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Sherry, Brian, Brian, Brittany, Alexis, Harper Banning planted 5 trees in memory of James McLaughlin, Sr.
Friday, January 19, 2024
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Daddy I will forever love you, miss you and honor your memory. May God bless you and keep you in internal peace. Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree
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April/BooBoo, Vinnie, Krystle, Michael, Dave, Eric & Landon planted a tree in memory of James McLaughlin, Sr.
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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Daddy, there are no words to express just how empty I feel. The light has been dimmed by your passing. Love you, Always & Forever Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree
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April Jarzyk uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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My dad and I spent a lot of time together the past 4 months. He loved and cared about everyone. He was our protector. I loved him dearly and I was blessed to be able to spend so much time with him.
We had cream of wheat together every morning with coffee. Some of his favorite foods were KFC fried chicken, Chick-fil-a chicken sandwich, McDonald’s Big Mac, Longhorn Steak and Wild West shrimp and Villa Mannino’s Veal Parm.
What I wouldn’t do for more time. I will always love you and miss you and forever your BooBoo.
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Sherry Banning uploaded photo(s)
Monday, January 29, 2024
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My daddy loved horses! Riding and teaching. I remember as a child going out and him teaching myself, my sisters and brother how to ride.
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Cody and Mike uploaded photo(s)
Friday, January 26, 2024
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Successful day pheasant hunting in Grandpop’s memory with my uncle Michael G Szczukowski.
I chose to do this because one of Grandpop’s absolute favorite stories to tell was of kicking up brush for pheasants every Thanksgiving morning with his dad and his brothers.
I missed a bunch of early shots before getting my shit together and then put some birds down. He was probably up there laughing his ass off.
Also, side note, Super X Steel 7 1/2 shot is a HORRIBLE pheasant load. We came on two birds later on that I did in fact shoot in the head (the beads were in there) that I had to kill again. So I’m not convinced I missed ALL the shots lol. But we managed to down 6 (one was buried in the guide’s vest for the picture) and almost all roosters.
One of these boys is getting mounted up on the wall so that I can look at it and think about how cool it must have been to be out on Thanksgivings with grandpop and my uncles and so on.
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April Jarzyk uploaded photo(s)
Friday, January 26, 2024
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Pictures from different family events
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April Jarzyk uploaded photo(s)
Friday, January 26, 2024
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Family functions over the years!
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April Jarzyk uploaded photo(s)
Friday, January 26, 2024
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Dad’s 75th Birthday party at Slackwood Firehouse.
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April Jarzyk uploaded photo(s)
Friday, January 26, 2024
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Landon’s Holy Communion!
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April Jarzyk uploaded photo(s)
Friday, January 26, 2024
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Childhood memories!
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April Jarzyk uploaded photo(s)
Friday, January 26, 2024
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Dad’s 80th Birthday celebration! Dinner at Villa Mannino’s and Breakfast at PJ’s pancake house.
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April Jarzyk uploaded photo(s)
Friday, January 26, 2024
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Christmas Eve!
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April Jarzyk uploaded photo(s)
Friday, January 26, 2024
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Dads 81st Birthday Party @Villa Mannino’s
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April Jarzyk uploaded photo(s)
Friday, January 26, 2024
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Dads brother Matt and family here from Maine.
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April Jarzyk uploaded photo(s)
Friday, January 26, 2024
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Pine Grove dude ranch vacation!
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Judith McLaughlin posted a symbolic gesture
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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Jim was not a sports fan, his interests were rodeos, PBR and NFR, and Nascar. On New Years Day he watched The Rose Parade with their dedication to many horses.
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Matthew McLaughlin uploaded photo(s)
Monday, January 22, 2024
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Jim, we are so going to miss you!
Thank you for being more than just a big brother but also a mentor and at times another father. Thank you also for all your help, guidance, encouragement, and understanding in life.
Love you!
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Anthony Nieves uploaded photo(s)
Monday, January 22, 2024
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Some of the best times with dad was morning coffee. We would sit and listen to Rush or watching one of his western shows. He showed me how to do the sudoku but even when we just sat on the porch with not much to say the time we spent said so much. I will miss the time we had playing cards, working in the yard, or just sitting and drinking coffee.
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Dawn Nieves uploaded photo(s)
Monday, January 22, 2024
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Yesterday my dad moved to the farmland in the sky, he can finally get that miniature pony he always wanted.
It's hard to think, the last will really be our last time for everything.
