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CLEVELAND, OHIO - James Walter Fried, 65, of Northampton, Mass., passed away peacefully in Cleveland on Dec. 22, 2012.
Jim was born Nov. 16, 1947, in Cleveland, to Howard James Fried from Canton and Lola Lee Jolly from Fletcher, Okla. He lived part of his childhood in Ohio and part in Oklahoma.
He graduated from Cleveland Heights High School in 1965 and from Oberlin College with a major in history. During college Jim made several trips to Mexico, a country for which he had a strong affinity, and he developed a strong interest in Mexican history.
After Oberlin, Jim moved to Northampton where he worked as a compassionate caregiver for people with special needs, until a few years ago when he returned to Cleveland to care for his aging aunt, Lillian Brinnon.
Jim is survived by sister Leslie Therese Chance; nieces, Sarah Fischer and Elspeth Chance; nephews, Lance and William Chance; three great-nieces; and two great-nephews; and his beloved kitty Squirt, who has found a new home.
Jim was one the grandest characters you could ever hope to know in life, especially if you were one of the many children to whom he was an honorary uncle. He was truly larger than life. "El Rojo", for his flaming red hair, would always know more about various histories than almost anyone (Viva Zapata!). He had memorized more movie dialogue than anyone (especially The Duke's), was an expert level chess champ, and was also an expert about the space program, with incredible stories to tell, laughs to elicit and political arguments to lead. He was a dedicated proponent of civil liberties with a heart of gold for the less fortunate.
His teaching challenged many a Northampton High School student's mind, as well as the minds of his large and diverse circle of friends and those of his many adopted nieces and nephews. The children will also remember him for the amount of love he showered on them and his genuine interest in their lives even after they were grown. Jim marched to the beat of his own drum and gave others the courage to do the same. He is already deeply missed.
Published in Daily Hampshire Gazette on February 14, 2014
Published in Daily Hampshire Gazette on Feb. 14, 2013 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/gazettenet/obituary.aspx?pid=163047851#sthash.BYCpM9Sj.dpuf
CLEVELAND, OHIO - James Walter Fried, 65, of Northampton, Mass., passed away peacefully in Cleveland on Dec. 22, 2012.
Jim was born Nov. 16, 1947, in Cleveland, to Howard James Fried from Canton and Lola Lee Jolly from Fletcher, Okla. He lived part of his childhood in Ohio and part in Oklahoma.
He graduated from Cleveland Heights High School in 1965 and from Oberlin College with a major in history. During college Jim made several trips to Mexico, a country for which he had a strong affinity, and he developed a strong interest in Mexican history.
After Oberlin, Jim moved to Northampton where he worked as a compassionate caregiver for people with special needs, until a few years ago when he returned to Cleveland to care for his aging aunt, Lillian Brinnon.
Jim is survived by sister Leslie Therese Chance; nieces, Sarah Fischer and Elspeth Chance; nephews, Lance and William Chance; three great-nieces; and two great-nephews; and his beloved kitty Squirt, who has found a new home.
Jim was one the grandest characters you could ever hope to know in life, especially if you were one of the many children to whom he was an honorary uncle. He was truly larger than life. "El Rojo", for his flaming red hair, would always know more about various histories than almost anyone (Viva Zapata!). He had memorized more movie dialogue than anyone (especially The Duke's), was an expert level chess champ, and was also an expert about the space program, with incredible stories to tell, laughs to elicit and political arguments to lead. He was a dedicated proponent of civil liberties with a heart of gold for the less fortunate.
His teaching challenged many a Northampton High School student's mind, as well as the minds of his large and diverse circle of friends and those of his many adopted nieces and nephews. The children will also remember him for the amount of love he showered on them and his genuine interest in their lives even after they were grown. Jim marched to the beat of his own drum and gave others the courage to do the same. He is already deeply missed.
To sign a Guest Book, express condolences, share memories and read other obituaries, go to www.gazettenet.com/obituaries.
Published in Daily Hampshire Gazette on Feb. 14, 2013
- See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/gazettenet/obituary.aspx?pid=163047851#sthash.BYCpM9Sj.dpuf
CLEVELAND, OHIO - James Walter Fried, 65, of Northampton, Mass., passed away peacefully in Cleveland on Dec. 22, 2012.
Jim was born Nov. 16, 1947, in Cleveland, to Howard James Fried from Canton and Lola Lee Jolly from Fletcher, Okla. He lived part of his childhood in Ohio and part in Oklahoma.
He graduated from Cleveland Heights High School in 1965 and from Oberlin College with a major in history. During college Jim made several trips to Mexico, a country for which he had a strong affinity, and he developed a strong interest in Mexican history.
After Oberlin, Jim moved to Northampton where he worked as a compassionate caregiver for people with special needs, until a few years ago when he returned to Cleveland to care for his aging aunt, Lillian Brinnon.
