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James R. Breese
1930 - 2017
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The family of James R. Breese uploaded a photo
Monday, July 23, 2018
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Janice Henry posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
To All of the Breese Family,
I was sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sincerely,
Jan Henry
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Ruth Levey posted a condolence
Sunday, January 8, 2017
What an amazing man. I was so fortunate to work under him for many many years and he was very good to Henrietta for many years I had a lot of respect for him. My prayers for the family You know are in a better place Mr Breese. Ruth
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Gwen Dixon posted a condolence
Saturday, January 7, 2017
My sincere condolences to the family in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort during these difficult days. Psalms 9: 9, 10
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Pat & Joe Serio posted a condolence
Thursday, January 5, 2017
Dear nephews and nieces, Jim, Ken, Anne, David & Maria,
We were so very saddened to learn of your Dad's passing. We hold wonderful memories in our hearts of so many years past of your Dad, Mom and you children growing up. You must be consoled in that your Dad enjoyed a long and happy life and you five were his pride and joy. We send our deepest sympathy and condolences to you and all the grandchildren in your time of grief.
With our love and big hugs,
Aunt Pat & Uncle Joe
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Thursday, January 5, 2017
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Deepest Condolences - Alaimo Family
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Jody Day posted a condolence
Thursday, January 5, 2017
To all the Breese Family, sorry to hear of Jims passing. He was a Henrietta person all the way. To Caitlin - I know you will miss your Grandfather from "Mrs.Day" I always spend the
Winters in the South, so unable to stop by to pass on my in personal condolences.
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Roger and Alyce Gates posted a condolence
Thursday, January 5, 2017
Jim and I worked together for nearly 30 years - both of us seeking to, and working toward, making Henrietta the great place to live, work and shop that it has become. So much of the Henrietta you enjoy today is due the unbending determination, judgement and outstanding effort Jim put into his vision for, and love of, the Town of Henrietta. Thank you Jim! You will be greatly missed. Your legacy is assured in the streets, residences, businesses, shops and employers and employees that have become a reality due to your vision. Our condolences and prayers go out to his family and friends. May God continue to bless all who knew him, worked with him and grew up with him.
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Cathy Letourneau,,,,I'm sorry for ur loss lit a candle
Thursday, January 5, 2017
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Patricia Holt Gibson lit a candle
Thursday, January 5, 2017
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My thoughts and prayers are with the Breese family during this sad time. My dad knew him well years ago when he was on the Town Board.
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Maria Chatell-Davis lit a candle
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
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My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. My dad (Pete) and Jim had been friends for many years. You can't think about the town of Henrietta and not think about Jim and the decades he invested in the town!
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Samuel Siegel lit a candle
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
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Pam Tiller-Ervin lit a candle
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
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You are all in my thoughts and prayers. He will be genuinely missed...
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Barbara Bresnan lit a candle
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
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Alfred Decker posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
For all the Breese Family-
If I were in NY and not battling leukemia-I would be there! All of us have lost a GREAT man! He was one half of my political mentors. The other half was Mary.
I first met Jim as soccer club president thru Mike Udelson. My first assessment: a no nonsense,frank,don't waste my time guy.
I next met Jim as a RH school board member. Mary was harrassing me to go see Jim. At one school board meeting, Jim shook my hand and said "Come and see me." Mary (being Mary and one of my Roth High teachers) called me to tell me when my appointment was! She just told me"Don't waste his time." (no small talk).
After my appointment with Jim, we began meeting at Cartwrights for lunch-and cigars-inside-on a regular basis. I'm certain he had something to do with my appointments to Youth and Recreation Boards as well as being asked by the Part Town Chair to serve as campaign coordinator for all campaigns run in town.
Initially, I was cautious with him because his reputation had proceeded him. BUT as we warmed to each other-I got a nickname. He would preface his "lectures" at Cartwrights with "Listen, kid." So-Jim-from "the kid"! God bless you and God's speed to your new "office" (Hope there are plenty of Romeos!) And thank you for holding "the kid's hand as you taught me about politics.
The Deckers send our profoundest regrets to all the Breese Family. He is a cherished and great loss to ALL of us!
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Kate (Moore) Cocco uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
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Jim Breese & his brother-in-law & friend, Ed Moore
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Regis Steinkamp posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
To the Breese Family
I was so sorry to hear the news of your Dad and Grandfather's passing. I had the great honor and privilege of working for Supervisor Breese as the Director of Recreation & Youth Bureau from 2001 until 2007. Jim was a very fair and good person to work for. I learned much from him and admired him greatly. Henrietta owes much to Jim's vision for the community that he loved and to his leadership for 26 years. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Your Dad was much loved and will be missed by many, especially me.
Regis Steinkamp and the Steinkamp Family
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Barbara Dean lit a candle
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
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Tim Pratt posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
Ken and family,
Sorry to hear of the passing of your father. My condolences to your Family.
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Michael Paladino posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
So sorry for your loss Breese family
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Valerie Klimek Adams lit a candle
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
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Robert G. Lewis posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
Rest in eternal peace Mr. Breese.
May his memories follow you threw the tough times. A great man who will continue to watch over you.
Deepest Sympathies,
Bob
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Yvonne Willis uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
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My Uncle Jim! He was always a gentleman with a handsome, welcoming smile.
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The Truman Family lit a candle
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
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He was a great man and will really be missed. They don't make them like him anymore. Love and prayers to all in his family.
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Arnold G. Lewis posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
Alice and I send the entire Breese family our condolences. May God bless you and keep you with the loving memories that are yours. Jim was a great friend, neighbor, and politician. We have fond memories from Red Lion/Sweet Briar Knoll as I'm sure each of you have.
All our Love,
Arnie & Alice
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Kate (Moore) Cocco posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
Our hearts are broken. Uncle Jim was so dear to me. I loved spending time with him & the family at the beach. He made sure ppl were nice to me even when I acted like a dork. He hugged like a grizzly bear! He got me interested in researching our family, & I would call him to tell him my discoveries about our illustrious family, including many early settlers, Revolutionary War soldiers, inventors, etc, plus some sad, dramatic anecdotes about Breeses long ago. Besides being gentle & kind, he was brilliant & intuitive.
I will miss him.
Love,
Kate
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