I will treasure them all.
Sunday dinners will go on in your memory. We will all take turns watching over Mommy, Beana has the first shift.
The house will be ok Mike & Dono and Ray will see to that if not Anthony still remembers things you said, and has the tools, because I forgot to give them back.
The girls will take turns (who sit in Pop's chair) Playing phase 10 and Tri-domino's with a game of War on the side.
We all just wanted more time, But God called you home, we were Blessed with you in our lives.
Love ❤️ you Daddy
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Mark Pizza posted a condolence
Monday, January 22, 2024
My deepest sympathies and condolences to Judy and Jim’s entire family. God bless Jim. Surely, he had a full life surrounded by a loving family. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time.
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Michael Szczukowski uploaded photo(s)
Monday, January 22, 2024
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My Dad
On January 17th 2024 the world lost a great man, I lost my Father. It is still difficult to accept that he is gone. I have been wrestling with emotions since I go the news and as I read all the heartfelt tributes being written and posted about him it is obvious how much he meant to so many people. My biggest regret is not telling him more often how important he was to me and the immeasurable impact he had on me. I think I have a unique perspective on him and I would like to share that with everyone.
It is no secret that James McLaughlin was not my biological father. Legally speaking I was his step-son; however, he never used that term. Never was I introduced as his step-son just as “my son Michael.” Likewise, I always simply called him Dad, or Pop as we got older. As far back as I can remember he was always there in my life raising me, spending time with me, teaching me right from wrong. For that he should have been given a medal I was not always an easy child quite frankly I was a pain in the ass. Regardless he loved me as if I was one of his own, he did not always say it with words but it was in his eyes and his actions.
I can remember a time when I was young in high school someone would occasionally ask me “don’t you ever want to know your father” and I would say “I do.” To which they would say “no I mean your real father” “he is my real father” was my reply every time. He was, not because of some arbitrary biological obligation, but rather because he wanted the job. James didn’t have to be my Dad he didn’t have to care about me or for me, but he did. He chose to be. He always loved me and I always loved him even when I was to rebellious and foolish to realize it.
I learned so much from my dad; all the little things like tying your shoes, writing your name, proper way to use a tool and the wrong way to use one when you ran out of options. Taught me to ride a horse, how to shoot and how to be safe, how-to fish (still working on that one), how to fix things when they were broken, how to figure out a problem. Even tried to teach me to drive… patience has its limitations lol, but I do remember to check the oil dad, better late than never. It is the important things I learned from my dad; honesty, integrity, loyalty, importance of family, how to stand on your own two feet, that its ok to fail as long as you keep trying, if you fall off the horse you get back up try again. I learned about sacrifice, and helping others, how to care how to love, and most importantly to appreciate what you have. My father was a simple man with a proper wit and incredible wisdom. He was tough as nails but kind of heart, fair and generous, he had great sense of humor he always made me laugh. The highlight was when I would say something to make him laugh then you knew it was funny. I once made him spit out his coffee, where do you go from there right? that is the peak. I shared so many great moments with my dad I could not begin to mention them all. The greatest of all though is as I grew up and became the man I am today; because of him, we became not just father and son but friends.
When we are young, we think I do not want to grow up and become my father, but I did and I know when I did. When my children were born and I knew the kind of man, kind of father I wanted to be… I am my father’s son and I am proud of that fact.
There is a song by Brad Paisley and a line in it that sums it up perfectly; “I hope I’m at least half dad that he didn’t have to be…”
I love you Pop and I miss you so much.
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Joseph Pizza posted a condolence
Monday, January 22, 2024
God bless you and keep you Jim.
A beautiful tribute from your family, yours was a life well lived indeed.
My sincere condolences. Say Hi to all our loved ones, I’m sure there is a celebration going on up there when they saw you!
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Donovan Szczukowski uploaded photo(s)
Monday, January 22, 2024
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It is with a heavy heart that I announce the loss of my grandfather today. James McLaughlin. One of the greatest men, if not the greatest, I’ve had to the pleasure to know and am lucky enough to be related to. I have many fond, wonderful memories with my grandfather; from going out fishing or on nice walks when I was just a youngin’ to just simple days/evenings spent drinking coffee watching westerns in the living room. Every Sunday dinner spent with the whole family getting together as often as possible with pop and the boys (my father, cousin Cody, and myself) getting in trouble with grandmom carrying on at the table. He shared much wisdom, love, and laughter with me that I will carry on with me always. My only wish is the same one that I know many of us have right now, to have more time with Jim. I love you Poppop and rest well. Until we all meet again for Sunday dinner in the next life.