Jim is survived by sister Leslie Therese Chance; nieces, Sarah Fischer and Elspeth Chance; nephews, Lance and William Chance; three great-nieces; and two great-nephews; and his beloved kitty Squirt, who has found a new home.
Jim was one the grandest characters you could ever hope to know in life, especially if you were one of the many children to whom he was an honorary uncle. He was truly larger than life. "El Rojo", for his flaming red hair, would always know more about various histories than almost anyone (Viva Zapata!). He had memorized more movie dialogue than anyone (especially The Duke's), was an expert level chess champ, and was also an expert about the space program, with incredible stories to tell, laughs to elicit and political arguments to lead. He was a dedicated proponent of civil liberties with a heart of gold for the less fortunate. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/gazettenet/obituary.aspx?pid=163047851#sthash.BYCpM9Sj.dpuf
CLEVELAND, OHIO - James Walter Fried, 65, of Northampton, Mass., passed away peacefully in Cleveland on Dec. 22, 2012.
Jim was born Nov. 16, 1947, in Cleveland, to Howard James Fried from Canton and Lola Lee Jolly from Fletcher, Okla. He lived part of his childhood in Ohio and part in Oklahoma.
He graduated from Cleveland Heights High School in 1965 and from Oberlin College with a major in history. During college Jim made several trips to Mexico, a country for which he had a strong affinity, and he developed a strong interest in Mexican history.
After Oberlin, Jim moved to Northampton where he worked as a compassionate caregiver for people with special needs, until a few years ago when he returned to Cleveland to care for his aging aunt, Lillian Brinnon.
Jim is survived by sister Leslie Therese Chance; nieces, Sarah Fischer and Elspeth Chance; nephews, Lance and William Chance; three great-nieces; and two great-nephews; and his beloved kitty Squirt, who has found a new home.
Jim was one the grandest characters you could ever hope to know in life, especially if you were one of the many children to whom he was an honorary uncle. He was truly larger than life. "El Rojo", for his flaming red hair, would always know more about various histories than almost anyone (Viva Zapata!). He had memorized more movie dialogue than anyone (especially The Duke's), was an expert level chess champ, and was also an expert about the space program, with incredible stories to tell, laughs to elicit and political arguments to lead. He was a dedicated proponent of civil liberties with a heart of gold for the less fortunate. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/gazettenet/obituary.aspx?pid=163047851#sthash.BYCpM9Sj.dpuf
 CLEVELAND, OHIO - James Walter Fried, 65, of Northampton, Mass., passed away peacefully in Cleveland on Dec. 22, 2012.
Jim was born Nov. 16, 1947, in Cleveland, to Howard James Fried from Canton and Lola Lee Jolly from Fletcher, Okla. He lived part of his childhood in Ohio and part in Oklahoma.
He graduated from Cleveland Heights High School in 1965 and from Oberlin College with a major in history. During college Jim made several trips to Mexico, a country for which he had a strong affinity, and he developed a strong interest in Mexican history.
After Oberlin, Jim moved to Northampton where he worked as a compassionate caregiver for people with special needs, until a few years ago when he returned to Cleveland to care for his aging aunt, Lillian Brinnon.
Jim is survived by sister Leslie Therese Chance; nieces, Sarah Fischer and Elspeth Chance; nephews, Lance and William Chance; three great-nieces; and two great-nephews; and his beloved kitty Squirt, who has found a new home.
Jim was one the grandest characters you could ever hope to know in life, especially if you were one of the many children to whom he was an honorary uncle. He was truly larger than life. "El Rojo", for his flaming red hair, would always know more about various histories than almost anyone (Viva Zapata!). He had memorized more movie dialogue than anyone (especially The Duke's), was an expert level chess champ, and was also an expert about the space program, with incredible stories to tell, laughs to elicit and political arguments to lead. He was a dedicated proponent of civil liberties with a heart of gold for the less fortunate.
His teaching challenged many a Northampton High School student's mind, as well as the minds of his large and diverse circle of friends and those of his many adopted nieces and nephews. The children will also remember him for the amount of love he showered on them and his genuine interest in their lives even after they were grown. Jim marched to the beat of his own drum and gave others the courage to do the same. He is already deeply missed.
To sign a Guest Book, express condolences, share memories and read other obituaries, go to www.gazettenet.com/obituaries.
Published in Daily Hampshire Gazette on Feb. 14, 2013
- See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/gazettenet/obituary.aspx?pid=163047851#sthash.8HCX6oi1.dpuf
CLEVELAND, OHIO - James Walter Fried, 65, of Northampton, Mass., passed away peacefully in Cleveland on Dec. 22, 2012.
Jim was born Nov. 16, 1947, in Cleveland, to Howard James Fried from Canton and Lola Lee Jolly from Fletcher, Okla. He lived part of his childhood in Ohio and part in Oklahoma.
He graduated from Cleveland Heights High School in 1965 and from Oberlin College with a major in history. During college Jim made several trips to Mexico, a country for which he had a strong affinity, and he developed a strong interest in Mexican history.
