james lescallette
James W. Lescallette, 72, of Boynton Beach, FL, formerly of Weirton, WV, passed away Monday, August 9, 2010 in the Hospice of Palm Beach County, Boynton Beach. Born February 14, 1938 in Weirton, he was a son of the late James and Edna Fairman Lescallette. He was also preceded in death by his first wife Dorothy Marie Sholtis Lescallette. Mr. Lescallette retired from Weirton Steel where he worked in the Strip Steel Accounting Department. He was a Volunteer Fire Fighter, Captain of the Police Reserves, served as EMT for WAARS and a member of the WSX 25-Year Club. James is survived by his wife Elaine Weiner of Boynton Beach; children William Lescallette, daughter Beth Lescallette both of Weirton and Michael Lescallette and his wife Jill of Pittsburgh, PA; sisters Mary Brown of Tomhawk, WI and Patricia Chadwell of South Dakota; grandchildren Abigail, Emily and Jacob Lescallette and Corey Ward. Friends will be received Wednesday from 6-8PM and Thursday 2-4 and 6-8PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, where funeral services will be celebrated 11:00AM Friday. Pastor Leonard Larson will officiate. Interment will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Weirton. Memorial contributions may be made to WAARS, 1305 Pennsylvania Avenue, Weirton, WV 26062, Autism Speaks, 5455 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 2250, Los Angeles, CA 90036, Hospice of Palm Beach County, 5300 East Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33407 or a charity of your choice.

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  1. Jim the widows group will forever miss your kind words and special encouragement. My life has been enriched by knowing you through your emails Wish I had gotten the chance to meet you in person. Rest in peace.

  2. Jim was one of the kindest men I’ve ever known. When I was newly widowed, through emails he told me what I needed to hear, what gave me solace and courage. His West Virginia directness was refreshing. His appreciation of Groaners was legendary: I laughed and groaned at the same time. I’ll remember Jim as the big guy with the big heart.

  3. I had the pleasure of staying with Jim and Elaine on a trip to the States.I have wonderful memories of the time spent in Boston. Margaret RIP dear friend.You will be missed

  4. I never had the pleasure of meeting Jim and Elaine in person but reading Jim’s stories of the trips he and Elaine took, I felt I was there with them. I was so sorry reading of Jim’s death but it was good to know what a full life he had. My best thoughts to Elaine.

  5. My condolences go out to Elaine and family. Jim was a great friend and co-worker for many years. He will be missed by all of us.

  6. Jim was an internet friend on a couple of groups I belong to and was one of the dearest friends one could have. He was our shining light. He will be sorely missed. My condolences to the family, especially Elaine. I’m so glad they had one another for the years they did.

  7. Elaine, will keep you and all of the family close to my heart. Will miss Jim so much. His wisdom and kindness made my world a much better place.

  8. Elaine … I am so sorry for your loss … I’ll keep you and the rest of Jim’s family in my thoughts and prayers. Take that deep breath … and continue forward. The next few weeks … well … smile when you can … and think of the many friends that are thinking of you. I will surely miss Jim’s humor and love of humor on the BB we visit.

  9. I knew Jim through my keyboard, and wish I could have met him in person. His kindness and generosity of spirit frame my memories of him. I loved the way he lovingly wrote about Elaine, and how happy he was to be with her. True love is a beautiful thing to see. Elaine my heart goes out to you…

  10. So sorry to have lost a computer friend.. He helped make this world of ours smaller and friendlier through his computer usage..

  11. Jim will be greatly missed. The first time I met him was at the airport in DC as he provided some of the FOC with a ride to OC. He was a wise, wonderful man who knew the right words to give comfort. My condolences to Elaine and to Jim’s family.

  12. I only knew Jim thru the internet group, his emails will be missed. I hope he knew how much they helped me. My heart goes out to Elaine and his family. Keeping all in my thoughts and prayers.

