It’s been 12 years dearest brother. I wish you were still here with us to share in  all of the good times.  You are missed by so many. Sending you all my love today.  🩷

Hey Jimi, all of us from the BTRC still spin stories of you and your super funny antics…I hope you are the first person I see when I cross over…You probably say something profound like “what up Grip” 
I love you brother 

What up  Jim-bob...Myself and some of the boys from the BTRC were sharing some of our favorite memories of you...Laughed our asses off!
Buffalo will never be the same for me without you...Especially to go share champagne brunch at Coles!
I look forward to seeing you on the other side. 

You sang all the words to Blondie's "Rapture" while playing pool!  Impressive!

Sorry for being repetitive...still in shock...remember when you found Emile’s “braids” on the floor at NW?  Cheryl’s “straws?”  I will remember you always❤️   

You were so funny....I will never forget you my friend.....Buffalo Jazz Workshop baby!!!!

I had a memory on facebook that Emile passed away 3 years ago today. Hope that you are enjoying a great jam session with him today. Love you & miss you every single day my brother XO

Think of you everyday my friend. Hope your watching down on us and having a good laugh from time to time. Miss you so!!!!

Happy 60th Birthday in heaven Jim . I blew you a kiss, I hope you got it ! Love and miss you every day ~ Sue  ( T.O)

Hello,my dear brother.Today I was sending one of your besties Billy a msg on facebook and right when I typed your name this little above picture of you popped up right out of the blue.Coincidence...I think not! Love & miss you too ~ Give Mom & Dad a kiss.
 T.O

There is something very comforting though very sad at the same time when I visit this site...I miss you Jimmy.

Jimmy I think of you often and know you hear me talk to you. I asked you to send me Butterflies if you heard me. The next day there was a camouflage butterfly I've never seen anything like it  maybe it was a moth but close enough! I know you are with us all and wanted all of your friends to know. God Bless you Jimmy love you (I thought I would be able to add the butterfly to show everyone sorry)
I

You were à very talkative and fun to be with guy.

Dearest BRO,
Today would have been your 58th birthday!All I can say is that I miss you so much...you were so loved...so funny ..and you are so missed by your family and your many friends.
SEE YOU WHENEVER,
KATH

Jim was a great guy at the BTRC..... Always smiling and had a good story

I am so happy that people check in here to say Hi to Jimmy and to share memories. He was one of the most "alive" people I have ever met. A day spent with Jimmy was always an hilarious, joy-filled adventure!

I am glad to see this guestbook is still around. It gives me some solace to know that I am not the only one that still thinks of Jimmy everyday. He is terribly missed by so very many. I hope you're in a better place, Jimmy. We miss you down here a lot, but worry not, as your spirit is still alive in many of us. Sending our best, from my dad and I.

Joey Popielarczyk Jr.

Jim, you took a part of each one of our hearts when you left us. We miss your smile, your laughter and your quirky sense of humor. We have leaned on each other for comfort and strength to help us through this difficult sixteen months. We pray that you are at peace and that we will all be together again someday. Your loving sisters, Karen, Kathleen, Mary Beth and Sue xoxoxoxo

Everyday when I water my hanging flower baskets I think of you Uncle Jimmy! You always took care of Nana's with love! Give her a hug for me! Love you, Terry

Yep. everyday i think of him, or something reminds me of him. Very missed.

Thinking of you Jimmy! We are all still missing your presence.

WELL JIM I'M FINALLY HOME FROM THE HOSPITAL!  10 MONTHS IS A LONG TIME. I THINK OF YOU EVERYDAY.  TEARS COMES STILL AND I LOST MY SMILE. CLIFF COMES OVER, SO DOES SAM, BUT IT HURTS WHEN THEY WANT TO TALK ABOUT YOU AND I MAKE THEM STOP. I'M JUST NOT THERE YET. I JUST RENEWED THIS GUEST BOOK FOR A YEAR AND I WILL LET YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS KNOW.  LOVE YA BEV

Jimmy,
I spoke to you last night asking you if anyone can punch a hole back into this world from the other side just to crack a joke and make someone laugh you could. I am listening, looking and waiting...Yours truly Grip

Jim you were always more of a big brother than an uncle to me. Steph and I are terribly saddened that we will no longer be able to share any of our special moments with you. We love you.

