeTree]

I've been distracted lately due to medical problems of my own, and found out about his death in the Alfa Owner magazine. I was truly shocked and saddened by the news. I met Jim only once while at the 2010 convention, but spent many hours on the phone discussing our 1750 GTVs, and other Alfa and non-Alfa related topics. He will truly be missed.

 

[Dave Nayak]

So sorry to hear about Papajam. When I first got my 78 Spider, Jim helped me many many times with the issues I had with the spider. Specially with the superb electrical diagram in color. Alfa community lost an incredible person. RIP, Papajam!! We will miss you!

 

[144]

Jim was a great selfless Alfisti and a good man. His knowledge and expertise on the BB was pivotal in making the AlfaBB the success that it is.

I'd be appropriate to put his picture on the AlfaBB banner for a while to commemorate his contributions and achievements for the Alfa community.

 

[divotandtralee]

It's worth mentioning...Jim's legacy lives on here. I've been searching archives on subjects lately and it is no surprise, his relevant posts are in the mix for often the most difficult to find solutions. It always gives me a boost to read his posts as if he has never left us. Thanks, James.

 

[Alfaflyer]

Indeed, I too was helped by Jim. I didn't know at the time how vast his knowledge was, nor how kind and helpful he was to all. Like many of you, we chatted on the phone over a problem I was having as a brand new owner of a 67 Duetto. Very gracious. Seems like he treated everyone from newby to the older experienced owners the same. A great example.

 

[grapppa]

To me, it was so comforting to know that Jim always was always there to help. He was so generous of his time... I miss him every day

 

[tubut]

It's almost a year since Jim passed -- and at least once a month, I notice that I still miss him dearly. Can the admins make this thread sticky, please?

 

[Gubi]

It's almost a year since Jim passed -- and at least once a month, I notice that I still miss him dearly.

No kidding. He's one of the few folks on the BB I ever spoke with in real life, and he was just as helpful and awesome live as he was on the BB. He was literally helping me via PMs a week before he died.

 

[Biscione]

Jim rebuilt an Ate dual circuit brake master for me, about 15 years ago.
it's still working - like a swiss watch- on my '68 GTJr.

 

[gprocket]

I'm with y'all - week doesn't go by...

 

[jg1053]

These posts are his Tribute

 

[spiderserie4]

Still hard believe, today two years ago

RIP Jim

 

[pantera928]

Still hard believe, today two years ago

RIP Jim

Agreed. Seems like yesterday. 😢

 

[ghnl]

And still dearly missed. RIP

 

[Gordon Raymond]

He STILL watches over us....

 

[alfaloco]

You are absolutely right about Jim, he was one of those treasured people who just couldn't help others enough. I met him several times via the AROC conventions, and he was always just as personable and authentic in person as he was here on this forum. What a guy... but I'm sure he was satisfied knowing his legacy of helping other Alfisti would be passed down, like it has been.

 

[HeavyMetalAlfa]

I still, when troubleshooting an Alfa, think,"What would Jim tell me to look for? "..
Love that guy, miss him dearly.

 

[BostonBertone]

I learned a lot from Jim and try to pass it on when I can - the best way I know to honor him.

 

[Aggie57]

I‘m struggling to find the words to express this properly but seems to me the messages posted here show that it’s people like Jim who make this a community in the true sense of the word. It’s so much more than a “bulletin board” because of the people and the contributions they make as human beings.