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“I want to thank all who helped, attended, and presided over my son Jimmy's memorial service today. It was poignant, sincere, and beautiful. Melanie...Read More »
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1 of 22 | Posted by: Jim Graff. father - NJ
“James, You will be dearly missed while you "venture the cosmos." Anyone who didn't get the chance to know you truly, truly missed out. I've...Read More »
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2 of 22 | Posted by: Noell - Garwood, NJ
“You had a gift of art and music you loved playing Guitar with your dad and made him proud your love for art made your mother happy your gifted mind...Read More »
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3 of 22 | Posted by: William M Hughes - Piscataway, NJ
“I can't believe you're really gone. You were one of my oldest, best, and closest friends. You knew me better than most, and there was a true...Read More »
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4 of 22 | Posted by: Meryl - Los Angeles, CA
“Dear Jim & Melanie, We are so very sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved son. He sounds like he was a great person and so creative like you...Read More »
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5 of 22 | Posted by: Nick & Joyce Charmello - NJ
“jim, you were a special human. you were a real friend to me and to meryl and you understood us in a way that few ever have. i wish you had more time...Read More »
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6 of 22 | Posted by: Elise - Brooklyn, NY
“Jim, your passing brings me a deep sadness, but when I think of you in the coming years I will try to smile and celebrate your life. We have been...Read More »
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7 of 22 | Posted by: Kristin Stanley 
- Cranford, NJ
“Such a bright spirit. Ae shared a love of Guitar as well as a birthday. I had the pleasure of witnessing Jimmy playin my old guitar with...Read More »
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8 of 22 | Posted by: Daniel - Union, NJ
“Dearest Jimmy, My life will never be the same knowing you are no longer here. But, I will always feel your presence. You were a brilliant and...Read More »
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9 of 22 | Posted by: Laura Hughes - Union, NJ
“I was fortunate to be among those who met and have known Jim for the last few years. Our conversations were so great whether politics, computer,...Read More »
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10 of 22 | Posted by: - Cranford, NJ
“When I first met Jim in high school, other girls and I admired his beautiful facial structure, perfect hair and his blue eyes. When I got to know Jim...Read More »
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11 of 22 | Posted by: Mandy Friend - Cranford, NJ
“I am so sad to hear of Jim’s passing. My husband and I were blessed to have met him through our daughter, Chelsea (aka Mox). I will remember...Read More »
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12 of 22 | Posted by: Diane Moxley - Garwood, NJ
“Dear Jimmy, May you rest in peace. Uncle Mike
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13 of 22 | Posted by: MIke Graff - Robbinsville, NJ
“I'm truly sorry for your loss of your son. My thought sand prayers will be with you and your family. Always remember the fond memories, these will...Read More »
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14 of 22 | Posted by: Dan Weinman - TX
“I am so sorry to hear of your son, Jim's, passing. I can't even imagine what you must be feeling. You are lucky to have so many family and friends...Read More »
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15 of 22 | Posted by: Mary Ann Kennedy - Ft. Lauderdale, FL
“Dear Melanie and Jim, Words can not express the empathy we all feel for you in your hour of sorrow. As parents we know that this is not suppose to...Read More »
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16 of 22 | Posted by: Joseph DuPont - Townada, PA
“To the Graff Family : Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your son. Claudette Ginsberg
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17 of 22 | Posted by: Claudette DuPont Ginberg - PA
“Ann Marie and I send our dearest sympathy for your loss. Having gone through the sam event 1.5 years ago when Steve passed, We know and share how...Read More »
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18 of 22 | Posted by: Charlie M Cacioppo - Tampa, FL
“Dear Jim,
The friendship that we had was unique. The circumstances which reunited us were incredibly special and what could have ended in disaster...Read More »
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19 of 22 | Posted by: Emilie Alpert - Linden, NJ
“My darling son, I will miss you forever. We would talk for hours about all of the mysteries of life. You were my best friend and dearly beloved...Read More »
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20 of 22 | Posted by: Mom - Cranford, NJ
“Words cannot express feelings about the death of your son, James. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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21 of 22 | Posted by: MaryBeth Joswick Sarisky - NJ
“My beautiful blue eyed boy. He brought to us his joy and love and never ending desire to learn all things. Have a great journey my son
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22 of 22 | Posted by: James Graff. father - cranford, NJ
James A. Graff, 28 passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital @ Rahway. Jim was a graduate of Cranford High School and attended the Art Institute of Boston @ Leslie University. Jim was a talented artist and cartoonist. He created original illustrations for books and wrote lyrics for songs. He was in his way a renaissance man. He read physics texts for fun and studied everything from the universe and it's mysteries to ancient and modern religions. He will be missed by those who knew him well and appreciated his many faceted personality. James is survived by his mother, Melanie, his father, James and his brother Sean. A service will be held in his memory at 10:30 am on Saturday, January 26, 2013 at the First Presbyterian Church of Cranford.
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I want to thank all who helped, attended, and presided over my son Jimmy's memorial service today. It was poignant, sincere, and beautiful. Melanie and were deeply moved by the outpouring of love.
