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The world lost a great raconteur, pool player and camping enthusiast, when James (Jim) Lilja died August 18, 2023 in Oro Valley, AZ. The dearly loved husband of Sue, his “bride” of 41 years whom he adored, was always good for a story. He was born January 24, 1939 in Portsmouth, NH. He was raised in Brooklyn, where he became a pool “hustler” at a young age. His most famous opponent was Jackie Gleason, who …

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August 18th, 2023
Oro Valley, AZ

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James "Jim" Lilja