James was the son of Francis Saracini and Rubye Rice. His paternal grandparents were James and Rose Saracini. In 1940 James was living with his grandparents in St. Louis. Also living in the household were Francis and Rubye Saracini, his parents, George and Suda Saracini Walsh, James' uncle and aunt, Val and Anna Saracini Gowtoch, in uncle and aunt and Valerie Gowtoch, his cousin. James Saracini worked for a telephone company and Rose owned a delicatessen.
James first married Violet L Saracini on 10 May 1952 and divorced on 3 August 1994 in Collin, Texas. He then married Melinda Luhman.
Jim was born in St. Louis, MO April 21, 1932 to Rubye Mayre (nee Rice) and Francis Anthony (Toney) Saracini. Jim was a graduate of McBride High School (St. Louis) and St. Louis University. He served in the U. S. Army from 1952 to 1955 during the Korean War as a Paratrooper and Military Policeman in the United States and Germany.
After graduating, his corporate career started in 1957 with IBM where his selling and management philosophies and skills were developed and ingrained. Besides his 13 years with IBM, the remainder of his 28 year corporate career included other management, executive and ownership positions in the information processing field in St. Louis; Topeka; Chicago; Stamford, Connecticut; and Dallas.
In 1985 Jim established his own consultancy focused on Sales and Management Training and Development emphasizing key account strategic planning and tactical sales implementation, translating technical capabilities into business solutions. Jim consulted with many major companies and agencies in the information processing industry in the United States, Europe, Asia and Latin America until his retirement in 2004.
He is survived by his wife Melinda Luhman Saracini of Dallas; his daughter Lisa Marie Saracini Ruffner and husband Robert of St. Louis, his son Michael Anthony Saracini and wife Karen of Dallas, another son Gerald James Saracini of Dallas; his grandchildren Natalie Orcino Segerson and husband Jim of Denver, CO, Marco and Julia Saracini of Dallas, Anthony Ruffner of St. Louis; his long time friend and mother of his children, Violet Saracini of St. Louis; and a large extended family of 1st, 2nd and 3rd cousins and in-laws from many cities throughout the United States. His family of cousins were an integral part of his life … beloved and cherished. His "oldest and bestest friend", Dick Dolan made him laugh harder than anyone he knew.
As a native St. Louisian, Jim was an avid fan of all St. Louis sports. He was especially devout about the Cardinals. From his youth to his last day, he ardently followed their game. He could quote statistics, name players, analyze the game and state many tidbits of trivia! No matter where he lived, the Cards were #1!
There will be a private service, followed by a traditional "Italian Family Dinner" for family and friends in St. Louis in the summer of 2014.
Source: The Dallas Morning News, date unspecified.
James first married Violet L Saracini on 10 May 1952 and divorced on 3 August 1994 in Collin, Texas. He then married Melinda Luhman.
Jim was born in St. Louis, MO April 21, 1932 to Rubye Mayre (nee Rice) and Francis Anthony (Toney) Saracini. Jim was a graduate of McBride High School (St. Louis) and St. Louis University. He served in the U. S. Army from 1952 to 1955 during the Korean War as a Paratrooper and Military Policeman in the United States and Germany.
After graduating, his corporate career started in 1957 with IBM where his selling and management philosophies and skills were developed and ingrained. Besides his 13 years with IBM, the remainder of his 28 year corporate career included other management, executive and ownership positions in the information processing field in St. Louis; Topeka; Chicago; Stamford, Connecticut; and Dallas.
In 1985 Jim established his own consultancy focused on Sales and Management Training and Development emphasizing key account strategic planning and tactical sales implementation, translating technical capabilities into business solutions. Jim consulted with many major companies and agencies in the information processing industry in the United States, Europe, Asia and Latin America until his retirement in 2004.
He is survived by his wife Melinda Luhman Saracini of Dallas; his daughter Lisa Marie Saracini Ruffner and husband Robert of St. Louis, his son Michael Anthony Saracini and wife Karen of Dallas, another son Gerald James Saracini of Dallas; his grandchildren Natalie Orcino Segerson and husband Jim of Denver, CO, Marco and Julia Saracini of Dallas, Anthony Ruffner of St. Louis; his long time friend and mother of his children, Violet Saracini of St. Louis; and a large extended family of 1st, 2nd and 3rd cousins and in-laws from many cities throughout the United States. His family of cousins were an integral part of his life … beloved and cherished. His "oldest and bestest friend", Dick Dolan made him laugh harder than anyone he knew.
As a native St. Louisian, Jim was an avid fan of all St. Louis sports. He was especially devout about the Cardinals. From his youth to his last day, he ardently followed their game. He could quote statistics, name players, analyze the game and state many tidbits of trivia! No matter where he lived, the Cards were #1!
There will be a private service, followed by a traditional "Italian Family Dinner" for family and friends in St. Louis in the summer of 2014.
Source: The Dallas Morning News, date unspecified.