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Angela, Sarah, Nicole, Christine & Kathleen Capria planted a tree in memory of James McLaughlin, Sr.
Sunday, January 21, 2024
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June Foss posted a condolence
Sunday, January 21, 2024
Jim and I were born six weeks apart he's been an important part of my life from the beginning. We shared many memories from early years. Mostly good we worked together when we started working. Jimmy introduced me to my husband that also worked with us and was a good friend of Jim's. So, I had a lot to thank him for. He was my oldest nephew and friend. Love you and will always miss you. June
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Joe Pizza posted a condolence
Sunday, January 21, 2024
God Bless Jim!
Sorry to hear of his passing, he surely was a good man and lived a good life.
His values are the values all our patents instilled in all of us growing up.
I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Joe P.
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April Jarzyk uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, January 20, 2024
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Christmas Eve!
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April Jarzyk uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, January 20, 2024
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Dad’s 81st Birthday! Villa Mannino’s. Veal Parmigiana his favorite.
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April Jarzyk uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, January 20, 2024
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Uncle Matt, Michelle and Caitlyn visited from Maine. Family is everything to my dad.
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Dawn Nieves uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, January 20, 2024
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My dad was amazing, funny, loving, very supportive to everyone he knew.
The best story ever, Is the 1 I heard countless times,
He just recently taught mom how to shot the gun.
My mom is home with the kids alone, when they lived in the country. My dad comes home late from work, This is the best part.
He turn off the headlights and coasts up the drive way.
My dad walks up to the house just as he hear my mom load the shotgun.
He screams out Jude it's me. Laughing He said, I never turned off them lights and coasted up the driveway again.
My favorite story was how much they loved each other. ❤️ Dawn
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April E. McLaughlin Jarzyk uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, January 20, 2024
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Pine grove dude ranch vacation! Bloody Mary hour with Archery and Shuffle Board. Horse back riding through the trails.
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Michael Szczukowski uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, January 20, 2024
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My Dad
On January 17th 2024 the world lost a great man, I lost my Father. It is still difficult to accept that he is gone. I have been wrestling with emotions since I go the news and as I read all the heartfelt tributes being written and posted about him it is obvious how much he meant to so many people. My biggest regret is not telling him more often how important he was to me and the immeasurable impact he had on me. I think I have a unique perspective on him and I would like to share that with everyone.
It is no secret that James McLaughlin was not my biological father. Legally speaking I was his stepson; however, he never used that term. Never was I introduced as his stepson just as “my son Michael.” Likewise, I always simply called him Dad, or Pop as we got older. As far back as I can remember he was always there in my life raising me, spending time with me, teaching me right from wrong. For that he should have been given a medal I was not always an easy child quite frankly I was a pain in the ass. Regardless he loved me as if I was one of his own, he did not always say it with words, but it was in his eyes and his actions.
I can remember a time when I was young in high school someone would occasionally ask me “don’t you ever want to know your father” and I would say “I do.” To which they would say “no I mean your real father” “he is my real father” was my reply every time. He was, not because of some arbitrary biological obligation, but rather because he wanted the job. James didn’t have to be my Dad he didn’t have to care about me or for me, but he did. He chose to be. He always loved me, and I always loved him even when I was to rebellious and foolish to realize it.
I learned so much from my dad; all the little things like tying your shoes, writing your name, proper way to use a tool and the wrong way to use one when you ran out of options. Taught me to ride a horse, how to shoot and how to be safe, how-to fish (still working on that one), how to fix things when they were broken, how to figure out a problem. Even tried to teach me to drive… patience has its limitations lol, but I do remember to check the oil dad, better late than never. It is the important things I learned from my dad; honesty, integrity, loyalty, importance of family, how to stand on your own two feet, that its ok to fail as long as you keep trying, if you fall off the horse you get back up try again. I learned about sacrifice, and helping others, how to care how to love, and most importantly to appreciate what you have. My father was a simple man with a proper wit and incredible wisdom. He was tough as nails but kind of heart, fair and generous, he had great sense of humor he always made me laugh. The highlight was when I would say something to make him laugh then you knew it was funny. I once made him spit out his coffee, where do you go from there right? that is the peak. I shared so many great moments with my dad I could not begin to mention them all. The greatest of all though is as I grew up and became the man I am today; because of him, we became not just father and son but friends.
