James A. Pszenny
September 8, 1944 ~ July 10, 2017
James Arthur Pszenny, 72, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2017 after courageously fighting many health issues over the past four years. He was the husband of Barbara (DiBenedetto) Pszenny, with whom he shared forty-five years of marriage.
Born in Salem on September 8, 1944, he was the son of the late Chester and Irene (Poitras) Pszenny. He was raised and educated in Danvers and served in the US Navy Seabees from 1967-1969 from which he was honorably discharged following two tours in Vietnam.
He worked as a mason, learning the trade from his uncle, Rocky. After working as a union mason for ten years, he was self-employed for thirty years until his retirement in 2007.
Jim and Barbara were married in June of 1972 and lived together in Danvers with their son, Jaime. He was a member of the Polish Club and enjoyed camping, boating, golfing, riding his motorcycle, bowling, racquetball, and traveling. Family and friends were a very important part of his life. He will be truly missed.
In addition to his wife and son, he leaves three sisters, Patricia LeBoeuf and her husband Larry, Pauline Tremblay and her husband B.T., and Dorothy LeShana, his sister-in-law, Ellen Pszenny, and his brother-in-law, Jim DiBenedetto and his wife Toni, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Chet Pszenny.
Visiting hours are Sunday, July 16, 2017 from 3-6PM in C.R. Lyons & Sons Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers Square. A memorial service will follow immediately at 6PM. Relatives and friends are invited. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jim’s name may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO BOX 758516. Topeka, KS 66675.
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MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU BARBARA AND YOUR FAMILY, YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS, AND PRAYERS. HE WILL BE TRULY MISSED, MANY GOOD MEMORIES, AND FUN TIMES.
My dear brother, Jimmy! How I loved him, how everyone loved him! He was quite a guy! So very good to me in so many ways. I guess he’ll have to tell mom about the knife now and give Howie the double universal salute.❤️❤️
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I had the pleasure of playing golf with Jimmie about 4 years ago in Clearwater. We had many laughs that day along with good and bad shots – it didn’t matter to either one of us. RIP Jimmie, your family and friends are truly going to miss you.
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To Barbara, Jaime and all Jim’s family and friends, my heartfelt condolences.
I was one of the many lucky ones to have been able to spend time with Jimmy over the years on many different occasions. He was always calm, happy, and had that great smile at all times. He was one of the best and had a great wife, son and friends to support him.
Barbara and Jaime during this tough time try to remember all the great memories you had, as they will eventually get you through this sad times.
Jim we are all going to miss you, may God bless you and your family.
Mike Kravchuk Peabody, Mass. Beijing China.
My deepest sympathy for the loss of Jimmy. Dottie and I are doing well and I know that Jimmy was a close Brother and she will miss him dearly. I wish I had gotten to know this man a lot better than I did. Dottie and I did get to spend some quite time with him and Barbara. Which was special. RIP Jimmy.
Clyde Ricker
Barbara and family so sorry for your loss. He was a great guy always smiling and enjoyed life. May he Rest In Peace.
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I remember Jimmy with affection and respect.
My sympathies to the family
David Mills (and I speak for my brothers as well).
Jimmy was one of the good guys. My condolences to Barbara and family.
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Dear Barbara and Jaime, We love you guys… Jimmy will be sooo missed by soooo many people, but we know he is in excellent company up there… We are so lucky to have 42 years of fun-filled, happy memories to always cherish… Best Friends Forever… With Love, Phil & Linda Post, Heather, Amy & Mike
We were lucky to have Jimmy & Barbara living close by and being a part of so many great memories over the years. Cookouts, Christmas Parties, Egg Hunts, Weddings and the list goes on. We will miss having you near. Rest in Peace Jimmy.
Arlene & Paul Kilroy
jimmy was so one of the good guys the best niehbor you could ask for i cried when i heard the news im so sorry everybody what a good man so levelheaded and reasonable this sucks i really hope we do met again somehow someday…….
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Jimmy was a great guy and a hard worker.
I saw him a couple of months ago and he gave me hug.
I enjoyed working with him, for him and running into him around town.
He always made you feel like you were special.
He will be missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are for your family at this time.
Tom Lyons
Remembering the fun times hanging out at Vic’s Drive-In and Mscisz with Cindy, Jackie, and Nancy and the guys and their “hot-rod” cars in the 60’s… Rest in Peace, Andrea Perkins
Sending thoughts, prayers, hugs to the entire Pszenny family. I have known you all for so long, you were like our 2nd family, and Jimmy will be greatly missed by many. I was so sorry and saddened to hear of his passing. He was truly nice, always friendly and I remember him as always smiling. Remember the happy memories, for they are held close to the heart forever. Love to you all.
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Although years have passed and time has as well, it saddens me and my family to have to write this condolence. Loved the laughter, the positivity and just being a Great Uncle! RIP Uncle Jimmy…you will be missed. Hugs to Auntie Barbara and Cousin Jamie. xoxo