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This Book of Memories memorial website is designed to be a permanent tribute paying tribute to the life and memory of Jim McCoy. It allows family and friends a place to re-visit, interact with each other, share and enhance this tribute for future generations. We are both pleased and proud to provide the Book of Memories to the families of our community.

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Bill Foster & Family

Where can I find the words to describe my relationship with my dear friend Jim McCoy? Jim and I met in the summer of 1975, fresh out of high school, 18 year old Freshmen enrolled at Illinois Benedictine College (IBC as we came to call it). There, was forged the beginnings of a life long friendship between Jim and me; and with other college buddies Mike Brennan, Mike Pietraszak, and Jim O'Leary. Through the years, no matter how much time had gone by without seeing each other, when we did get together it was if we had just seen each other the day before. Some years later Jim began dating Kathy Condon, and when Jim and Kathy married I was honored to stand up to their wedding, (even though I had to wear pink I still have the pink handkerchief). Jim and Kathy established that real men wear pink, long before it was fashionable. And I was so happy to see them grow into such a loving family as Jim and Kathy brought Becky into their lives. Our family had grown with Billy, Luke, Tommy and then Brendan around the same age as Becky. It was easy to be happy when we were around Jim and Kathy and Becky. I looked forward to all of those occasions. Just recently, I was thinking about Jim's 60th birthday and that we must get together; and although I was concerned that we had not seen each other in some time, I was sure that we would get together soon. But alas, it was not to be. Jim, you are in my heart. And there I will ever hold you. I already miss your quiet nature, calm demeanor, and of course, your wonderful dry wit. And the way your face lights up as you break into a laugh Recollecting our times together still makes me laugh out loud. You left us far too soon my friend. With Love,
Thursday April 6, 2017 at 12:00 am
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