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James Pokorski Obituary

James J. Pokorski May 11, 1951 - Jan. 19, 2013 Resident of Walnut Creek Jim passed away peacefully at home in Walnut Creek on January 19th as a result of heart disease. Jim was born in Lynwood California to Joseph and Patricia Pokorski. He was a graduate of St Rose of Lima school, Maywood, Pius X High School, in Downey and Loyola Marymount University, and was a member of Phi Kappa Theta fraternity. Jim moved to Walnut Creek in 1989 and was a member of St John Vianney parish. He loved outdoor activities with friends, most recently with his Dragon Boat team. He was preceded in death by his father Joe and is survived by his mother Pat, brother Tom and sisters Nancy, Kathleen and Julie. He will be greatly missed and forever loved by his family and all his many friends. Memorial services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Sierra club.

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Published by Contra Costa Times on Feb. 5, 2013.

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Kathleen

December 2, 2022

Kathleen

November 30, 2022

Kathleen

November 30, 2022

Kathleen

November 30, 2022

Saying Good-Bye as we put your Ashes in the Niche
Much Love From The Three of Us

Kathleen

November 28, 2022

San Clemente Memorial Garden
Overlooking the Ocean
We Miss You Dearly Jamie and Mom

Steven June

July 11, 2021

Travel Picture from Europe while studying in Switzerland

Julie Price

January 30, 2021

Miss you Jamie!!!!

December 9, 2019

December 9, 2019

Our Three Angels In Heaven

March 18, 2019

Kathleen Pokorski

March 18, 2019

Still Missing You So Much Jamie. You had the biggest, most Loving, Kindest Heart Ever. The Best Big Brother To Look Up to. God took the Best from Our Family - You, MOM and Dad. The Family just isn't the same without the Three of you here with us. I hold near and dear to my heart THE MEMORIES AND THE PICTURES of Our Family Time Together. Sending All My Love to you Three - XoXo Korky

Coolest Brother Ever

March 18, 2019

Julie Price

February 1, 2019

Miss you so much brother!! I wish you were here to give me some words of wisdom. Prayers for your family please. Hug Mom and Dad for me, and know that you are loved and missed!

Nicole Pokorski

December 14, 2015

We all miss you Uncle Jim! Always in our hearts. Love you!

Pillows Made From Jim's 2 Favorite Shirts

Kathleen Pokorski

March 22, 2014

Enjoying volleyball with his fraternity brothers

Steve Randtke

January 15, 2014

I am also one of Jim's fraternity brothers. We were in the same pledge class and shared a campus apartment in the summer of 1972 or 1973. What a terrific guy! He was always at ease with himself and others, ready to visit over a drink or a meal, and eager to join in whatever activity his friends were up for. He greatly enjoyed life, and I don't recall ever seeing him without a smile on his face. Rest in peace Jim! I am very much looking forward to seeing you again at that banquet He is preparing for us.

Jim w/KP Mentors

Warren McClure

August 14, 2013

You are Forever In Our Hearts Jim

May 8, 2013

Candles and Holy Cards at Family Memorial Service

May 8, 2013

Book Family Made Up of Everyones Kind Words of Condolence

May 8, 2013

Rest In Peace Jim

May 8, 2013

Memorial Service at his Sisters House In Long Beach

May 8, 2013

Pokorski Family

May 8, 2013

Dragon Boat Race Time

Kathleen Pokorski

May 4, 2013

Loved River Rafting and planned many trips with friends doing this

Kathleen Pokorski

May 4, 2013

Ski Time Fun with Friends

Kathleen Pokorski

May 4, 2013

Fraternity River Trip Outing his sister Korky joined in on this fun trip

Kathleen Pokorski

May 4, 2013

The Picture we all Love of Jim - river time with the family

Kathleen Pokorski

May 4, 2013

Jim was always a guy up for anything even as a baby

Kathleen Pokorski

May 4, 2013

Always a Happy guy even as a baby

Kathleen Pokorski

May 4, 2013

Jim with his Nephew Michael

Kathleen Pokorski

May 4, 2013

Jim with his sister Nancy

Kathleen Pokorski

May 4, 2013

Jim with his Sister In Law Liz on a Family Trip To Wild Animal Park

Kathleen Pokorski

May 4, 2013

Jim at his fraternity brothers daughters wedding

May 4, 2013

Jim at Work as usual

May 4, 2013

Summer Time Family Group Shot

May 4, 2013

Family Goofing around

May 4, 2013

Jim with his Niece Shannon and her husband Mario

May 4, 2013

Jim with his nieces on a Family River Trip

May 4, 2013

Jim helping his nieces and nephew carve pumpkins

May 4, 2013

Jim goofing around with his sister Nancy and Cousin Steve

May 4, 2013

We Donated His Jetta to The Oakland Zoo Foundation

May 3, 2013

Surfing Days

Korky Pokorski

May 3, 2013

Greyhound Days

Korky Pokorski

May 3, 2013

Jim relaxing with his beer in hand

Korky Pokorski

May 3, 2013

Fraternity Brothers Having Fun

Korky Pokorski

May 3, 2013

Fraternity Brothers Beach Football

Korky Pokorski

May 3, 2013

Jim the Ski Bum

Korky Pokorski

May 3, 2013

Fraternity Brothers Ski Trip

Korky Pokorski

May 3, 2013

Jim Loved to Ski

Korky Pokorski

May 3, 2013

Day Jim Gave his Niece Shannon His VW on THEIR Birthday May 11th

April 23, 2013

Jim with his brother, sisters and mom

April 23, 2013

Helen Yoshida

April 17, 2013

There's so many great things I remember about Jim ...his patience, being supportive, being a mentor to us employees, and spending time with some of us to offer guidance. He was a great skier!..and really enjoyed being outdoors and having great times! He will be greatly missed. Rest in Peace, Jim.

