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JAMES D SCHACHTER

On Monday, February 15th, James Schachter (Big Hearted Jim to family and friends)- loving Husband, Father and Pappy, passed away at the age of 69 after a valiant battle with COVID.
Jim was born on July 8, 1951 in Elliott to Charles and Ruth (Parke) Schachter. He worked in construction for much of his life, and he was so proud to have graduated top of his class from culinary school.
Jim loved …
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Memorial events are private

Due to COVID, funeral arrangements will be private. We plan to have a celebration of life in July (around what would have been his 70th birthday)!

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Memories & condolences

Veronica & Jas, really sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I know you all will miss his big spirit and big laugh. Me and Mo…
Veronica & Jas, really sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I know you all will miss his big spirit and …
Veronica & Jas, really sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I know yo…
We are so very sorry for your loss. We are thinking of all of you during this difficult time.
We are so very sorry for your loss. We are thinking of all of you during this difficult time.
We are so very sorry for your loss. We are thinking of all of yo…
I have been praying for him while he was in the hospital and I am saddened by his passing. Memories flooded through my …
I have been praying for him while he was in the hospital and I am saddened by his passing. Memories…
I have been praying for him while he was in the hospital and I a…

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What were Jim's favorite vacation spots?
Ocean City, Maryland and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina!
Ocean City, Maryland and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina!
Ocean City, Maryland and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina!
What were Jim's favorite songs or musical artists?
He loved classic rock, old school war marching bands, and Jesus Christ Superstar!
He loved classic rock, old school war marching bands, and Jesus Christ Superstar!
He loved classic rock, old school war marching bands, and Jesus Christ Superstar!
What were Jim's favorite drinks?
Beer! Erie railbender, all Hofbrahaus beers, Great Lakes Eliot Ness.
Beer! Erie railbender, all Hofbrahaus beers, Great Lakes Eliot Ness.
Beer! Erie railbender, all Hofbrahaus beers, Great Lakes Eliot Ness.
What were Jim's favorite foods?
Meat and cheese plates were his favorite— he loved chili, too!
Meat and cheese plates were his favorite— he loved chili, too!
Meat and cheese plates were his favorite— he loved chili, too!

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Born

July 8th, 1951
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Passed away

February 15th, 2021
Moon Township, PA, USA

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Cause of death

COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Method of disposition

Cremation

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James "Jim" Schachter