Julie Brignac
Sorry it's late tonight to text, but wanted to share what I wrote on Jimmy's obit. I found submissions to be very comforting when my dad passed, but the family doesn't always get to see what folks write because the times are so overwhelming. I wanted to share the memories. You all are special to us - always have been. See you tomorrow and we are so profoundly sad for your loss ❤️❤️.
"The McGuires have been such amazing friends to us since we’ve lived in Tucson these last 8 years. Jen was our daughter’s 2nd and 5th grade teacher at SSPP. Erin and our daughter have grown up together since being in school since 1st grade (they are now freshman at Salpointe together). I would drive to Jimmy’s shop just to ensure he got the business from us always as a loyal customer and friend.
I have many memories of Jimmy: seeing him at our girls’ volleyball games over the years; buying our daughter her first strand of pearls from the shop when both our daughter and Erin had their first communion; most recently, taking 8 watches into the store about 2-3 months ago for battery changes, only to be told by one of his employees that they no longer did watch battery changes. I said that was fine; just let me know where I should take them. Jimmy came out from the back and said that he would do all of the work for me because we were friends. That was the last time that I saw him. He was healthy, he was gracious and kind as always, and he was Jimmy. Life is so fragile. I never thought that I would not see him at our daughter's' dances, proms or graduations. Never did I think that was possible since he was 8 years younger than me. It never entered my mind as an option.
Our hearts ache for Jen and the children, as well as his parents and family. We cried at his funeral. We felt the sadness in the beautiful church and community that welcomed us here 8 years ago at SSPP. We soulfully mourn the loss of a great man we are privileged to have known.
We saw Erin tonight at the Salpointe football game - she was tall, gorgeous and smiling – just as her dad would always want her to be. At Jimmy's funeral, my husband and I saw Erin. Larry hugged her so tightly for several minutes. We love her and all of the family - and we are here when they need us.
RIP our sweet friend - we will do our best to be there for your family and we know you’re watching from Heaven.
The Brignacs: Larry, Julie and Shae