When we are young, we think I do not want to grow up and become my father, but I did, and I know when I did. When my children were born and I knew the kind of man, kind of father I wanted to be… I am my father’s son and I am proud of that fact.
There is a song by Brad Paisley and a line in it that sums it up perfectly; “I hope I’m at least half dad that he didn’t have to be…”
I love you Pop and I miss you so much.
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Love, Lori, Bill and Family planted a tree in memory of James McLaughlin, Sr.
Saturday, January 20, 2024
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Sabrina Dudas uploaded photo(s)
Friday, January 19, 2024
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Today my father passed away, no longer suffering. He was a great father, grandfather to my girls. He thought it was funny as hell when the kids copied him or repeated some of the things he said. Amber couldn't wait to come home from school to watch Walton's with Pop and have after school snacks. After dinner it was Gunsmoke he always would ask her to this day who plays Matt Dillon (James Arness). Ruthie could curl up anywhere with him, they always had a special bond since the day she was born. It didn't matter what she did he was proud of her. He was my dad, and I will miss him forever and always. Until I heard you call me Beana again Rip Dad, we got it for here lefty loose righty tighty. I know don't hit any icebergs.
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Friday, January 19, 2024
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I am so very sorry for the loss of such a good man. I grew up next door to Jimmy (as we called him). He was always such a kind soul . He was also full of mischief and fun. He could always make you laugh. And he always watched out for all of the younger kids in the neighborhood.
Over the last years we have not had a lot of contact. But when we were lucky enough to see each other, he was still the still the same Jimmy I always knew. He will be missed by his numerous children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. But most of all Judy his wife that everyone knew he loved with all his heart. You will all carry him in your hearts forever.
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Friday, January 19, 2024
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I love my father as the stars-he's a bright shining example and a happy twinkling in my heart ❤️
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Cody McLaughlin uploaded photo(s)
Friday, January 19, 2024
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This is really, extremely difficult for me to write, so forgive the long-windedness here, but there is much I feel needs to be said and I’ve only got the strength to get all this out once.
We lost my grandfather today. He was a titan of a man, and if half as many people love me half as well at the end of my life, I’ll know it was a life well-lived.
My grandfather was a simple man of few words, which gave all the more meaning to each one he said. He was also the closest thing to a real ‘father’ that I ever had, and if not for his love and guidance there’s simply no way I could have made it as far in life as I have. While I was robbed of many early years with him, I’m glad that I was able to recoup much of that time by being blessed to have him into my thirties. Still, I am left to feel as if there are a billion stupid small questions I neglected to ask that I needed his guidance on.
A man who’d been wronged and knocked down and dragged out, for whom life pulled no punches, he made the best of everything and was an example to be aspired to. He was not a doctor, nor a lawyer, nor a billionaire businessman - none of these things could compare to how great a man he was. He had high expectations, but never of my earning potential, or my new business ventures, or any of that ‘stuff’. He had high expectations of my character as a man, because he believed the things you can ‘take with you’ were the only ones that mattered, and sitting here tonight I think he was right.
He taught me to hunt, he taught me to fish, he taught me to cook, he taught me to always fix what was broken, he taught me to always do what is right, he taught me to be a man - a good, honest man (or try, at least) - in a world with too few of them. He taught me to be, above all, grateful to a fault for the many blessings in my life - of which he was the chief.
I feel like the word ‘lost’ doesn’t begin to describe this feeling. My heart is broken, and I’m not sure what I’m going to do without him. Right now my ship feels very rudderless.
If you love someone, call or see them every single day you can. Because even when you call them often enough and long enough that they get annoyed with you and hang up on you sometimes, it’ll still never be enough to fill the bottomless pit they leave in your life when they’re gone.
So there it is. My best attempt at eulogizing my grandfather - truly the richest man in town. I loved him dearly and I don’t have anything else to say.
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June Foss planted a tree in memory of James McLaughlin, Sr.
Friday, January 19, 2024
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Judy (jugs) McLaughlin uploaded photo(s)
Friday, January 19, 2024
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He is the love of my life even death can't separate. The years we spent together were very special. We did everything together, raising our children, spending time with, fishing. I even went hunting a few times, I wanted to share all the things he loved and make beautiful memories.
A Memorial Tree was planted for James McLaughlin, Sr.
Friday, January 19, 2024
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Friday, January 19, 2024
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