Passed away suddenly on Saturday November 3, 2012, at the age of 58. Predeceased by his father Henry of Hungary and by his mother Anna from Czechoslovakia. Survived by his sister Katherine Masaro (Robert) and by his nephews Andrew and Paul of Ottawa. Jim was born in Hamilton and will be sadly missed by his relatives in Canada, Germany and Hungary. He will also be missed by his friends and by his fellow workers at Marineland in Niagara Falls. Cremation has taken place. Family and friends will be received at the MARLATT FUNERAL HOME, 615 Main Street East, Hamilton (east of Sanford Avenue) on Wednesday November 14, 2012, visitation from 12 p.m. until the time of Service at 2 p.m. in the Marlatt Memorial Chapel. Donations to the Hamilton SPCA would be appreciated.On-line tributes may be made at www.marlattfhhamilton.com.