James Walsh Obituary

Deb..words cannot express how saddened we are with the passing of Jim. I remember the day you two met and how your life just seemed to sparkle every time you two mentioned each other names. It's been a long time since then and I both Stan and I want to wish you peace and love. Mary and Stan Mikalayunas

Dear Walsh Family, I was saddened to heard the news of Jim's passing from my mother, Mary Dempsey, a long long long time friend of Marie's. Our family sends our deepest condolences to the entire Walsh Family.



The Dempsey Family

Dear Walsh Family,

My sincere condolances on your loss. Larry~ your love and respect for your brother shines through your voice. I am sorry for your loss.

Julie Conway

Alpharetta, GA

I am deeply saddened by Jims passing. He was a kind and compassionate man. My thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of sadness.

Dear Deb,Megan,Adam and Caitlin,

We so never get to ask WHY and get an answer to satisfy our needs of comfort. But Jim always saw both sides to life as we know it. He has shown us that this is a time to renew. Renew our relationships, our thoughts about our futures and our thoughts of each other. We as a family have lost our loved one Jim never will things be the same as we knew life but we all have seen the strength and love of family. God has been good. Jim showed us another way to Life in God's good graces- Not to FEAR TRUST and be FAITHFUL. God Bless you all. Love Nancy

Debbie and family:



Our daughter and son-in-law, Erin and Larry Walsh, have kept us informed on Jim's illness and passing. We have great respect for

the Walsh family and have always

admired the close relationships that bind all of you together. Please know that our hearfelt sympathy is with you now and in the difficult days to come.

Dearest Deb, Adam, Megan and Caitlin,



These past couple of days have been such a wonderful tribute to Jim and to the great relationships he has had with all of you. He touched so many lives in such a positive way with his kindness, helpfulness, friendship and love. Deb, you and Jim have been the perfect match, as witnessed by all of us! I know you will miss him terribly. Our hearts are all aching with his passing but we have so many great memories that no one can take away. The "Jimmer" was the best!



Love,

Barb

To My Brother Jim: There are no words within the English language to express the grief and loss that I feel at this time. Even though we knew your passing was coming, it did not make it any easier. You have left a void the will never be filled. As the saying goes, “time heals all wounds”. This is one wound that will take a long time to heal. I can only hope that somewhere in our lives together you experienced the same love and admiration with me that I do for you.

My heart-felt thanks go out to Debbie, Megan, Adam and Caitlin. A special thanks goes to you Debbie. You are a courageous woman. God has blessed Jim by having you in his life. Yours years together with Jim have been very happy years for him. I know these last six months have been especially hard on you with Jim’s illness. He could not have had a better caretaker. Thank you for taking such great care of my/our precious big brother.



Jim, until we meet again………………………





Brother John

Dear Debbie, Megan and Walsh family,

Jim was a rare find -- a genuinely nice and kind man. In the eight years I worked for him, he always had a thoughtful and caring inquiry about my well-being or that of my family. He was a pleasure to be around. During my career, I never met anyone I liked or respected more. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Dearest Deb, Megan, Adam, and Caitlan,



Jim's funeral was the most beautiful I have ever attended.



Megan and Adam spoke so articulately and poinant. Deb; you, the elegant, dignfied,lady. The strong thread that solidifies the family.



Jack and I have many special memories of Jim. He was a wonderful role model for everyone.



His spirit lives on in our hearts forever.



Love,

Gail

Dear Walsh Family, We feel so sad with the loss of Jim. He was a kind and gentle person. He was such a gentleman. Jim was truly blessed to have this large family who showed their love for him by caring for his needs at this difficult time.

Dear Deb and Family...

I have read most of the tributes about Jim and they all try and explain what he ment to all of us. The love,caring.friendship and courage he showed all of us right up to the end were just part of what he left us. He was a teacher on how to live every day to its fullest. I knew Jim when he started in the mailroom and was fortunate to work for him for several years when he was Senior Vice President.I can say that I never heard Jim say a bad word about an individual.He was a rare human being. Deb my prayer is the God will welcome him as Jim welcomed everyone into his heart.

May God Bless You and the Family and grant you peace during this time

Although I only knew Jim (& Deb) for a short time compared to the rest, I can say that he was TRULY one of the nicest people I ever knew -- always giving, always happy, always positive; and as time wore on he was also very inspirational in his fight. He will be remembered warmly and positively. My deepest condolences to my good friend, Deborah, and Jim's children, mother, and family.