Loved To Hang Out With Friends

April 7, 2013

He Lived his Life At Work Very Dedicated Employee

April 7, 2013

Mitch Miller Sing Along with Friends

Kathleen Pokorski

April 6, 2013

Working on the Canadian Rail Ways with Mark Morris

Kathleen Pokorski

April 6, 2013

Jim Pokorski - Forever in Our Hearts

Kathleen Pokorski

April 4, 2013

How He Loved The Dragon Boat Racing

April 4, 2013

Fraternity Brothers Having Fun

April 4, 2013

Mike Powell

April 3, 2013

Just learned of Pooks death. I was a High School classmate, college roommate and fraternity brother to Jim. This is very sad news. I have tried to reconnect lately just too late. Rest in Peace Jim and thanks for all the memories.

George and Millicent Wilson

March 22, 2013

We were truly blessed and priviledged to have had Jim in our lives. We will cherish the memories of hiking with Jim (and Judy Pollack!) We will think of you each time we visit the beaches of Marin and Sonoma counties, Mt. Tam, the East Bay hills, Mt. Diablo, Black Diamond Mines, Morgan Territory, Henry Coe State Park, and all the others.

Thank you so very much for your friendship. Rest in peace, Jim.

M Mendoza

March 18, 2013

You could always count on Jim, in or outside of work. At work, if he didn't have an answer, he'd find it. He always had a great story to share. He was always up for a hike or camping. You knew if he was joining us on a camping trip, we were going to eat in style! You will be missed JimP!

My Brother Jamie was always up for anything, even being Jack in the Box - ha ha ha

March 14, 2013

Traveling Through Europe with his friends

March 14, 2013

Pius X High School Football Days

March 14, 2013

Jim and His Mom

March 14, 2013

Jim Started Family Hike Time after Thanksgiving Dinner

March 14, 2013

Jim gave his Niece his bug Which she in Process of being Restored in His Honor

March 14, 2013

Had that Killer Smile even as a baby

March 14, 2013

Houseboat Fun Days with Family and Friends

March 14, 2013

jim with his brother, sisters and mom

March 14, 2013

Surfing Days

March 14, 2013

Loved His Fraternity Brothers from Loyola

March 14, 2013

Was a Altar Boy at St Rose of Lima Church

March 14, 2013

First Born Son and Very Much Loved by His Mom

March 14, 2013

He Loved Dragon Boat Racing

March 14, 2013

An Active Guy

March 14, 2013

We LOVED our Brother

March 14, 2013

Fantastic Uncle

March 14, 2013

Great Big Brother

March 14, 2013

Even on Vacation Brief Case in Hand Dedicated Worker

March 14, 2013

Avid Hiker

March 14, 2013

Jim's Dragon Boat License Plate Holder

March 13, 2013

March 13, 2013

Clint Tramblie

March 13, 2013

The "walking accounts payable", Yes that's Jim! Never say No, always have time for the silliest question and small laughs. You'll be missed! My prayers to the family whose left behind.

March 11, 2013

Correction: Kaiser family is planning a memorial service on March 25, 2013, Noon - 2pm in Oakland, CA

Pokorski Family

Korky Pokorski

March 8, 2013

The Family Misses You Jamie - You left us beautiful memories and your love is our guide, even though we cannot see you, You're always by our side. The family won't be the same without you but you'll remain Forever In Our Hearts.

From Longbeach Family Memorial flyer:

Warren McClure

March 8, 2013

Wonderful colleague and friend. His Kaiser family is planning a memorial service on March 25, 2013, 11AM in Oakland, CA. Contact [email protected], 925 924-7404 to get added to invite / distribution.

February 23, 2013

Julie Price

February 23, 2013

My big brother. My life was touched by your presence, your laughter and your intelligence. I will miss you so much but I know you're with your God in a place that is beyond our wildest dreams. Pray for me as I will for you and know that my love for you is everlasting!!

Albert Tong

February 17, 2013

A great guy. Jim was my roommate for the Portland dragon boat trip one year. We had so much fun. From time to time, I would see him during lunch. Can spot him from a distance because of his big smile. A big teddy bear! We all will miss him.

John Gallo

February 13, 2013

I paddled with Jim on the Dragon Boat. He was always quick with a smile or words of encouragement. A gentleman always.

Bill and Velma Noland

February 12, 2013

Will remember you always and the good times, the fun times.

Cooking oysters -- Whale Day 2006

Bill & Velma Noland

February 12, 2013

February 9, 2013

Sometimes, if you are lucky, you get the chance to meet a person who makes the world a better place just by being in it. Jim was one of those people. I was so fortunate to know Jim for 10 years; his death leaves a hole in my life and an ache in my heart.

James Love

February 8, 2013

Thanks for everything Jim. You'll be missed.

Pete & Dolores Carrillo

February 7, 2013

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Judy Pollack

February 7, 2013

My heart goes out to the Pokorski family & to all who knew him & cared about him.
Jim was such a good listener.I only hope that wherever he is he knows how much he was loved & appreciated.I knew Jim since 1989 and it's hard to believe that he isn't available for walks and talks anymore.

February 7, 2013

I worked with Jim for years. He was one of those 'working' supervisors. He was greatly appreciated by those of us who knew what a 'working' supervisor really meant. As long as I've known Jim (at least 10 yrs), he was always willing to go above and beyond.

Rest in Peace Jim.... you will be missed

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