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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Michael connelly

Oct 12 2018

My sincerest condolences to the Freeman family.

Stephanie Freeman

Oct 15 2018

Dear Dad, Today is October 15, 2018. It would be your 79th birthday here on earth and I still want to wish you a Happy Birthday. We missed your dentist appointment scheduled for last week. You lost your dentures and we were getting you new ones. I know you said you did not care but of course I did. We would have been having a nice dinner somewhere so you can enjoy a steak. You turned to salmon the past few years but you still love a steak once in a while. You never complained or asked for anything. Always grateful and thankful for everything. I know you were scared and frustrated at times with your Dementia. Words were not necessary. I know you. It was tough for me to understand as well. We were doing a good job at trying to figure things out together. You did tell me plenty of times that you were not afraid to die. We are all going to someday and earth is a stepping stone. I never wanted to hear that. When I think of you telling me that now, I have faith you really felt that way. I think of that in seeking comfort for my heavy heart. Every day you wanted to feel purposeful and useful. You strived to fight your Dementia and were really good at hiding it somedays. I could see your body was getting weak and you were slowing down. Your effort to keep up will always be a memory I admire. You really showed Carol you can still do a push up. I am so proud of you for your love and kindness even with your struggles. We all have our moments but you held yourself together like a champ. Your heart has set you free sooner than expected. Now you have no fear and feel no pain. Please know you were no burden. I would do it all over; over and over again to have you back. When you were still here you would say, “I don’t know what I would do without you.” I believe you would tell me now, not to be sad and you are in a better place. You’ve been waiting for heaven. Selfishly, hard days may be ahead. It’s all a part of losing you too soon or sooner than expected. A part of me went with you when you passed away. You will see me still doing things for you in your honor. I will always love you and miss you Dad!

Joe Peduzzi

Oct 17 2018

Stephanie, I only knew your father a short period of time when he relocated to the Sewickley area. I met him in the downtown of Sewickley little over a year ago. Struck up a friendship with your father as I would see him every so often. He was a genuinely good person. I always had a great few minutes with him and put a smile on my face. I am going to miss him. Rest assure he is in heaven. Please accept my condolences. Sincerely, Joe Peduzzi

Carol Fiumara

Oct 18 2018

The first time I met Jim,I knocked on his door and he answered and I said is Jim here and he said you have the wrong address and I said is Stephanie here and he said no and started to laugh and said,come in(he is a kidder). The five months that we were friends, there were many times that he kidded about different things. In my mind I nicknamed him (the kidder). Most Thursdays and Fridays we went to the YMCA to attend the social affairs. Jim easily fit in! He talked and laughed with the group. Sometimes on Friday's the social club had live music (which he truly enjoyed). The song that I heard him sing the most was (let me go lover) by Jo Stafford. I always liked that song myself! Jim had a good singing voice. Mondays we usually stayed in and played checkers and he was starting to get good at the game. Whenever I asked him to do something he would go along with it, get ice cream, go to lunch, he was always willing. He always went to mass on Sundays and had many religious items around him on his table. He looked forward to going to Heaven! I will miss doing these activities with Jim but he is where he wanted to be (In Heaven). Love, Carol

William Ogden

Oct 19 2018

Stephanie, i read your 10/15 note to your dad. Thank you for sharing your fond love for him. i didn't know James, but do now. Hugs & much love to you my friend. Love, Bill Ogden

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