To Deb, Aunt Marie, and all my cousins and your family’s, it was a privilege to know Jim and call him my cousin. His life will continue to be an inspiration for all who knew him. His love of family and his kind heart was an example all could follow. We will miss him, and pray that you find comfort in knowing he is with our Lord.

I was fortunate to spend one day and night with Jim Walsh, it was about a month ago. He seemed like such a happy man, incredible family guy. He was a man with a presence and I am very happy to share the time I did. My heart goes out to his family.

Dear Deb, Adam, Megan and Caitlin:



Legacy is not what you leave behind it is what others take away from you. Those that knew Jim learned so much about how to change the world in a positive direction yet do it in a principled and caring way.



Gail and I have shared a lot of great times with Jim over the last 25 years but none so memorable as 1985 when Jim and I went to every Bears game that year at home and then went to New Orleans for the Super Bowl........we were like kids again partying and just enjoying the atmosphere and eventual victory.



I will miss his friendship, caring, and advice on so many things.



My thoughts and prayers though go out to you at this time as you mourn the loss of a great husband and father.



Regards,



Jack Witlin

Uncle Jim-One summer you got me an internship at Blue Cross and Blue Sheild. One day some guy was instructing me in a task and was quickly barking through the instructions, then he looked at my name tag and said "Walsh" as in Jim Walsh" and I said "Yes, he's my uncle." He was so nice to me after that fact was revealed! It's nice to have friends in high places.

I know that you are in heaven now and that's the highest place of all-keep an eye on the rest of us left down here. We'll miss you. We love you.-Melissa

To Deborah, Megan, Adam and Caitlin,



Zora and I offer our deepest sympathy in the passing of Jim. It was my pleasure knowing Jim for nearly 30 years and having the privilege of being a member of his management group in the latter years before our retirements. My thanks to Jim for his tolerance, understanding and being the decent human being that he was. Deb, take solace in knowing that you had a loving relationship and that Jim will always be with you. May God bless and keep all of you.

Our sincere condolences on the loss

of your beloved husband.

Sally and Len

To Debbie, Jim's children, Grandma Walsh and all the Walsh Family, we are so very sorry. So sad to lose such a good person. Denise, Lisa, Laura, Mark & Dan

Uncle Jim,

I have tremendous respect for you as a father, brother, son, and husband. What a wonderful path you have laid out for the younger generations in this family of ours. I will take that with me! Gramma, Aunt Debbie, Megan, Adam, Jenny, and Caitlyn my heart goes out to you!

Uncle Jim,

I miss you already. I'll miss your laugh, your hugs, your jokes, your singing and so many other things. I can't imagine a family party without you. Aunt Deb~ Thank you for showing us all how to be so strong when we're hurting inside. You both have made an impact on my life and for that I am greatful!! Uncle Jim, I love you and miss you.

Kris

Jim,

Our hearts are hurting. We will miss you so much. Thanks for all the Memories!

Love,

All of us

Jim,

Thank you. It sounds really simple, but thank you...for everything!



Love,

Ed

Uncle Jim,

I am so thankful my boys, including Dan, got the opportunity to meet you and know you like I do. You will forever be known as the "Uncle Jim with the boat." And what an incredible memory that is for all of us!!!

Love,

Jeannette (Walsh) Arbuckle

I have had the pleasure of knowing Jim and his family for over 30 years. His friendship has enriched my life and I will always be grateful for that. I am fortunate to have many fond memories of a wonderful human being. All of us are better for knowing Jim and his family. Our heart goes out to Deb, his kids and to Leslie. I truly miss you!

Debbie & Family -

May the love and memories you've shared with Jim be a great source of comfort in the difficult days ahead.

Jim,

May our Dear Lord has receive a wonderful man with open arms. We all give him Thanks for giving us the honor to have worked with you. Keep smiling down at all of us.



Deb keep being strong, just remember that we all will meet again.

all my prayers.



Carmen

Jim: We are going to miss you as a wonderful neighbor. It was always a pleasure to chat with you. Our deep felt condolences to Deb and the Walsh family. May you rest in peace.

