John Chamis (1936

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John Chamis

06-12 to 10-05-2005

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We are proud of Wilma!

The slide show has some great pictures at the bottom of the page!!!

Light a candle for anyone any time!

Here is a Link to some of John's closest friends at the Herculaneum Fire Department:
www.herculaneumfire.com

Check out the Legacy Page for some Great stories!!!

You are Loved More Than Love....

"It's not the time we spend apart that matters but the time we spend together."

You left too soon....too sudden....

John was many things to many people

You were married to The Love of your life, Wilma over 50 years

Loving Dad of Anna Marie, Angela and Chris

PaPa of Casey, Coty, Zack, Tyler and A.J.

Great PaPa of Grant

Son of Paul and Fannie
Son in law of Gene & Bena
Brother to Jesse, Sylvia, Jim, Steve and Mike
Father in law to Bill
Uncle, Cousin...
Brother in law...
Friend to ALL....
It seems like an eternity.

You are missed so much
Although you may not be with us on earth, you are always in our heart and your memories will live on forever....

Until we meet again...........

***If you have a pictures please send them in? Thanks***

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Family Tree

Tributes and Condolences

A special poem.. / Chris
Here I lie so infantile, My heart so full of Love and Joy, You held my hand and touched my face, To ease the pain, and take it's place. I really can't tell you all, How much I love you, just the same, I lie here now to make you strong, When God calls...

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If we only had 1 more day with YOU / Angela
Dad, Christmas was always one of your favorite Holidays. It came this year for the 3rd time without you on this earth. It is so very hard for all of us, especially MOM. Thank God for Grant, he is our entertainment! He loves to dance and pl...

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A very special prayer / For Everyone
God, please grant me the Serenity to accept the things I cannot change Courage to change the things I can and Wisdom to know the difference Amen

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His legacy

What Dad would say:
"I do not want anyone to be sad, I want everyone to be happy, healthy and strong. I love you all! I had a great life and we will be together again."

Heculaneum celebrates their Bicentennial Year 1/13/08

On January 13, 2008 The City of Herculaneum is having their Bicentennial birthday party. Mom has been out every day and evening after work collecting donations from businesses for attendance prizes for the PARTY!

Herculaneum continues to grow and your Wife Wilma is very active in the activities. I know you are very PROUD of her! She continues to strive to keep the great City growing.

Your bucket and shovel continues to fill with success!

Another Honor in Your Name

A new Street sign went up in your Name and Dedication.
"MAYOR JOHN CHAMIS MEMORIAL AVENUE"
The New Bridge that you worked so hard on finally opened for traffic. Before the ribbon cutting ceremony Mayor Gina made sure the new sign was in place. So now there is one at the beginning and end of the longest street in Herky in your name and Memory.

Mom attended and helped out at the Ribbon Cutting Event, as always.

Very Honorable.

Thanks Herky!

John remained Mayor until October 5, 2005
By mid year of 2005 John had Doe Run Smelter in compliance for the first time in 110 years! GOOD JOB and WELL DONE :)

2000's In Herky
Herculaneum History

2000's

2000
Herculaneum residents vote to become a member of the Jefferson County Water Authority.

2001
John Chamis is elected Mayor of Herculaneum.

2001
Herculaneum Fire Department celebrates their 50th anniversary on October 20th.

2006 A Street dedication was made by the Mayor of Herky by adding a sign "JOHN CHAMIS MEMORIAL AVENUE" at the beginning of the longest street in Herculaneum.

2007 The second sign in your Memory and Dedication
"JOHN CHAMIS MEMORIAL AVENUE" was placed at the new bridge that you worked so hard on.

More of his legacy...

John's Photo Album

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This memorial website was created by Angela Chamis-Zipf on 10/02/2007.
click here to contact Angela

Memorial Candles

	Me lit a candle on 06/17/2009: "i will say it again..i really really miss you"

	Angela lit a candle on 06/11/2009: "if you were here i would make you a carrot cake! Happy Birthday Dad ;)"

	Angela lit a candle on 05/22/2009: "i really miss you"

	Angela lit a candle on 05/15/2009: "baby nolan is soooo adorable!!!!"

	Unknown Sender lit a candle on 04/23/2009: "we all have things happening, let's all remember we are being watched over by many. Pray"

	Kay lit a candle on 03/23/2009: "hey john like the song remember when,i sure do and i will never forgetl luv u"

	Angela lit a candle on 03/18/2009: "i know you are watching over everyone..lmtl"

	Angela lit a candle on 03/16/2009: "Thinking about you always..."

	Wilma lit a candle on 02/28/2009: "well i went and picked up my signs i used urs and just changed the 1st name lmtl"

	OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! lit a candle on 02/22/2009: "GREAT Grandson #2 Nolan was 20.75 inches 8lbs 7 ozs. Welcome little man!"

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