James Robert Schaeffer, 88, from Penfield, NY peacefully went back to our Lord on Friday July 8, 2022 surrounded by family. Jim was born at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, NY and grew up in Irondequoit in the St. Thomas the Apostle parish and school, graduating from Aquinas Institute ‘51. Jim graduated with a BS from the University of Notre Dame ‘55 and a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Pennsylvania. Jim worked as an organic chemist for Eastman Kodak and retired from Johnson and Johnson after an exciting career with many patents and new discoveries.
He was married to Nancy, the love of his life for almost 55 years. Jim is predeceased by Howard (father), Edna (mother) and Robert (brother). He is survived by his wife Nancy, four children, Chris (Heather), Paul (Stephanie), Susan Hale (Brett) and Dan (Sarah). He is also survived by his eleven grandchildren: Meghan, Matt, Nick, Annika, Sophia, Morgan, Tess, Cole, Annie, Samantha and Rhys.
Jim loved to read and learn new things. He enjoyed spending his retirement in Florida. He loved visiting new places and vacationing in the Adirondacks.
Calling Hours will be held at the Keenan Funeral home 7501 Pittsford Palmyra Rd. on Tuesday July 12, 2022, 6-8 PM with Funeral Mass at St. Joseph’s Church, 43 Gebhardt Rd on July 13, 2022 at 11:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to The Michael J. Fox Foundation or a charity of your choice.
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4 responses to “Schaeffer, James Robert”
I have so many fond memories of Jim. He was often sharing historical tidbits with me when I would visit-little known facts. He always enjoyed playing the host role when I visited Nancy and Jim in Fl. He loved riding his bike while Nancy and I spent time on the golf course. Then he would meet us for dinner at the club.. And… he always enjoyed it when I brought him a piece of homemade apple pie! I will miss his smile and gentle personality. Rest In Peace, Jim.
On behalf of myself, my family and the Knights of Columbus Council 11488 in Orlando, Florida, please accept our condolences and prayers for a life well lived. Mr Schaeffer, well done Sir, Well done. Fair Winds and Following Seas…
Jim was a sweet, kind man, and my family and I were lucky to have known him. His thoughtful and bright demeanor always came with a kind word, and a genuine interest in continued learning and sharing his wealth of knowledge with others. Jim was as humble and down-to-earth as anyone I have ever known which is remarkable given his advanced intellect. His gentle spirit will be greatly missed.
God Bless our 1951 Aquinas Brother