He was my husband. A beautiful person. A kind devoted special soul. May his beautiful soul rest in peace. I love you buddy and I am grateful for all the years we spent together and all the cool things we taught eachother. You will always be with me in my heart. Love Debbie

We knew Jim from our days at La Salle and his fabulous Halloween parties. He was a talented performer and great friend. We will miss him.

I am so happy that you and Cathy stopped to visit with us at International during one of your adventures!  It was so nice to meet you both in person after years of working together!  We just heard the news today and have spent the day remembering all of the times you rushed us off of the phone, yelled at us, hung up on us, called us back to apologize....whatever you were doing always worked...you always took great care of us.  The world will not be the same without you!  xoxo    

WELL THE GOOD LORD TOOK A GOOD HEARTED AMN AND A WONDERFUL SOUL IN HEAVEN. I  HAD BEEN SHOCKED AND SADENED TO HEAR OF JIM'S PASSING .  HE WAS THE FIRST PERSON TO GET ME STARTED IN THE ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS AND WHO I OWED MY RESPECT TO AND  GRATITUDE TO.  HE WAS A LEADER BY EXAMPLE AND FUNNY BUT MAKE NO MISTAKE ABOUT IT HE HAD HIS FIESTY WAY AND COULD BE  EXTREMLY TOUGH AT TIMES BUT IT WAS NOT THAT BIG OF A DEAL TO ME  " JERSEY STEVE " AS JIM ALWAYS CALLED ME !!!  HE WAS KIND AND A GOOD SINGER AND EXTREMLY TALENTED PERFORMER.  HE HARDLY SLEPT DUE TO HIS WORK  PERFORMANCE HE WAS AT THE STORE MORNING NOON AND NIGHT JIM LIVED FOR THIS BUSINESS THAT HE LOVED SO MUCH. HIS WORK ETHIC WAS SUPERIOR AS WAS HIS TALENT. JIM THANKYOU FOR ALL YOU HAVE DONE FOR ME AND FOR ALL THE WONDERFUL LAUGHING TIMES  WE HAD AND THE BAD TIMES AS WELL IT ONLY MADE OUR BOND STRONGER. TILL WE MEET AGAIN  SLEEP WELL MY FRIEND AND NAMASTE AS YOU WOULD SAY JIMBO..  STEVEN MONETTI   AKA " LUCKY THE FANOUS CLOWN MAGICIAN" . 

I just heard the news today about Jims passing.. Although we never met in person I always considered Jim a friend and loved sharing stories about our businesses. Praying for your family and friends. RIP

Jim just had a way of making life more special. 

He will be sorely missed and his untimely and sudden passing breaks my heart. I hope those who love and loved him find comfort in picturing his great big smile, his great laughs and his quick-step dance jigs. He knew how delicate life is and how it can unfold.

A man of great morale, upbeat attitude, cheer and grace. He will be remembered by many with the fondest of times and memories.

Always on the run, Jim was always going to and from something whether for work or adventuring with Cathy. Our neighborhood will be missing a bright star and he is in God's hands now.

Shine on, Jim. We will see you in the beauty of the stars at night!

Wishing you our sincerest condolences in this difficult time, to Cathy most specifically and also other friends and family of Jim. 

With apologies upfront in regards to not being able to attend, I share my deepest condolences to Cathy and all the friends and family of James Rothwell. I will be performing shows on Sunday, and remembering how Jim "showed me the ropes" in this business and helped to get me started. Sending love, kind thoughts and healing- Kevin / Okey Dokey Entertainment

With  David Niven handsomeness, Fred Astaire grace, and Saturday Night Live humor, Rocky was a triple threat. So creative and energetic. Red Bull ran through his veins before there was any such drink. An unforgettable human being who was loved by many. Count me among the many. RIP, Jimmy. 

OBITUARY

James P Rothwell

September 18, 1952 – May 11, 2023

Leber Funeral Home

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