James Cory
On Saturday October 12th James “Jim” Cory passed away at home surrounded by friends and family. Jim was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in September of 1953. From Oklahoma the family moved to Texas, Connecticut, Michigan, Illinois, and finally settled in the Philadelphia suburbs, but his favorite place of all was Stamford Connecticut! Jim attended Penn State University from 1970 to 1974 and graduated with honors.
Jim was a combination of many talents and a possessor of many gifts. He was a voracious reader, and a brilliant story teller. He literally surrounded himself with books and artwork. He loved classical music, and of course poetry. He also loved Philadelphia, especially the way it used to be. Jim was extremely kind hearted. He smiled a lot. He laughed a lot. He loved progressive politics and was a true admirer of working people. His knowledge of American and Russian history was formidable. Jim almost always wore a sport coat when he left his house. It was a reflection of the respect he felt for the the people and the places he visited. His intelligence pervaded every sentence he spoke and every opinion he formulated. His warmth and his smile were effervescent. He was very handsome. He was also modest. He was a true gentleman. Throughout his last challenging years he was kind and generous and positive in nature despite significant and mounting challenges. He experienced too much pain; but for which he left us too soon. I miss him, especially now.
Jim was a well cultured man, very passionate about his beliefs. Enigmatic in many ways, he truly stimulated the brain cells in all who knew him. Philly lost a bright star. Richard Jordan San Diego, CA
Creative, imaginative, curious, studious, and sensitive to the needs and feelings of others, mentor to many. Even in the throes of his life ending experience – he smiled. His many contributions to those he served and those who read his words are history. If you knew him and search for his monument. Check your heart his imprint may be there. Dave Yoho, Friend, Co-Author , Mourner
Jim's intellect was exceptional and his sensitivity was superb. These traits enhanced his creativity which defined him best. A good and caring person, he will remain in our hearts and minds and will be greatly missed! Safe travels Jim.☔🙏
Jim and I were friends for a few decades. He was one of the few, if not the only guy, I felt comfortable sharing early drafts of my writing with. His comments were always accurate and considered. We had tentative plans for checking out museums here; you know, things locals never get around to. The
Jim and I were friends for a few decades. He was one of the few, if not the only guy, I felt comfortable sharing early drafts of my writing with. His comments were always accurate and considered. We had tentative plans for checking out museums here; you know, things locals never get around to. The
Jim’s intellect was exceptional and his sensitivity was superb. These traits enhanced his creativity which defined him best. A good and caring person, he will remain in our hearts and minds and will be greatly missed! Safe travels Jim.☔🙏
Creative, imaginative, curious, studious, and sensitive to the needs and feelings of others, mentor to many.
Even in the throes of his life ending experience – he smiled.
His many contributions to those he served and those who read his words are history. If you knew him and search for his monument. Check your heart his imprint may be there.
Dave Yoho, Friend, Co-Author , Mourner
Jim was a well cultured man, very passionate about his beliefs. Enigmatic in many ways, he truly stimulated the brain cells in all who knew him. Philly lost a bright star.
Richard Jordan
San Diego, CA
Jim was a combination of many talents and a possessor of many gifts. He was a voracious reader, and a brilliant story teller. He literally surrounded himself with books and artwork. He loved classical music, and of course poetry. He also loved Philadelphia, especially the way it used to be.
Jim was extremely kind hearted. He smiled a lot. He laughed a lot. He loved progressive politics and was a true admirer of working people. His knowledge of American and Russian history was formidable.
Jim almost always wore a sport coat when he left his house. It was a reflection of the respect he felt for the the people and the places he visited. His intelligence pervaded every sentence he spoke and every opinion he formulated. His warmth and his smile were effervescent. He was very handsome. He was also modest. He was a true gentleman.
Throughout his last challenging years he was kind and generous and positive in nature despite significant and mounting challenges. He experienced too much pain; but for which he left us too soon. I miss him, especially now.