"Uncle", my dearest uncle. It has been one month since you left us, and I still can't believe it. How can you be gone? How can I never hear your laugh again? How can we have another holiday without you? You were such an important part of our family. Tonight Aaron mentioned again how you won't be here to teach him to swim and it just broke my heart. Adam and Aaron adored you. Uncle Jimmy, I love and miss you so much. You were one of a kind and will never ever be forgotten. Every time I turn I around I see or hear something that reminds me of you. I am so grateful for all the wonderful memories I have from 179. Those memories will keep you alive in my heart forever...xoxoxoxo Sheri

Jim, I have opened and closed this guest book over 50 times. How can you write with a broken heart? I need one more smile and one more laugh, anything that will help get me thru your loss. I need you to tell me everything is going to be ok.  I will have to wait until I see you again in heaven. Love BEVROCK  XXXOOO

Jim, I have opened and closed this guest book over 50 times. How can you write with a broken heart? I need just one more smile, one more joke, anything to help me get over your loss. I know I will not see you but I feel you in my heart telling me that It will be ok, just like you always did when I needed you. xxxooo BEVROCK

  I was 4 years old the day before you were born. Mom was having a birthday party for me, even though she was in early labor. She told me that I said, "Don't have the baby today~ this is MY birthday!!". Being the wonderful, obliging person she was, she had you the following day. Imagine how she felt to see that she finally had the son she always wanted after four girls! She adored you Jimmy, as you did her. 
   Life without you is never going to be the same. How can we have our "Pizza Parties" with Adam & Aaron without their Uncle Jimmy? Just the look on their faces when you came through the door was priceless. 
  My brother, even though my heart is broken, I know someday I will be with you in heaven. 
  Love forever, Mary Beth XOXOXO

Although I left Buffalo before the age of two, I've always considered it home.  I could never imagine that I would get the call to come "home" to say goodbye to my one and only "Uncle Jimmy". Jimmy could always bring a smile to my face and was one of the funniest, animmated  and best story teller that I've ever known. I loved to watch him tell stories of different things that would happen at work or when he was out on the town. He was a son who was adored by his mother and in her eyes could do no wrong.  I don't know of another man who would do things for his mother as Jimmy did for his, so thank you Jim my for always taking care of our "Nana". I take great comfort in knowing Jimmy is back in Nana's loving arms.  Thank you to all of his friends for being there for him and especially for helping our family during this difficult time.  Jimmy, we will love and miss you always. Until we meet again. Love, Terry, Gerry, Jason, Marissa and Samantha

Uncle Jim, you knew exactly how to put a smile on my face every time i saw you, you brightened the room just walking in. Sixteen years was not a long enough time for your to be in my life, but you will always be in my heart Love you always

I've known Jim for over 45 years. I met Jim through his cousin Tim, who used to work at Max's Mobile gas station. I got talking to him about Swimming, Tennis, Bicycles, & different techniques of riding in the city traffic. Then he found out that I managed many different bike shops. Afterwards I became his bike mechanic for life (he would introduce me to other people as that). I got him into not just having one bike to depend on but several (In case he had to go to work & realized that he had a flat. Then he could quick grab another one, depending on which one had the flat (Summer, Winter, City, etc. bikes), & still not be late for work.) 
Over the years, I got to meet many of his friends & family who were all interesting & fun to talk to. Jim was a good person in all ways. Though he never married, he was an excellent family man. Going in bus rides to games with his dad, taking lunch to his mom, & visiting her on a regular bases. Many times we went out to lunch & he would tease me on the way that I spoke on the phone. It was OK, because he knew & accepted people as, “Jim is Jim & Jeff is Jeff”. I remember one time when Sony R. Jim & I went out for a bike ride on the Canadian side from the Peace Bridge up to NF. Back then, we cursed at an average of 15 mph, peddled around (up Clifton Hill, the Flower Clock, & kept on going to Niagara on the Lake), & back home. This was why it was such a shock to hear of Jim's death, because he was so physical in the aerobic way. I'm just so glad that the last time I did see him was to drive him out to visit or friend Bev, & talk about all the funny things we use to do with other friends & all the good times that were had. He's now in my prayers, along with his mom & dad, my parents, family, & friends that we've know in our past life. God bless you, Jim!
- Jeff Kramer (his friend & bike mechanic)

Jim, it was great knowing you...funny. smart..and not bad on the court, will miss knowing your not here with us.