  13. Jim & Elaine are friends who I met online after I was widowed. I am so thankful to have had the opportunity of meeting Jim & Elaine when they joined me at a friend’s home in Saco, Maine a few years ago. Jim had a wonderful way with words and always knew how to comfort those in need. Elaine, you’re in my thoughts and prayers during this time of sadness.

  14. Jim was a great friend and I was so lucky to have known him. He was kind and compassionate to so many others, helping them survive the loss of their spouses. Elaine, you were so fortunate to have met Jim and had the time you did together. To Jim’s and Elaine’s families, I am sorry for your loss. Jim was truly someone special and someone to be proud of.

  15. I am sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. I enjoyed hearing of the travels of Elaine and Jim. My thoughts and prayers are with Elaine and the family. RIP Jim.

  16. Jim, you will be missed by so many and yet you will always live on in the multitudes of hearts that you touched and people that you helped. We’ll be watching for you and the other dragonflies. My thoughts and prayers are with you Elaine, and with all of Jim’s family and your family at this time. Jim was such a kind and gentle soul, it’s inevitable that there will be a huge void in your families and lives. We’re all here for you. Rest in peace my friend.

  17. Dear Elaine, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Jim’s Family. I have known you and Jim from the internet BB’s for a long time. I remember you writing, online of course, about your trips and the anxiety over the Condo you and Jim were buying. with love,

  18. Rest in peace sweet gentle giant. I count it a honor to have you and Elaine as long distant friends and have beautiful memories of sharing times together. You will be missed but will be looking for you among the dragonflies. Elaine my thought and prayers are with you… keep in touch. Love Nan

  19. I met Jim through the Prodigy widowers group and had the great fortune to spend time with him in various places as the FOC gathered together. His sweetness, charm, humor and caring brought joy to us all. He will be greatly missed. My heart goes out to his wife Elaine and his surviving family

  20. Jim was an integral part of our family for over 15 years. We will miss him. He was truly a gentle man and he was always there for our mom.

  21. My “brother” Jim…a MAN among men, truly a gentle giant, a blessing to many, including! Elaine, i know you bless the time you had with him. May happy memories live on. They sustain us. for me, it will always be the way he positioned that oil barrel near the beach at Shirley’s “shack!”

  22. My “brother” Jim…a MAN among men, truly a gentle giant, a blessing to many, including me! Elaine, i know you bless the time you had with him. May happy memories live on. They sustain us. for me, it will always be the way he positioned that oil barrel near the beach at Shirley’s “shack!”

  23. Jim was an internet friend from TTT. His gentle manner and kind, supportive wisdom was a gift to me when my life was turned upside down. I only wish I had had the pleasure of meeting him in person. I will treasure my memories of the many times we exchanged written/typed words. I will especially remember his wonderful and wacky sense of humor. I can picture him, off in a quiet corner of Heaven, swapping one-liners with the angels. I think Heaven will be smiling just a bit more now. Our loss is Heaven’s gain!

  24. Elaine, I was so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. I don’t know if you remember me, after seeing my name, but I’m a member of Widowhoods, I met you and Jim when you came out to Portland, Oregon to go on a Cruise, several years ago, we met at the Airport. You and Jim were with another coupe who were also reweds from the “Hoods” They were Nancy and Grant. Nancy was from Spokane, Wash, she and Grant moved to Hawaii shortly after their marriage. Jim kept posting to the “Hoods”for awhile, after the two of you were married, then suddenly stopped, and I have often wondered how the two of you were and what you were up too, as you two couples were the first members I had met from the Hoods. I’ve only met one other since, she is also a widowhood rewed. Your in my Thoughts and Prayers during this time, and in the days to come. Hugs to You Susan Wooden Member of Widowhoods.