Posted by: Jim Graff. father - NJ Jan 26, 2013
James, You will be dearly missed while you "venture the cosmos." Anyone who didn't get the chance to know you truly, truly missed out. I've never met anyone as brilliant as you and Sean. I know we didn't spend a lot of time together but I really do miss you. If only Sean and I had a TARDIS. I will always stay true to you and your family. I'll always do my best to keep Sean as happy and safe as I can while he keeps me out of trouble ^,^ I wish you all the best. -With love, Noell
Posted by: Noell - Garwood, NJ Jan 26, 2013
You had a gift of art and music you loved playing Guitar with your dad and made him proud your love for art made your mother happy your gifted mind made you very good at both that made me happy, We will all miss you our thoughts will be with you always, I hope you can find more happiness in heaven. Love Uncle Bill
Posted by: William M Hughes - Piscataway, NJ Jan 26, 2013
I can't believe you're really gone. You were one of my oldest, best, and closest friends. You knew me better than most, and there was a true friendship and understanding between us that I've come to learn is something genuinely rare and special to be treasured. You've been one of my biggest supporters over the years, and someone I could talk to about anything. You knew I always, always wanted to see you succeed and find happiness... it's unspeakably tragic that things ended this way for you. You will definitely be missed, and always loved. Rest in peace, Jim.
Posted by: Meryl - Los Angeles, CA Jan 26, 2013
Dear Jim & Melanie, We are so very sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved son. He sounds like he was a great person and so creative like you Jim. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sincerely Nick & Joyce
Posted by: Nick & Joyce Charmello - South Amboy, NJ Jan 25, 2013
jim, you were a special human. you were a real friend to me and to meryl and you understood us in a way that few ever have. i wish you had more time on earth to fulfill your potential. you had a lot of talent and brilliance. i know it's too late, but i've been wanting to invite you to come hang out with me in brooklyn soon. i hadn't seen you in a while and it's terrible to think
jim, you were a special human. you were a real friend to me and to meryl and you understood us in a way that few ever have. i wish you had more time on earth to fulfill your potential. you had a lot of talent and brilliance. i know it's too late, but i've been wanting to invite you to come hang out with me in brooklyn soon. i hadn't seen you in a while and it's terrible to think that now i never will. i'm playing a show tonight. i wish you could be there. we'll be dedicating the performance to you. rest in peace.
Posted by: Elise - Brooklyn, NY Jan 25, 2013
Jim, your passing brings me a deep sadness, but when I think of you in the coming years I will try to smile and celebrate your life. We have been through a lot over the years but you always held a special place in my heart. I always prayed for your well-being and only wanted the best for you, even if you didn't always know it. You were one of the most intelligent, well-rounded people I've ever had the pleasure
Jim, your passing brings me a deep sadness, but when I think of you in the coming years I will try to smile and celebrate your life. We have been through a lot over the years but you always held a special place in my heart. I always prayed for your well-being and only wanted the best for you, even if you didn't always know it. You were one of the most intelligent, well-rounded people I've ever had the pleasure to know. My prayers are with all of your family and friends in this difficult time. We have gained a guardian angel and I know that you are finally at peace.
- Cranford, NJ Jan 25, 2013
Such a bright spirit. Ae shared a love of Guitar as well as a birthday. I had the pleasure of witnessing Jimmy playin my old guitar with his Dad just days ago. Another cherished memory like so many that will live on within all those who knew Jimmy. He will be missed . . .
Posted by: Daniel - Union, NJ Jan 25, 2013
Dearest Jimmy, My life will never be the same knowing you are no longer here. But, I will always feel your presence. You were a brilliant and talented artist, musician and song writer your legacy will live on through your art. I truly believe you have entered into a new life, in the spiritual realm, we know as heaven. My memories of you give me strength. I know you are at peace now. I will miss you Jimmy my dear nephew. I will love you forever, You’re Aunt Laura
Posted by: Laura Hughes - Union, NJ Jan 25, 2013
I was fortunate to be among those who met and have known Jim for the last few years. Our conversations were so great whether politics, computer, music, whatever. He was a brilliant intellectual whose rarity is far and few. I had such a good time with Jim playing the guitar recently and was amazed at his prowess. It tickled me when he and I discussed us both wearing our man hats; I know I surprised him. My words alone cannot
I was fortunate to be among those who met and have known Jim for the last few years. Our conversations were so great whether politics, computer, music, whatever. He was a brilliant intellectual whose rarity is far and few. I had such a good time with Jim playing the guitar recently and was amazed at his prowess. It tickled me when he and I discussed us both wearing our man hats; I know I surprised him. My words alone cannot express enough to you, Melonie, Jim and Sean, on your profound loss. The angels are always close to those who are grieving and whisper to you all your beloved son and brother is safe in the Arms of Our Lord. Know that I deeply share your sorrow and am thinking and praying for you all. So gifted, so artistic, so intellegent and so nice; just too soon. It is our loss indeed. I shall always remember Jim. Blessings to all.
Posted by: - Cranford, NJ Jan 25, 2013
