James A Freeman

On October 8, 2018
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On Friday, October 5, 2018 James A Freeman Loving father of 4 passed suddenly at the age of 78.

James was born on October 15, 1939 in Lewiston, Maine.

He was a hardworking man who gave anything he had endlessly to those around him.

James was a virtuous individual. Kindness, wisdom, humanity, courage, understanding, gratitude, humility, honor, sincerity and faith, are some virtues and characteristics of which he lived by and practiced every day during his time on this earth. A very proud yet quiet & peaceful man.

James was dedicated to his faith and attending mass was never missed.

He was a sports fan of baseball, football and basketball & boxing. Listening to classical music was a passion and organic gardening. He was a visionary with natural medicine of which he studied throughout his life.

James will be missed, lives changed forever since his passing but his love and memories will live forever.

James Freeman was proceeded in death by his father, George, mother Bernice Paradis Freeman, brother’s George and Dan, Sister Donna Freeman Levesque and daughter Allison Freeman Hickman.

He is survived by his 3 children, Stephanie Freeman, Matthew Freeman and Edward Freeman; siblings Bruce, Jack, Brian, Doug, Maureen Freeman Costa, Laurene Freeman Lee as well as 7 loving grandchildren and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Approaching the end of his years, James struggled with Dementia/ Alzheimer’s always holding up his dignity, integrity and his devotion to religious faith.

In lieu of flowers please donate in the name of James A Freeman for the Alzheimer’s association to help studies and research in ending Alzheimer’s disease.

https://act.alz.org/site/Donation2?df_id=32112&32112.donation=form1

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Trinette Kern

Oct 8 2018

We knew Jim for only a short while, yet everyone came to love him. He was a fierce defender of the female residents, always ready to help, to participate, and to offer a kind word. He made a lasting impression and is greatly missed. Trinette Kern and the Management and Staff of Gracious Living Personal Care Home

Paula Tapia

Oct 9 2018

I am so sorry to hear about Jim. He attended my socials at the Sewickley Valley YMCA every Thursday and loved my egg casserole! He always sang to me and when he played our Senior Games he won a gold medal!! My deepest sympathy to all of you. He was such a wonderful person!! Paula Tapia Sewickley Valley YMCA

Mandy Hernandez

Mr. Freeman is and was an amazing guy. You meet him and your world is instantly changed. He and I would listen to classical music together, we would cook and have lunch together. He was a man of strong faith. He would talk with me about the lord and the saints. I told him that I would go to Christmas mass with him. I still plan on doing that. His hugs were amazing and i will miss his smile. Thank you for loving me Mr. Freeman. You forever have made a wonderful impact on me! I love you.

Ansley Van Epps

James was my dear friend Stephanie’s father, and I will never forget spending time with him last Christmas at his apartment in Sewickley after Steph hosted a beautiful dinner party. I decided it would be a good idea to cut his long hair for him, and he let me! I chopped at least 4” of hair off his head, and he smiled and enjoyed the entire process immensely, even though he didn’t agree he needed it. He was a charming and vivacious man, and will be much missed. All my deepest sympathies to Stephanie and the Freeman family. In this difficult time, it is comforting to know James is now in the hands of the God he loved so much, and is at peace. May peace be with you all. Ansley Van Epps

Mark Bonsignore

Oct 12 2018

Rev. Mark Bonsignore October 12, 2018 we were both very young when we met in the Church of the Resurrection in Wallingford, Connecticut. at that time Jim was present at all 7 of our weekend Masses and served as Cantor/Leader of Song for many years. Shortly after i arrived there, being heavily involved in Church Music, I began to form a Parish Chorus that would be actively involved each Sunday and on special occasions. Jim was the first one on the list. He loved singing and had a great ear for music and after all the years of leading our congregation, his voice had developed making him a very valuable section leader. He was able to convince many other men to join our group and in his comical way would challenge them to learn even the most difficult music we were working on. we communicated almost daily. We were as close as brothers. i began to continue my study of music in New York and had access to many opportunities to attend rehearsals and performances for every kind of music event from Jazz to Grand Opera. Most of the time when going to any of these, i would get two tickets, one for each of us as we spent much time in New York enjoying the best there was. All the time we spent together we talked endlessly about everything, laughed a lot and just felt comfortable and at ease with each other. The 'good old days' for me were during all the years Jim was in Wallingford. Jim was a faithful and true friend. Each and every quality mentioned in his obituary only scratch the surface of the goodness of this gentleman. Since he moved away from Connecticut i had not seen him in a very long time and i did miss his company, but somehow, i thought he would show up now and then as he had done in the past. Now that he has died, i know that will not happen but i am happy that he is at peace receiving the reward that he so rightly deserves. I once heard from a Rabbi that in the Jewish tradition, 'When those in paradise are remembered, they know they are loved and they rejoice. ' i know your are rejoicing Jim, know that you are missed and loved. Your brother.........mark

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