John

Just a few pictures of some wonderful adventures with James. We can recall the sound of his laughter so clearly in our minds and feel grateful to have spent time with such a gentle, sweet soul.

K & J

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Mar 6, 2017

Lorraine Caleca

Dear friends and relatives of Jimi-Hello!

I am sorry I could not speak to you at Jimi's lovely Memorial, but "Auntie" misplaced our notes. (This sometimes happens when you are ninety-one!)

To proceed: Let me tell you about Jimi and Me!
Jimi found me one day-I was just a little lost puppy, a frightened and perplexed victim of cruelty and mistreatment. I still have the scars on my neck from the wire which kept me tied to a fence. Jimi wrapped me in kindness and took me home. He taught me how to love and trust and how to be a gentleman. He made me sooo happy! Whenever I saw him, he filled my heart with joy!
How I miss him!!!

Time passed and then Brent came along and joined us. We were three parts of a special team-I liked him!

One day Jimi sat me down and told me if ever he was gone-I was to love and care for Brent, and Brent would do the same for me. He made me promise. I loved Brent!

Then Jimi was gone one day...Oh! How I miss him!

Brent-I want you to Thank You for taking care of me and loving me during our loss.

I promise to love you and care for you to the best of my ability; and I will always keep you in my heart, next to Jimi-FOREVER!
Love, Dante

Thank you especially for taking care and loving Jimi!

Feb 17, 2017

Lorraine Caleca

Dear Friends and Relatives of Jimi! Hello!!!!!
I am sorry I could not speak to you at Jimi's lovely Memorial, but "Auntie" misplaced our notes! (It sometimes happens when you are ninety-one!)

To Proceed: Let me tell you about Jimi and Me!
Jimi found me one day-I was just a little lost puppy, a frightened and perplexed victim of cruelty and mistreatment.
I still have the scars on my neck from the wire that kept me tied to a fence.
Jimi wrapped me in kindness and took me home!
He taught me how to love and trust and how to be a gentlemen!
He made me soooo happy! Whenever I saw him, he filled my heart full of joy! How I miss him!

Time passed and then Brent came along and joined us!
We were three parts of a special team-I liked him!
One day Jimi sat me down and told me if ever he was to be gone-I was to love and care for Brent, and Brent would do the same for me. He made me promise. I loved Brent!
Then Jimi was gone one day...Oh! How I miss him!!!

Brent-I want to Thank You for taking care of me and loving me during our loss.

I promise to love you and care for you to the best of my ability; and I will always keep you in my heart, next to Jimi-FOREVER!

Love, Dante
Thank you especially for taking care of and loving Jimi!

Feb 17, 2017

Brent Robson

From Cat Ferrez on Facebook:

I will miss you like mad Jimmy boy. ❤️

You were an amazing friend & person, roommate, such a love bug. So many great times & stories. Love you.
#FU cancer! #suckit2016

"The people you love become ghosts inside of you and like this you keep them alive" #Jennyholzer

Jan 16, 2017

Brent Robson

Carlos Sayán Wong -- you make my smile (from Facebook):

Dear James Renny Caleca "Jimmy", as long as I live, I will cherish the memories of our friendship. Have a fucking great trip through the universe, wherever you go to next. We'll meet again. Love, C.
P.S. 2016, really...?

Jan 16, 2017

Brent Robson

Words from Rob Owens (from Facebook):

I've been trying to figure out what to say since last night when I found out....
Most who know me know I'm never at a loss for words.... but I am...
The last time we spoke in person was 7 years ago at a wedding and we had such a fun time even tho it had been years before that since we had seen each other.... he was one of those people that you could always just pick up where you left off like time hadn't passed at all...
I truly can not wait for 2016 to be over......
Rest In Peace James James Renny Caleca....

Jan 16, 2017

Brent Robson

From Jill Bambrick-Winter (from Facebook):

Yesterday the world lost someone who I remember as an amazing person. I adored him in High School but like so often we lost touch after that. After going to his page and reading his tributes he apparently became the sweet and incredible person he was always destined for. Cancer -you suck. RIP Jimmy thanks for being part of some of my best memories and being some of the best the world has to offer. To the loved ones of James Renny Caleca I'm so very sorry for your loss. May you have peace in the blessing of having him.

Jan 16, 2017

Brent Robson

I love this photo....

Jan 16, 2017

Brent Robson

Thoughts from Fred Anguera (from Facebook):

RIP James Renny Caleca (Jimmy Jam). I'll always remember the brief but wonderful role you played in my life hanging out (pretty much) non-stop for a few years from 1997-ish to 2001-ish. Meeting you during my brief acting career, forming a friendship, giving me great advice and council, hanging out and having a great time all over Manhattan and Brooklyn, moving you out of NY and our drive cross country to LA where you just seemed to flourish more than you had already. We seem to come into each others lives at the right moment and I will always cherish our time together. Thanks for everything old friend. My condolences to friends and family. Here's some photos of our trek cross country. — with James Renny Caleca and 2 others.

Jan 16, 2017

Brent Robson

A memories from Jennifer Mancini (from Facebook):

Reading through the tributes, it's hard to not recognize how loved James Renny Caleca was. So many people referred to James as "sweet" - which is exactly how I would have described Jimmy from our Trinity days. Oh, how I adored him. Sweet Jimmy you will be missed by so many. Thank you for always making Sr. John Rose's class something to look forward to. May you rest in peace always. 💚

Jan 16, 2017

Brent Robson

Kind words from Jeffrey Erdman (from Facebook):

I learned recently of the passing of my ski buddy James Renny Caleca. We both had a love for plaid... and Moods of Norway. (This pic was from Christmas 2011 -- before I became a "silver fox" leather daddy.) I hope you find good snow wherever you are headed, my friend. May you rest in peace.

Jan 16, 2017