Uncle Jimmy - visiting Buffalo will NEVER be the same.  Always knew there would be a smile, joke and a tight hug waiting for us from you at every event, no matter the occasion!!!  Will miss you beyond words!!  All the Carim's love you so much!!  Love you forever - Tracy, Barry, Sydney, Lexi & Zoey

The day you left us was undoubtedly the worst day of my life.I won't try and eulogize you Jim because everyone that knew you knew the kind of person you were.I am trying to find solace in all of the wonderful memories.....catching snakes,building forts and shooting bow and arrows together( I think that sometimes I tried to be the brother you didn't have).I remember our silly little game of trying to see who could make the other one laugh first,you won that one hands down.All the countless swim meets from the YMCA to Riverside Hs and on to Buff. State,you were my star. The concerts we went to from Alice Cooper to Zeppelin,you always loved your music.Weekends were always a good time when you stayed over whether it was hanging out with friends or playing with my boy's.I'll never foget our last trip together to see Mom  when she was staying with Karen & Bill in Connecticut,how many other brothers would hand feed their sister strawberries dipped in whip cream while she was driving...only you Jim.                                      "Death leaves a heartache no one can heal,love leaves a memory no one can steal"                                                 Forever in my heart, T.O

Still can't believe you have left us.  Mom loved you so very much...thank God she went before you. Forever in my heart my baby brother.

 Jim, we were suppose to grow old together and you were to keep me laughing.  You promised to visit us in Florida, but you never made it.
  We will always remember the handsome little "ring bearer"in our wedding and the little boy who loved to visit us as we moved around the Northeast!!
                  Love, Karen & Willy

Adam and Aaron love their Uncle Jim so very much and will never forget him.

jimmy, i've known you since 1972 and it has been quite the pleasure. We have had many a laugh together, you touched so many. I'm sure you are making all the boys laugh up there. I think about what the heck northwest is going to do without you, especially the seniors, they loved you so much, and I know what kind of a jokester you are so I know you'll still be playing your litte tricks on them.  love and miss you               nicki lagattuta

Dear S. Kathleen and Family, My mother just told me the sad news of your brother.  My mother enjoyed Jim's visit to her house with you.  We are so sorry for your loss.

To The Simpson Family,
 Our Deepest Sympathy, Jim was a great guy at the Senior Center. will be missed greatly.  
  our Lord Comfort you all in your time of sorrow.
             God's Blessings, 
            Friends from the center,
             Marie & Hattie Crawford

I never knew you James but we are blood. Our grandmothers were sisters. Mary Thorpe Apgar and Mytrel Thorpe Simpson. Your dear sister Kathleen passed your information on. I know I missed a grand person and a second cousin. Until we met God bless you. Barbara Novak Kutzer (Brentwood, CA)

I just found out! Tammy THANK YOU! for letting me know.  Karen, Kathy, Marybeth, and Susie...It seems like yesterday we were going to Church on Sundays, and Bagel breakfast (toast and Jelly for me lol)  
I remember the ring from you Jimmy...my first love, at 5.  The fort we built, going for the Free ice cream cones behind mom-mom and pop-pops house.. Playing in Carr's Football Field...talking through the bedroom windows.  
I remember Saturday's at the YMCA and your Swim meets, O How you could swim.  
We lost touch then met up again when I was 12 we went to the show...The 10 Commandments....LOL..We .went our separate ways and there we were in High School together.  It seemed we would always drift away BUT always meet up  again!
You and your family have a very Special Place in my Heart .  I will always Love you!! and miss you.  You are always in my thoughts and Prayers.

