Jim grew up in Clarence, NY and was a 1973 graduate of Bishop Newman High School in Williamsville. He earned 2 Associate Degrees from ECC North, one in Social Sciences and the second in Material Technology. He had been employed for 10 years By Pratt and Lambert Industrial Coatings in Cheektowaga prior to becoming disabled by a bicycle accident on July 7, 1993. In 1994 Jim relocated to Westfield and enjoyed the many friends he made while a resident. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #118 of Westfield. Jim was a Buffalo sports fan, always rooting for the Bills and Sabres. He had a passion for his Fantasy Football hobbie.