James Edward Dwyer

Who Is Jim Dwyer?

Jimmy D (He hated this nickname) was a large Irishman.  He stood at least 6’ 6” in height and tipped the scales on any given day around 265 lbs. 

What was amazing about his weight was, I never knew anyone that could be that big from diet consisting of: a plain Big Mac, Aurellio’s Cheese Pizzas, and Saltine crackers chased by room temperature 7-Up. 

Jim was 100% South Side Irish through and through; from his choice in music, (U2 and the Chieftains) to his dress, (Claddagh Rings, rosary’s and “Mic’ hats, as we used to call them) to the fact that he believed the Sunday before St. Patrick’s Day should be a National Holiday. 

Unfortunately, Jim did have a few faults.  Some would say he had very little taste in when it came to college football and baseball.  He backed the N.D. Fighting Irish and Chicago White Sox to the extreme and would almost come to blows during heated arguments.  I can not tell you how many times we were put in the infamous “Mic headlock”.  Of course nothing ever happened but a bunch of laughs during this routine procedure.

This was the typical fun loving Jim.  He loved to have a good time with his friends.  The only thing he loved more then hanging out with his friends, was his family and working with children.  He particularly loved working with under privileged kids.  For as big of a man as he was, his heart was even bigger. 

So who is Jim Dwyer?  He was a fine Irishman, a fixture on my driveway, a softball coach, and he was and will always be a best friend.  

You are truly missed.