WE ARE SO SAD JIM IS GONE. WE WILL MISS HIS HUMOR, KINDNESS, SINGING, CONVERSATION AND QUICK WIT. TO DEBBIE-YOU WERE BOTH GLOWING ON THE DAY YOU GOT MARRIED AND WE COULD SEE THAT CONTINUE THROUGH YOUR MARRIAGE-EVERYONE COULD LOOK AT YOU BOTH AND KNOW YOU HAD A GREAT, LOVING RELATIONSHIP.I WILL FOREVER REMEMBER YOU BOTH DANCING AND JIM SINGING THE WORDS FROM THE SONG - I FINALLY FOUND A LOVE OF A LIFETIME -AND HE DID! TO MEGAN, ADAM AND CAITLIN - HOW PROUD TO HAVE HAD SUCH A WONDERFUL FATHER - WE COULD SEE HOW MUCH HE LOVED EACH ONE OF YOU. TO THE WALSH SIBLINGS - SUCH A WONDERFUL BROTHER NO MORE NEEDS TO BE SAID - BECAUSE YOU ALL KNOW HE WAS THE BEST- WE HAVE ALL BEEN BLESSED TO HAVE HAD JIM IN OUR LIVES. LOVE AUNT MICHELLE

Nora, Mary Kay and the entire Walsh family...

My deepest sympathies. May you be comforted by wonderful memories and supported by your faith and the prayers of all who care for you.

God bless you.

Michelle Shine Dignan

GRAMMA WALSH, DEBBIE AND CHILDREN-

MY SINCERE SYMPATHY TO THE ENTIRE WALSH FAMILY - I HAVE ALWAYS SAID WHAT A NICE FELLOW JIM WAS. I KNOW HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED.

Aunt Debbie, we love you more than words can express. Our hearts go out to you and Megan, Adam, and Caitlin. We thought the world of Uncle Jim. He was dignity and class personified. A true leader, and a kind soul. We miss him already.

All our love,

L.T., Erin, Thomas, Will, and Katie

Brother/Brother-In-Law/Uncle Jim:



What can we say? You have always lead by example even when it came down to saying good-bye. We treasure the years we had together. Thanks for teaching us what life is all about.



We promise we'll keep Deb, Megan, Adam, and Caitlin part of our lives and as best as we can cover for you this time.



We know that the body might leave, but the spirit never dies. Knowing that gives us great comfort because you'll never stop being that inspiration.



All Our Love,

Jim,



Thank you for being such a role model for the rest of us to follow. Without you blazing the trail, our journey would have been a lot harder and longer. You taught us that even Shanty Irish from the Southside could succeed if they wanted to. But more importantly, during these past 5 months, you taught us to fight as hard as you can and when defeat is inevitable, surrender with dignity.



I will miss you.



Love,

Reen

While I never met Jim in person, I talked with him on several occasions. Thanks to him my wife got the medical care she greatly needed. One last thanks Jim, you will be in my prayers.

My codolences to the whole Walsh family, especially Dennis and MaryAnn.

Uncle Jim...you were such a great leader to all of us. I will never forget your smile and kind words. You are truly loved and will be greatly missed...

Jim:

When you hired me at Blue Cross in 1970 I knew then that I was working with a very special person. Many people including myself will miss you.

Have a great voyage.

Mike

Jim was one of the truly nice people you meet on this earth and we will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

Our sympathies to Mary Kay, Grandma Walsh, and the entire Walsh family. Though we didn't know Jim as well as we knew the other Walsh siblings, our hearts go out to the entire family. Mary Kay, Jerry, Sr., Annie, Kathy, and Jerry, Jr., we love you and are here for you - always.



Love,

Patty & Jim

Jim, was a true gentleman all the way to the end. He was a wonderful cousin,brother,son,friend,father and husband. His smile would light up a room. We will miss him.

Jim,

You will always be my hero. I will do my best to take the mantle of the "Oldest Brother". You left huge shoes to fill.

Debbie, you filled the final 14 years of Jim's life with love and joy.

On behalf of the whole Walsh family Thank You for that.

Megan, Adam and Caitlin, all of your aunts and uncles can relate to losing your father at a young age.

God Bless all of you.



Love,

(Brother, Brother-in-law and Uncle)

Dennis Walsh.

My deepest sympathy goes out to Mr. Walsh’s loving wife Deb, and the family. May God continue to be with you all in this difficult time of journey and my prayers and thoughts are with you too.



Love, Jackie Porter.

Jim was the best oldest brother a family could have. His concern for others was a cornerstone of his personality. I know he will be watching over all of his loved ones with as much care and compassion now as he did during his lifetime. Jim, we all love and miss you very much.

Jim, you have left a wonderful legacy. You will be missed and greatly remembered.

Jim was a true gentleman who led by example. He was a blessing to those of us who were fortunate to have worked with him. May Our Lord be gracious and merciful to Jim as he was with his fellow humans here on earth. Your family will be in our prayers, as will be Jim for his eternal rest. Most Sincerely,

Deepest condolences to a wonderful family on the loss of Jim.