  25. Jim brought me much joy with his words of wisdom and his wonderful sense of humor. I am proud to have had him as my friend. My prayers and thoughts are with you, Elaine, and your family. Love, Annette (Dreamie)

  26. I did not know Jim, well. But, clearly, what I did know of him impressed me. He was level-headed, intelligent and very caring of his fellow human beings. He was, obviously, a good and caring man. May he be at peace. Jim Quon

  27. Elaine, you and Jim helped lead me through some very dark times and for that I will always be grateful. I’m praying for softer days ahead for you and your family. Fly free, Jim!

  28. Although I was on Prodigy I did not know Jim, but through Elaine I knew of his many kindnesses and love of mankind. My prayers go out to Elaine and his family.

  29. Bill, Beth, and Mike: Over the years, I’ve been there for the passing of your grandfather, “Granny,” and, of course, my dear friend, Dorothy. I think you know that words can’t do justice to how saddened I was to learn of your dad’s brief illness. For more than 25 years I counted him as friend, father-figure, and teacher. My only regret is that we never got the chance to get together since his and Elaine’s move to FL, even though I was only one town away. Know that all of you are in my thoughts… -Kelly

  30. Jim, you will be missed. You called my daughter and I called you Dad. You were always there to listen and give advise. You and Elaine were always great hosts when the FOC got together. One of my best memories is the time I came to visit and you both asked what I wanted to do. I said I wanted to see some lighthouses. You both took me on a 200 mile round trip up the coast to see them. You both knew the best places to go. I will never forget that day. Thank you Elaine and Jim for all the love and kindness you showed me as part of the FOC. You will always hold a special place in my heart Jim for always being there for everyone! I will keep him family in my prayers. May you take comfort in your memories. Love and Hugs. Kathy

  31. Pete and I send our condolences to Jim’s entire family and most certainly to Elaine. We enjoyed the time we were able to spend with them, and agree wholeheartedly with the other comments about his kindness, wit, compassion, and selflessness. May he be free of all pain and worries now, and may Elaine find solace in that knowledge. Big hugs to you, Elaine

  32. We will remember Jim’s sense of caring and how well he kept us all posted when Elaine was not well, that and his enjoyment of a good joke. We met on line, but Bob and I had the pleasure of meeting Jim and Elaine a couple of summers ago when their ship stopped in Portland. I’m glad he had so many good years on this earth. He deserved them all. Sincerely, Bob and Pat

  33. Bill, Beth and Mike, Your dad was my mentor, friend, father figure and “Snake Pal” We traveled together, saved lives together, ate nachos at Penguin games together and cried together. He truly was the man who would give you the shirt off his back. The world has lost a great man and you have lost a great father. On behalf of myself, Denise and JR- may he spend eternity listening to Jimmy Buffet songs.

  34. Scoob, just a note to let you know that I was thinking of you and your family. I lost my father last year and I know how painful it is. Just wanted you to know that friends across the miles were sending you sympathies. Much Love to all of you during this sad time. Beth Ann

  35. Bill, Beth and Mike, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. I just lost my mother-in-law last week. It is a very hard and trying time. He was a wonderful man and made a lasting impression on many. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.

  36. Jim, What can we say….you were a great friend to us,a great companion to mom, and the greatest of grandfathers to Corey. Words will never do justice to the feelings we will always have for you. Be at peace and know that you will always live in our hearts. Forever…

  37. My deepest sympathy to you Elaine, and to the families that you shared over these many years. I can’t remember exactly how long ago it was that I met Jim through the internet widow/widowers group, but I do remember his welcome and the words of wisdom he wrote to all of us. It was such a pleasure to actually meet both of you when making that “whirlwind tour of the east coast” with the ladies from OZ (Australia), Margaret and Eileen. You were such gracious hosts, made us feel like family instead of internet friends that wandered in through your front door. I loved Jim’s descriptions of your property, the birds, the snow and your move from one place to another, and finally to FL. Jim reminded me of my brother who had passed and that endeared him to me, even more. May “his dragonfly” be always near, to bring you comfort through happy memories of the time you spent together being at home or traveling the countryside. Wish I could give you a hug and say one last goodbye to Jim. MA in VA

