James J. Cole
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Friday, April 9, 1943
Date of Death:
Friday, June 14, 2013
Age:
70 years old
James J. Cole
James Joseph Cole 70, of Rochester MN, was called to his heavenly home Friday, June, 14, 2013 with his family by his side. After a long struggle, he lost his battle with cancer. James was born in Plainview, MN April 9, 1943 to Richard and Margaret Cole. In 1961 he graduated from Lourdes High School. He married Mary Loftus at Holy Redeemer Church August 8, 1964. James worked at Marigold Foods until he retired on 2003. For many years he played Santa Clause at Apache mall and also for private parties. He will be dearly missed by his wife, his children, Bill (Julie) Cole, Melissa (James) Rodrick Wayne Cole, Kim Cole, and Kevin (Blanca) Cole. James dearly loved and was loved by his eight grandchildren; Nina Rodrick, Erica Rodrick, Nicole Rodrick, Josh Rodrick, Chad Cole , Brandon Cole, Cassandra Grabarkiewicz, Cassondra Farris-Jimenez. James has three brothers, Richard Cole, Bob Cole, and John Cole, and five sisters, Rosie Imm, Clara Marcum, Margaret Helen Cole, Linda Cole, and Pat Cole, and many nieces and nephews. Jim is preceded in death by his parents and older brother (Ray).
Condolences
The family of James J. Cole has received the following condolences.
Mary & Family,
We were saddened to hear of Jim's passing. In spite of the circumstances, he always seemed to have a smile when we did see you both in Yuma. Please accept our sincere condolences on your loss. You are in our prayers.
Kevin and Cole family, Sorry to hear about your loss. Mike Erickson
Mary and family:
Jim fought a beast valiantly. You and your wonderful family supported him lovingly on this awful path. I am so sorry that he did not win but he has won another prize even better---His heavenly Father's arms and the privilege of Heaven.
I very much wanted to come personally to the visitation and funeral but other circumstances have gotten in the way.
Please know I will remember you all in my daily prayers and hope the days ahead will be filled with support from others and fond memories of a wonderful guy. He was fortunate to have your perpetual love and support.
Godspeed
Faline
i am sorry to hear about this loss. you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Whipples.
Our prayers to you will continue. Hold on to the great memories of love and family fun.
With you in spirit.
Love,
Jenny
Are deepest sympathy to all of you . Jim was a great person and he had a big heart. Are prayers are with you.
I truly wish we could be there....but we send all our love to everyone. Dad you will be greatly missed. I truly loved my father-in-law, he was one of a kind, a truly gentle, funny, loving man. Thank you for loving us and making us feel like family. Don't worry about the new baby, Dad....she will know who you were through the memories you left with Cassondra and I. I promise you! All our love,
Blanca & Cassondra
Jim, Melissa and family..I was so sorry to of your father's passing. We are thinking of you and will keep you in our prayers. Our sincere sympathy to you all.
My Condolences are being sent to Mary and all of Jim's family. I know he is in a much better place and no longer in pain and suffering. I have wonderful memories the last few years when I would come to Minn. and we would all meet over at the Allen's for dinner...we had some nice stories to share of yesteryear and currently..and I will treasurer these times...Jim made many children happy during Christmas time playing Santa Claus, now Santa Claus is in heaven , looking down on his family...My prayers are with you all...
Love, Judy Radam Szymanski
I am so sorry for the loss of your Husband and Dad and Grandpa and all the family, he will be badly missed.Will see you Tuesday. 4
So sorry to hear the news about Jim, but he is now at peace with God. He put up a good fight. It was wonderful seeing and visiting with him at the reunion last summer at Bob's, Peace be in your hearts. Sue
My thoughts and prayers are with you