Remember

Mr. James Cummins McClave

  • October 1, 1925 - November 30, 2011
  • Stuart, Florida
Share This Obituary
Send Flowers
flowers logo

Flowers are messengers of hope when it's needed most.


Memories & Candles

“Helen, We're sorry to hear about Jim. I only knew You and Jim at Mariner Sands. He used to buy Buicks from my Uncle Al Hart. Our thoughts are with...Read More » ”
1 of 9 | Posted by: Harriet and Larry Reynen - Stuart, FL

“Aunt Helen, Your family was so much my family, your boys were my boys. I had so much respect for both you and Uncle Jim. You were my mentor in...Read More » ”
2 of 9 | Posted by: Bernadette Shelley Costello - TX

“One of the finest individuals who ever walked the face of the earth. A real gentleman who took other people seriously. When he left Hackensack GC,...Read More » ”
3 of 9 | Posted by: Bob & Joan McKeracher - Friends

“Dear Helen and family: Our deepest regrets on your great loss. Since meeting Jim I looked to him as a friend and as a mentor. With love, Mariella...Read More » ”
4 of 9 | Posted by: Robert J Burke and Mariella M Burke - NJ

“Our fondest memories involve the many dinners we shared, the many dog antics we experienced, and oh, all those Honeybells you'd send! I will think of...Read More » ”
5 of 9 | Posted by: The Azzolino's - wyckoff, NJ

“I want to express my condolences to Jim's wife and family. We were fellow members at Hackensack Golf Club for more than twenty- five years. He was...Read More » ”
6 of 9 | Posted by: Bill Blanchard - Palm City, FL

“As a long time fellow member of Jim at Hack- ensack Golf Club I want to express my sympathy to Helen and family. ”
7 of 9 | Posted by: Bill Larsen - Stuart, FL - Friend

“Dear Helen: Reading Jim's obit brought back so many fond and precious memories of our close friendship with Joe & Elsie and the wonderful Cliffside...Read More » ”
8 of 9 | Posted by: HELEN & CONNIE VAGIONIS - FL

“On behalf of the staff of Forest Hills Funeral Homes Young and Prill Chapel and myself, I want to extend our deepest, heartfelt condolences on the...Read More » ”
9 of 9 | Posted by: Patti Thogersen - Stuart, FL


James "Jim" McClave, 86 died peacefully on November 30, 2011 at his home in Stuart, Florida.

Born son of Roscoe Parke and Margaret Cummins McClave, Jim was the youngest of seven children.
He was born in Cliffside Park, New Jersey and lived most of his life in Hillsdale, New Jersey before moving to Stuart.

He was a commissioned U.S. Naval officer in WWII and a graduate of Princeton University class of 1950. Before retiring he worked as a civil engineer and partner with Thomas G. Fox of McClave and McClave Civil Engineers in Cliffside Park, New Jersey. Jim also served as Chief Executive Officer of Hudson United Bank in Union City, New Jersey.

He was the longest active member of 63 years and three-time club champion at The Hackensack Golf Club in Oradell, New Jersey. Jim received an honorary lifetime membership award in 2007. He was also a member of Mariner Sands Country Club
in Stuart, Florida for 25 years.

Jim and his wife Helen were both avid amateur horticulturists and were recognized by the Bergen Record newspaper for their prized Day Lily gardens. Together they often shared their passion for Day Lily's with others through generous gifts of the unique flower.

He is survived by his wife Helen, son John, daughter-in-law Rosemarie and two grandchildren.

Memorial contributions in memory of Jim may be made to Treasure Coast Hospice of Stuart, 1201 S.E. Indian Street Stuart, Florida or Stuart House of Hope, 5763 S.E. Federal Highway Stuart, Florida.

Services: A private service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Forest Hills Young and Prill Chapel in Stuart.

A guest registry may be signed at www.youngandprill.com.