So very sorry to hear about "32"s passing..what a shock....May you find comfort in the memories you hold dear to your heart's...God bless you Jim....The Knezevich Family..My Brother Rich sends his heartfelt sympathy...

A Reminiscence

YES, thou art gone! and never more
Thy sunny smile shall gladden me;
But I may pass the old church door,
And pace the floor that covers thee.

May stand upon the cold, damp stone,
And think that, frozen, lies below
The lightest heart that I have known,
The kindest I shall ever know.

Yet, though I cannot see thee more,
'Tis still a comfort to have seen;
And though thy transient life is o'er,
'Tis sweet to think that thou hast been;

To think a soul so near divine,
Within a form so angel fair,
United to a heart like thine,
Has gladdened once our humble sphere.

By Anne Bronte
<a target="_blank" href="http://poetryfoundation.org/index.html">The Poetry Foundation</a>

You were such a great guy to be with. You're death really is taking it's toll on me. You were a lot of fun to hang with. There were so many you touched  I really will miss you so much. We had lots of great memories that I will never forget. I will never forget you; Jimmy.

"time has a funny way of stealing memories" Not in your case Jim, you are so loved by so many and time will never steal our memories and when I say our I mean all you touched...Peace my friend, Carol McKirby

I have to say when I learned of Jimmy's passing my heart just broke again I just lost my father and the lost of John(Mud Bone) is still taking its toll on us this just added to the deep loss's I didn't even know how to break this one to Matt! I can never Thanked you enough to be there with John when he passed and then you were kind enough to have him over on Sundays to watch the Bills games,took him to the movies,or just hung out together so there was a place that anyone of johns friends could just stop bye to see Matt he was a great sub as a father and a great friend he always had Matt's  back when he needed someone to talk to and make him laugh when Matt needed to have someone to talk to the only thing that brings me piece is Mud Bone will be waiting for you at those pearly gates!!!!  RIP Matt and I will love you and miss you forever!!!

Jim you were the nucelus of so many freindships. Well, we won't need to find another cause we'll be busy with a lifetime of great memories.     "Tanks Buddy"    AKA CHAD  Thad & Joan

we were so shocked when we heard of jimmy passing. he was a great person, always an outgoing person. you will be missed very much. r.i.p. jim

RIP Uncle Jim. You're the only guy I know that thought Beavis and Butthead was still funny 10 yrs after the show ended. I love you and I'll miss you. 
Love Always, 
Your nephew Terrell

Rest in Peace my friend, God bless, you will live in our hearts for ever,Playing music for the Lord

Had some great times with Jim @ Pedens in our younger years he was someone who u always wanted to be around and have some great times were always had.Thanks Jim u will be missed. My heart felt sympathy goes out to all.
RIP and God be with u Jim.

Jimmy, who is going to ride your bike now?  I was so shocked to learn of your way too early passing.  I will always remember our fun times @ Riverside.  God always calls home the good ones early, he must of needed some humor in heaven....well he's got it now that's for sure.

Jimmy, you were the life of the party, funny, kind, easy going, great sense of humor, one of a kind type guy.  You will be missed my dear, it was an honor and a pleasure knowing you, and watching you grow up. When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure, and you are a treasure. Love you...

"32", We all just lost someone special. You were a great friend and will be missed alot. Thanks for all the years of friendship. We will all meet again. Say hi to my bro. I know you two will be rocking up there.

Dear Jimmie, we will miss your smile and
humor at Northwest Senior Center. You were a hilight of the day.
Our prayers for your family. Rich & Diana
LaBarba and Jane Jackson, Buffalo, NY

RIP Jim. You will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are going out to your family.

Karen, Mary Beth, Kathy and Susie -- my heartfelt sympathy on Jim's passing == so sudden and way too soon.  He had a great wit and a lot of charm, typical of the Simpsons.  He will be missed.  He's with your mother and father now.  I hope this thought brings comfort.  My best to you all.

