Dennis James

Dennis James, b.12/25/1949, d. 3/19/2015

Tell me not the news that weighs my heart graveward: The great man that some
once called, "Munhall's Superman", is dead! Christmas born, lover of life, Master
of sporting games, lettering thrice, and only because no letter was given for street
fighting…Flyfisherman, music production staffer, culinary artist, wagon train handler
for troubled youth, medical supply specialist, respiratory therapist, and semi-pro
baseballer who tried out for the Pittsburgh Pirates ("at least I met Pie Traynor!").
Did he not live three lives before his accident at 39?
He was a magnet for the heroes that stood with him and supported him. Dennis
went about, shaking everyone's hands and saying, "Hi!". Some viewed him as the
Mayor of Briarcliff Pavilion in North Huntington. He was so loved there, and
returned that love; and learned of, and knew, Jesus. He blew kisses as if he had
no afflictions that rendered him wheel-bound. Did I not mention those Heroes?
Janet, David, Kevin, and so many others not listed here, but admired, loved, and
appreciated over twenty-five years!
What would Denny want of us? To read the red words; to tell one another of our
love, and to show that love; to visit the sick in the nursing homes and in the prisons,
as they are much alike. This is the best for you, and Dennis would have no other
request of you. A memorial will be held at George Irvin Green Funeral Home,
3511 Main Street, Munhall, on June 13th at 3:00pm the family will receive friends starting at 2 p.m.
First our dear mother Hilda at 55, then our loving brother Larry at 21 (by his own
hand), then followed father Paul at 68, then brother Rick, my hero, at 49. My family
is truly now Heavenly. I, Ken, doctor of the healing arts, of Fort Worth, Texas,
understand that "y'all" are now my brothers and sisters, and that we will soon be
with each other again, even in more glorious days.

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