James M Simkin

1948 - 2013

James M Simkin obituary, 1948-2013, Pearl River, LA

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Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home

1600 North Causeway Blvd

Metairie, Louisiana

James Simkin Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 14, 2013.

SIMKIN

James Michael Simkin, age 65, died on Monday, November 11, 2013. Beloved companion of Judy Weixel. Father of Ross Emanuel Simkin. Son of Ruth S. Sherry and the late Louis J. Simkin. Brother of Ron Simkin (Deborah) and Candy Aubert (late Fred). Uncle of First Lt. Geoffrey Simkin, U.S. Air Force and Jacques Aubert.
Mr. Simkin was a U.S. Air Force Sergeant, serving 4 years in Vietnam. He was a graduate of Loyola University and was a Tulane University employee for 20 years, working most recently in the Pulmonary Disease Department. He will be deeply missed by family and friends.

A memorial service will be held from the Metairie home of THARP-SONTHEIMER-THARP, 1600 N. Causeway Blvd at 43rd Street on Monday, November 18, 2013 at 3:00 PM, with visitation beginning at 2:00 PM. Inurnment with military honors will follow in Hebrew Rest Cemetery No. 3, Frenchmen at Pelopidas Sts., New Orleans. Kindly omit flowers. Memorials are suggested to the Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Rd., Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256. Condolences may be expressed online at www.tharpsontheimer.com. Information, (504) 835-2341

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November 20, 2013

MaryAnn Moran

Jim had a genuine concern for people, and he was someone you could count on. I feel blessed to have known him. I enjoyed his conversations from time to time about New Orleans, the way things were, and the way things should be. My deepest sympathy.

November 20, 2013

Colette and Sid Duffour

Judy, Colette and I offer our most sincere condolences for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

November 20, 2013

Cecilia Sanchez

Jim, you will always be in my prayers and may you rest in peace. Because of the flu, I missed your memorial service. But I was thinking a lot about you. I thanks God for the opportunity that I had to meet you, you was always trying to help me and I appreciate it. I miss you very much. I miss your conversations about life and our little discussions about work. Rest in peace. My condolences to your beloved Son and family.

November 20, 2013

Larry Baudoin

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I have fond memories of our time at Tulane.

November 19, 2013

Jim what little time I had the pleasure of knowing you, you will be missed. Will miss you at Ed's for poker night. Thank you for your service in the Air Force. May God watch over your spirit. Frank & Sandy Reyes

November 18, 2013

I offer my sincere condolences. It's too late for me to call him and to thank him for his kindness and for the many opportunities he gave me to advance in my career under his supervision. Jim, you will always be in my prayers and may you rest in peace.

Elena Papio (Chantilly, Virginia)

November 18, 2013

Verenia Roussell

My friend and buddy, I will miss you here at Tulane. Ross and Judy I will keep you all in my prayers.

God Bless

November 18, 2013

Verenia Roussell

My Good friend and buddy, will miss you here at Tulane. Judy and Ross I will keep you all in my prayers. God Bless.

November 18, 2013

Brian Deskin

My deepest sympathies go out to the family and friends of Jim.

November 18, 2013

Daniel Salerno

I offer my sincere condolences. A great loss.

November 17, 2013

Lois Bilby

We are very sad to hear of Jim's passing. We only got to know him recently, but we could tell he was very special. We send our deepest condolences to Ross, Judy and all his family.

Lois & Chris Bilby

November 15, 2013

We all offer our sincerest condolences at Allen Weiner, CPA. May the good memories carry you through this difficult time.
Our thoughts are with you.

Allen, Beth, Renee, Jessica, Dina, & Juliet

November 15, 2013

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