  38. You were a special guy, Jim, and I loved you lots. Sheesh. Leithy and the sheep loved you, too, although there was one ewe who was really annoyed when you married your soul mate, Elaine. She’ll get over it. We, however, will miss your kindness and your sense of humour. It’s tough to lose you, but it’s a blessing to have known you. TUX

  39. My deepest sympathy to Jim’s family and of course to my friend Elaine. Jim was such a wonderful, caring person and I feel privledged to call him a friend. Jim will be missed. Carolyn

  40. Heaven is blessed by what earth has lost. Jim had the biggest heart and the best humor ever. There will remain a small whole in the fabric of the world, where Jim’s presence no longer laughs with us.

  41. My prayers and condolences go out to you Elaine and to Jim’s family at this time. I will always remember Jim’s thoughtfullness and kindness particularly on that spontaneous visit to you both when Jim went out of his way to show Ed and I all that we wanted to see up in Maine from the Ocean to Lighthouses to all those restaurants with those clams we loved so well. He will be missed. May he now find peace and no more suffering. Love Pat

  42. Jim, you are one of the finest men I have ever had the pleasure to meet on line. Your warmth, humor and love of all humanity and cats and sheep is inspirational to us all. You always had time to listen to our tales of woe, problems and groaners and give us pep talks and offers of help to get over it. You showed by your example how a real man loves & treasures & treats a woman. Don’t you worry now, we are all here in ttt watching over Elaine and will be here when she needs a shoulder to cry on or a groaner to read. As if she needs a reminder of you. But we are keeping them coming in memory of you anyway. You are unforgettable. You are still bigger than life and we all love you and treasure our memories of you and your loving ways and sense of outrageous humor. All of us you touched are better people for having known you. Nice Perseid meteor shower show you have arranged up there for us the past few days. Thanks again Jimbo. xoxo Pheebs

  43. Mary & Patsy…Bill, Beth, Mike and Jill and the little ones… he is home now…he is with Dee, the mother of his beloved children. I have my memories and they will keep me warm for the rest of my life. Thank you for lending him to me and my family…to my own three children and especially, to Corey…who got “Grandpa” in the first 15 minutes of his life ten years ago…Thank you for the past 15 years…we are all better for knowing and loving Jim Lescallette..

  44. Jim was a wonderful person and a pleasure to talk with. He had a great sense of humor and just a very kind and thoughtful manner about him that will always be remembered. He will be missed by those left behind but is probably having a great time with all those friends and loved ones who have gone on before him.

  45. We wanted to bless you Jim for making Elaine happy when she needed it most. You were kind and cared for her with all your being, completely devoted to her. So we wanted to say thank you from us to you Jim for the love you gave to your Elaine. Myra & Bob, sister-in-law and brother-in-law.

  46. I was saddened to hear of Jim’s passing and would like to offer my sympathies to Elaine and Jim’s families. I had the pleasure of meeting Jim online in the 90’s and in person in Las Vegas later that decade. He offered friendship, support and kindness to many over the years and will be missed by all.

  47. Elaine I am so sad. I just heard the news of Jim’s death. What a special person he was! I have adored you both and I am honored to have known you for many years online — but no matter how long, it was not long enough. I’ll never forgot you two. A big hug to you Elaine … May you soon have only great memories …. and very little sadness. JO

  48. My sincere condolences, no rhyme or reason? Jim will be missed and remembered by many for his kind caring nature. Elaine, I’ll keep ypu in my thoughts and prayers, as always….Love, Linda

  49. Elaine, Bob and I are so sorry for your loss of Jim. Jim was a kind, caring, supportive and loving man. We all loved his humor and his jokes alwasy mad me laugh. He was easy to talk to and always there for anyone who needed a shoulder to lean on. He was totally devoted to you and he loved you with all his heart. We will miss him and are glad he was a part of our life. Rest peacefully Jim.


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