Jim (well, Jimmy to me since he was my cousin and my brother Tim's best friend since high school days at Riverside) was such a kind, gentle person. He always had something funny or friendly to say to me. I am so very saddened by his sudden death. My prayers will be said with the intention that God helps his sisters, nieces, nephews and my brother Tim work through their grief a little easier by remembering his essence. We'll miss you, Jimmy. Claire Maloney

Jimmy,you were a great friend. You will be deeply missed.

You will be always remembered dear Jimmy. Your smile, your sense of humor, your love of life...all are gifts that you have given to all of us lucky enough to have known you. Thank you for your friendship. I'll always remember music trivia and heated discussions with you and Tom. I'm sure the two of you have already caught up and are making many laughs in heaven.
Rest in peace my friend.

You will be missed. May you now join a "Band of Angels" when the saints go marching in. Thank you for being a friend. Love in CHRIST JESUS

Most days when I would come to work I would see you in the parking lot. You could have been at the farthest end of the lot and talking to someone, nevertheless you always waved to me or shouted out a comment about the day or the weather. We always knew who it was coming into our office because the door would swing wide open and you would be halfway across the room talking and joking with us before we even knew what was happening! You would get your work done, make us laugh and leave. We will miss you so much Jim. This Community Center has lost a very important person. Rest in peace Jim, rest in peace.

Jimmy you will be greatly missed at NWBCC, it will never be the same there without you!

Last week, I got a kiss hello and was told to get out on the dance floor! I never saw Jimmy without a smile and a kind word.... dancing Suzie will miss you pal! If there's a rock and roll heaven, Jimmy is there now!

Jimmy-
We will never forget your smile and friendship. Your love of music was infectious as was your smile.You will be missed.  Be in peace.

Jimmy, gonna miss seeing you this summer. I still think you died your hair, but that's our secret! Gonna miss your stories, and who do I have too contact the city of buffalo to get things done around here??  You knew everybody! God Bless you! P.S. now that your up above PLEASE do something with the Buffalo sports teams!!!

Jimmy, May God grant us the peace, understanding and acceptance of you leaving us so soon.  Your spirit is in NWBCC. We will surely miss your presence.  Rest in peace, your work on this earth is done!!!!  God bless your family and friends.  Good bye, Margie Woods

Everyone at NWBCC will miss you greatly, it will never be the same without you!

Forever we have been in each others lives…we have celebrated and grieved together for almost 65 years! May time help you girls and your families heal as I know you are broken now. Jimmy will be missed "The First Boy"!! Oh how I can remember that!  My love and prayers to you Karen, Kathy, Mary Beth, and Susie.

Jimbo...my "regular" at the BTRC, during the "good ol' days !  Always enjoyed your smile at the club...put in a good word for the rest of us....I know you will...Rest in Peace my man....your freind.... Joe I.

Jimmy the fish its Frankie the frog.If your there pick-up.Im sure gonna miss you.You were a good friend, a great brother,and a wonderful son.Rest in peace.Love Frank and Linda Keppel.

"32" You touched so many peoples life throughout your short life.  Always taking time to make others feel important.  We have so many good memories of you from Riverside High School swimming. You made us laugh with your stories, you were amazing with your knowledge of music, and your kind spirit always brightened each day.  You will be missed RIP "32" we love you and will miss you.  My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time.

jim, what can i say 40 years of friendship,you are our brother,uncle to my kids... the best i love you. to to jimmie

My heart is broken...you left us too soon. Give Mom & Dad a big hug & kiss for me. My birthday will never be the same without you to celebrate with. I will always love you Jimmy XOXOXO
     Your sister, Mary Beth

gonna miss you jimmy, you made a lot of people including myself laugh through-out the years. We disagreed on a lot of things, though it  the music where we found common ground. I'll miss Jim, you always had a good word for me, no matter what.  Rest in peace, my friend

Jimbo..you always had a smile..you will be missed...

Oh what to say. Jim, hands down you were the funniest man I ever met. The world will surely be alot less comical now that your gone. Your humor will be missed. Your the only person In the world that knows every lyric to every song. You treated your friends like your music, you could sing Thier whole life's story. I will never forget u. Rest in peace my freind.

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James D. Simpson

March 21, 1956 – March 6, 2012

Dengler, Roberts, Perna Funeral Home

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