James Krotky
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James Krotky

  • June 9, 1926 - October 28, 2011
  • Clermont, Florida
  • In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bahia Shrine Transportation Fund, 2300 Pembrook Avenue, Orlando, FL 32810.
  • Bahia Shrine Transportation Fund
    2300 Pembrook Ave
    Orlando, FL 32824
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“We lived across from Jim for 10 years, he was always outside working in his yard. He always had a smile and a friendly hello. Peggy and I enjoyed...Read More » ”
1 of 16 | Posted by: Kevin & Peggy Stirewalt - TX

“Jim will always have a special place in my heart and I will always appreciate the encouragement and friendship he gave me. My prayers are with his...Read More » ”
2 of 16 | Posted by: Patricia Maddox Gise - Lakeland, FL

“Sharing your Sorrow---- With a natural sense of caring and with kind and helpful ways, Your loved one touched so many lives and brightened many days...Read More » ”
3 of 16 | Posted by: Mike&Rose Todd - Saint Cloud, FL

“"I was kissed by Gus!!!!!!!!!" That's what every child screamed, after the camel brought by Jim and his fellow Shriners to our children's events,...Read More » ”
4 of 16 | Posted by: Joey & Leslie Eberline - Clermont, FL

“There was always something we really liked about "Big Jim." Maybe he was the original "Old Blue Eyes." They loved him at Azan, and he was a legend...Read More » ”
5 of 16 | Posted by: Al and Dottie Janoska - Orlando, FL

“Bob and I always enjoyed Jim's great smile and good friendship at Bahia Shrine and also in Clermont. He is going to be missed and I will think of...Read More » ”
6 of 16 | Posted by: Donna Kidder - Clermont, FL

“Will will miss you, James. Your labor is done here on earth. Well Done !!! Brother Clark ”
7 of 16 | Posted by: Jerry W. Clark, SR. - FL

“Earth has no sorry that Heaven cannot heal. May he rest in peace and may you all be comforted in the knowledge that he is now safe in the arms of...Read More » ”
8 of 16 | Posted by: Sylvia Paul - Orlando, FL

“I love you Papa and will always cherish my memories of you being such an important part of my life on this Earth. I'm glad beyond words that you are...Read More » ”
9 of 16 | Posted by: Brandon Hull - Orlando, FL

“May you know that your dad is at Peace in Heaven with our Lord. You are in my thoughts and prayers. ”
10 of 16 | Posted by: Sandra Schack - Orlando, FL

“God needed another special angel, May you rest in peace. Thank you for the special memories and friendship. ”
11 of 16 | Posted by: Sal, Cathy, & Elizabeth Pagliazzo - FL

“Sir Gus will miss you very much.We will miss you too. Carole ”
12 of 16 | Posted by: Tom and Carole Gott - Orlando, FL

“I will miss you so much grandpa! Your the BEST GRANDPA in the world!!!!!! ”
13 of 16 | Posted by: Eddie Goodman - San Antonio, TX

“God has a special angel ~ Love you Big Jim -Koko and Steve ”
14 of 16 | Posted by: Karen Kemp - Orlando, FL

“Pepa, i'm glad you're at rest and in peace now. Thank you for being the best grandfather you could ever be. I miss you and love you always. -Marina. ”
15 of 16 | Posted by: Marina - Clermont, FL

“You have been the most amazing Pepa anyone could have asked for. You have filled my life with great memories and I will never forget the smile on...Read More » ”
16 of 16 | Posted by: Andrea Krotky - Orlando, FL


  • Christmas 2010- Papa, Brandon & Mary Ann
  • Mary Ann & Dad
  • Dad & his best bud Jackson
  • Dad, Gerry & Mary Beth

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James "Jim" Krotky, 85 of Clermont, passed away on October 28, 2011. He was born June 9, 1926 in Willow Grove, OH to Frank and Josephine Krotky. Jim was a retired SMSgt. with the U.S. Air Force having honorably served his country for 28 years. He was also a dedicated member of the Bahia Shrine and the American Legion Post 1 in Paris, France. He is preceded in death by his son James L. Krotky, Jr. He is survived by his daughters Kathleen Goodman and Mary Ann Hull; grandchildren Elizabeth Powell, Edward L. Goodman, Brandon S. Hull, Andrea Krotky, Marina Krotky, and Samara Krotky; great-grandchildren Michael Powell, Dylan Goodman, and Carlee Goodman; and his sister Marcella Bibbee. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at 4PM at the Baldwin Fairchild Lake Ivanhoe Chapel in Orlando. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bahia Shrine Transportation Fund, 2300 Pembrook Avenue, Orlando, FL 32810.