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James Edward Gimiliano

August 10, 1946 - April 23, 2017

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Obituary For James Edward Gimiliano

August 10, 1946 - April 23, 2017

Gimiliano, James E., age 70, after a lengthy battle with cancer, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, April 23, 2017 of Whitehall. Loving husband of 48 years to Sandy (Fecich); son of Dan S. and the late Evelyn (Eirkson) Gimiliano; brother of Joy (George) Sirkos, Ruth (Terry) Gahagen, Mary (Bob) Politowski, and Fran (Dave) Blazek. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Jim was a special needs teacher at Pioneer Center in the Pittsburgh Public Schools for 30 years. Jim was the founder of Theta Xi Fraternity of Slippery Rock University in 1966. Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227 on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 from 7-9 p.m., Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and Thursday from 10:00 until the time of Celebration Service at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions to Allegheny Health Network, Hospice and Palliative Care Fund,4818 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224.

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  • December 11, 2019

    Jim was a wonderful mentor and influence in the world of special education. His contributions to students were not just in the classroom, but were also felt in his advocacy through the PACEC. I still remember editing the newsletter with him. He will truly be missed. With deepest sympathies, Michelle Kirias, President of PACEC

  • December 11, 2019

    Dear Sandy, You and Jim have had such a siege and have borne up bravely. I sent Jim a "thinking of you" email Monday, not knowing he was already beyond his earthly time. I will always cherish our Castle Shannon friendship--Jim's funny streak, his sharp mind, his loyalty. Having just learned today of Jim's death, I am sorry I cannot get to Pittsburgh for tomorrow's services. I will write soon.

  • December 11, 2019

    Donna, We should connect. I think of you often. I had hoped to see Jim once again. John

  • December 11, 2019

    I was a friend of Jim's in high school. He lived on Highland Villa and I lived on Castle Rd. I wish to express my condolences to the family.

  • December 11, 2019

    May God grant you His peace and strength. My prayers are with the family. My deepest sympathy.

  • December 11, 2019

    Jim will be missed by those of us fraternity brothers who having been meeting at least annually for the last several years. Jim was able to fill in many gaps in my memory of our days at Slippery Rock State College.

  • December 11, 2019

    May His Peace be with You

  • December 11, 2019

    A few memories about "Brother" Jim. I met Jim at Slippery Rock State College and along with 30 young men became a founding brother of Beta Upsilon Chapter of Theta Xi Fraternity in 1966 and which is one of two surviving fraternities there today. We reunited after a 45 year hiatus and have been meeting once a year ever since. Jim and Sandy have been regulars at these mini-reunions and since have shared many aspects of our lives and once again have come to be close friends. Jim will certainly be missed by all of us but will remain vivid in our memories as he exemplified the building blocks of the fraternity: Brotherhood, Scholarship, and Discipline. I have been blessed and enriched by his friendship! Until we meet again - Rick

  • December 11, 2019

    Jim was a damn good teacher and Pioneer missed him when he retired! He really was a mentor for me. His family should take pride in the fact that he had a wonderful teaching career and much respect!

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