We will be holding a Celebration of Life for James across two weekends in three locations. We invite you to join us in the appropriate location, as follows. If you’re unable to attend the recommended celebration, you’re welcome to attend where it’s most convenient for you. Casual attire is appropriate for all three venues, and beach wear is welcome in LA at Hermosa Beach.
- For Catherine’s family and those who knew James and Catherine during their years together in Nashville, we invite you to join us at Streetcar Taps and Garden (4916 Charlotte Pike, Nashville) on Saturday, August 17, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Light food will be provided. For planning purposes, please RSVP to Sydney Bever Kiser (sbever@tntech.edu).
- For James’s work colleagues, friends and family on the west coast, we invite you to join us at Hermosa Beach, CA (near the 16th Street lifeguard station) on Saturday, August 17, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm (local time). For planning purposes, please RSVP to Nick Facciolo (NJfacciolo@gmail.com).
- For James’s family and friends on the east coast, we invite you to join us at The Barn (25 Jordan Rd, South Dartmouth, MA), one of James and Catherine’s favorite places to be with family and to be at peace, on Saturday, August 24, from 2:00 to 6:00 pm (drop in whenever you’re able to). Light food and beverages will be provided. For planning purposes, please RSVP to Grace Sullivan (gsulli02@gmail.com).
At each of these celebrations, you’ll be given an opportunity to share a few happy thoughts and memories of James if you choose to do so. Please mourn for James, in the manner of your choosing, before coming to a celebration. Please bring your joy of James to the celebration, as James has always brought us joy ❤️.