After Oberlin, Jim moved to Northampton where he worked as a compassionate caregiver for people with special needs, until a few years ago when he returned to Cleveland to care for his aging aunt, Lillian Brinnon.
Jim is survived by sister Leslie Therese Chance; nieces, Sarah Fischer and Elspeth Chance; nephews, Lance and William Chance; three great-nieces; and two great-nephews; and his beloved kitty Squirt, who has found a new home.
Jim was one the grandest characters you could ever hope to know in life, especially if you were one of the many children to whom he was an honorary uncle. He was truly larger than life. "El Rojo", for his flaming red hair, would always know more about various histories than almost anyone (Viva Zapata!). He had memorized more movie dialogue than anyone (especially The Duke's), was an expert level chess champ, and was also an expert about the space program, with incredible stories to tell, laughs to elicit and political arguments to lead. He was a dedicated proponent of civil liberties with a heart of gold for the less fortunate.
His teaching challenged many a Northampton High School student's mind, as well as the minds of his large and diverse circle of friends and those of his many adopted nieces and nephews. The children will also remember him for the amount of love he showered on them and his genuine interest in their lives even after they were grown. Jim marched to the beat of his own drum and gave others the courage to do the same. He is already deeply missed.
To sign a Guest Book, express condolences, share memories and read other obituaries, go to www.gazettenet.com/obituaries.
Published in Daily Hampshire Gazette on Feb. 14, 2013
- See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/gazettenet/obituary.aspx?pid=163047851#sthash.8HCX6oi1.dpuf
CLEVELAND, OHIO - James Walter Fried, 65, of Northampton, Mass., passed away peacefully in Cleveland on Dec. 22, 2012.
Jim was born Nov. 16, 1947, in Cleveland, to Howard James Fried from Canton and Lola Lee Jolly from Fletcher, Okla. He lived part of his childhood in Ohio and part in Oklahoma.
He graduated from Cleveland Heights High School in 1965 and from Oberlin College with a major in history. During college Jim made several trips to Mexico, a country for which he had a strong affinity, and he developed a strong interest in Mexican history.
After Oberlin, Jim moved to Northampton where he worked as a compassionate caregiver for people with special needs, until a few years ago when he returned to Cleveland to care for his aging aunt, Lillian Brinnon.
Jim is survived by sister Leslie Therese Chance; nieces, Sarah Fischer and Elspeth Chance; nephews, Lance and William Chance; three great-nieces; and two great-nephews; and his beloved kitty Squirt, who has found a new home.
Jim was one the grandest characters you could ever hope to know in life, especially if you were one of the many children to whom he was an honorary uncle. He was truly larger than life. "El Rojo", for his flaming red hair, would always know more about various histories than almost anyone (Viva Zapata!). He had memorized more movie dialogue than anyone (especially The Duke's), was an expert level chess champ, and was also an expert about the space program, with incredible stories to tell, laughs to elicit and political arguments to lead. He was a dedicated proponent of civil liberties with a heart of gold for the less fortunate.
His teaching challenged many a Northampton High School student's mind, as well as the minds of his large and diverse circle of friends and those of his many adopted nieces and nephews. The children will also remember him for the amount of love he showered on them and his genuine interest in their lives even after they were grown. Jim marched to the beat of his own drum and gave others the courage to do the same. He is already deeply missed.
To sign a Guest Book, express condolences, share memories and read other obituaries, go to www.gazettenet.com/obituaries.
Published in Daily Hampshire Gazette on Feb. 14, 2013
- See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/gazettenet/obituary.aspx?pid=163047851#sthash.8HCX6oi1.dpuf
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David Brown
As soon as I saw the pic of James that Ralph Solonitz has so graciously posted (of all of us) James came back to me. Phew almost 50 years ago I knew James. He was one good hearted soul. He was friendly, had a great head of hair, and always had something nice to say. We were in a few classes together. His life was interesting and way to short. God bless him.
Karen Gordon (Kravitz)
Jim was a intellegent individual whom had it not been for him, I would not have passed Chemistry. He was fun caring and just a great guy. He crashed my husband and my wedding like he had always been invited. I loved Jim and may he rest in peace..
Allen Binstock
I did not really know Jim at Heights but we hooked up in 1968-69 when I was in my last year at CWRU. Yes, as Karen said, Jim was the ultimate party crasher but you just had to love him anyway. He loved the Clint Eastwood spaghetti westerns and dragged me to see "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly." I think he knew every line in the movie, he had seen it so many times. He and I took a crazy all-night drive to Oklahoma to see his Mom who lived just outside Ft. Sill. He also took me to meet his beloved Aunt Lillian and his grandpa Fried. Jim was just a lovable guy who you could not say no to even when you knew it was against your better judgment. I'm so sorry I lost touch with him because I do think of him often.
Allen Binstock