James was the son of Francis Saracini and Rubye Rice. His paternal grandparents were James and Rose Saracini. In 1940 James was living with his grandparents in St. Louis. Also living in the household were Francis and Rubye Saracini, his parents, George and Suda Saracini Walsh, James' uncle and aunt, Val and Anna Saracini Gowtoch, in uncle and aunt and Valerie Gowtoch, his cousin. James Saracini worked for a telephone company and Rose owned a delicatessen.
James first married Violet L Saracini on 10 May 1952 and divorced on 3 August 1994 in Collin, Texas. He then married Melinda Luhman.
Jim was born in St. Louis, MO April 21, 1932 to Rubye Mayre (nee Rice) and Francis Anthony (Toney) Saracini. Jim was a graduate of McBride High School (St. Louis) and St. Louis University. He served in the U. S. Army from 1952 to 1955 during the Korean War as a Paratrooper and Military Policeman in the United States and Germany.
After graduating, his corporate career started in 1957 with IBM where his selling and management philosophies and skills were developed and ingrained. Besides his 13 years with IBM, the remainder of his 28 year corporate career included other management, executive and ownership positions in the information processing field in St. Louis; Topeka; Chicago; Stamford, Connecticut; and Dallas.
In 1985 Jim established his own consultancy focused on Sales and Management Training and Development emphasizing key account strategic planning and tactical sales implementation, translating technical capabilities into business solutions. Jim consulted with many major companies and agencies in the information processing industry in the United States, Europe, Asia and Latin America until his retirement in 2004.
He is survived by his wife Melinda Luhman Saracini of Dallas; his daughter Lisa Marie Saracini Ruffner and husband Robert of St. Louis, his son Michael Anthony Saracini and wife Karen of Dallas, another son Gerald James Saracini of Dallas; his grandchildren Natalie Orcino Segerson and husband Jim of Denver, CO, Marco and Julia Saracini of Dallas, Anthony Ruffner of St. Louis; his long time friend and mother of his children, Violet Saracini of St. Louis; and a large extended family of 1st, 2nd and 3rd cousins and in-laws from many cities throughout the United States. His family of cousins were an integral part of his life … beloved and cherished. His "oldest and bestest friend", Dick Dolan made him laugh harder than anyone he knew.
As a native St. Louisian, Jim was an avid fan of all St. Louis sports. He was especially devout about the Cardinals. From his youth to his last day, he ardently followed their game. He could quote statistics, name players, analyze the game and state many tidbits of trivia! No matter where he lived, the Cards were #1!
There will be a private service, followed by a traditional "Italian Family Dinner" for family and friends in St. Louis in the summer of 2014.
Source: The Dallas Morning News, date unspecified.
James first married Violet L Saracini on 10 May 1952 and divorced on 3 August 1994 in Collin, Texas. He then married Melinda Luhman.
Jim was born in St. Louis, MO April 21, 1932 to Rubye Mayre (nee Rice) and Francis Anthony (Toney) Saracini. Jim was a graduate of McBride High School (St. Louis) and St. Louis University. He served in the U. S. Army from 1952 to 1955 during the Korean War as a Paratrooper and Military Policeman in the United States and Germany.
After graduating, his corporate career started in 1957 with IBM where his selling and management philosophies and skills were developed and ingrained. Besides his 13 years with IBM, the remainder of his 28 year corporate career included other management, executive and ownership positions in the information processing field in St. Louis; Topeka; Chicago; Stamford, Connecticut; and Dallas.
In 1985 Jim established his own consultancy focused on Sales and Management Training and Development emphasizing key account strategic planning and tactical sales implementation, translating technical capabilities into business solutions. Jim consulted with many major companies and agencies in the information processing industry in the United States, Europe, Asia and Latin America until his retirement in 2004.
He is survived by his wife Melinda Luhman Saracini of Dallas; his daughter Lisa Marie Saracini Ruffner and husband Robert of St. Louis, his son Michael Anthony Saracini and wife Karen of Dallas, another son Gerald James Saracini of Dallas; his grandchildren Natalie Orcino Segerson and husband Jim of Denver, CO, Marco and Julia Saracini of Dallas, Anthony Ruffner of St. Louis; his long time friend and mother of his children, Violet Saracini of St. Louis; and a large extended family of 1st, 2nd and 3rd cousins and in-laws from many cities throughout the United States. His family of cousins were an integral part of his life … beloved and cherished. His "oldest and bestest friend", Dick Dolan made him laugh harder than anyone he knew.
As a native St. Louisian, Jim was an avid fan of all St. Louis sports. He was especially devout about the Cardinals. From his youth to his last day, he ardently followed their game. He could quote statistics, name players, analyze the game and state many tidbits of trivia! No matter where he lived, the Cards were #1!
There will be a private service, followed by a traditional "Italian Family Dinner" for family and friends in St. Louis in the summer of 2014.
Source: The Dallas Morning News, date unspecified.
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