Josh surprised me and came to New Orleans some years ago. He was so full of life and we reminisced about our Greenville days. We went to dinner at 7 and finally left shortly before midnight. Fastest 5 hours I can recall. Would appreciate any information that could be provided regarding his passing.
The Jamison family home was adjacent to Greenville School (near the band room). The family were sort of the 'de-facto' caretakers of the school during the summer. In the early to mid 60's, I remember Josh's mom yelling for him at Greenville School when she wanted him to come home. She had a formiddable holler and could be heard as far as my house. She wouid literally grab us as we walked into their house. Then march us into their kitchen and wash our hands with green soap. She did the washing. All we did is stood there. Once washed, we had the run of the place. Talk about a community raising the children. This was it!!! I was 6-10 years old. Also present were: Sarah Gewertz, Gabby Goldschmidt, Monte Keen. Fifty years ago.
Josh took up golf as a kid (on the grounds of Greenville School). Josh broke his arm shortly after taking the sport. I can remember him golfing one armed and stiil hitting them a mile. He was a great athlete with a great arm.
Joshua Logan Jamison is named after Joshua Logan who was a Writer, Producer and Director of major B'way and Hollywood Classics (won 7 Tonys and Directed 6 actors who won Academy Awards). Marshall (Josh's dad) was Josh Logan's close friend.
Marshall (Josh's dad) was producer of TV's "That Was The Week That Was" (TW Three). It was a mid-60's forerunner of "Jon Stewart". A major show in 60's Television. Woody Allen, Steve Allen Audrey Meadows, et. al were featured.
Bob: Thank you for your memories of Josh, and also of Greenville School. Always one of the Jamison kids was outside of the school, and I too can picture his mom, though vaguely. I can still remember the smell of Greenville on the very first day each school year, and the sound of the principal's (Mrs. Leonard) footsteps walking down the hall. I used to think that I knew every inch of the playground, spending so much time there even after I moved on to junior high and high school, and then taking my own kids there whenever we visited my parents. It seems like the play ground has diminshed in side with each school expansion. What a shame.
I will remember Josh next time I am at the playground, and the memories all us other Greenvillers as well.
GOSHEN — Joshua L. Jamison, 54, of Goshen passed away May 17, 2010. He was the loving husband of 28 years of Cathleen E. (Leonard) Jamison.
A graduate of The University of Nebraska at Lincoln he holds a bachelor’s degree in human development. He later earned a master’s degree in business administration from the University of New Haven.
He was president of Charter Communications East Coast Operating Group, with responsibility for all of the company’s operations and more than 2.5 Million customers in the eastern half of the United States. He joined Charter in 1999 as Vice President of Operations for the company’s Northeast Region and was promoted to divisional leadership in 2003. He had more than 22 years experience in the telecommunications industry, including 18 years with Time Warner Cable. During that time, he held several key positions, including National Sales Manager in Denver and Area General Manager for New York and New England Regions. He received the Distinguished Service Award from The United Way along with numerous managerial performance awards. He served on the New England Cable Television Executive Committee for many years
Joshua was a family man and adoring father, and spent all of his free time with them, enjoying life, whether it be fishing on the lake or driving his convertible. They traveled extensively.
In addition to his wife he leaves his mother, Janet Rosa Jamison of Kansas City, Mo., and his daughters and son-in-law, Emily Jamison Richards and husband Lee and Elizabeth Jamison. He also leaves sisters Theresa and Janet Jamison and was predeceased by a brother Marshall Jamison and sister Janeen McCleary Clark.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday May 20 at 11 a.m. at Friendship Baptist Church, 441 Torrington Road Litchfield. Friends may call at Phalen Funeral Home, 285 Migeon Ave., Torrington on Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. Memorial Contributions can be made to The American Lung Assoc. 45 Ash St., East Hartford, CT 06108.
Harley Ginsberg
Josh surprised me and came to New Orleans some years ago. He was so full of life and we reminisced about our Greenville days. We went to dinner at 7 and finally left shortly before midnight. Fastest 5 hours I can recall. Would appreciate any information that could be provided regarding his passing.
Harley
Bob Jaffe
A few tidbits on Josh that many will remember:
The Jamison family home was adjacent to Greenville School (near the band room). The family were sort of the 'de-facto' caretakers of the school during the summer. In the early to mid 60's, I remember Josh's mom yelling for him at Greenville School when she wanted him to come home. She had a formiddable holler and could be heard as far as my house. She wouid literally grab us as we walked into their house. Then march us into their kitchen and wash our hands with green soap. She did the washing. All we did is stood there. Once washed, we had the run of the place. Talk about a community raising the children. This was it!!! I was 6-10 years old. Also present were: Sarah Gewertz, Gabby Goldschmidt, Monte Keen. Fifty years ago.
Josh took up golf as a kid (on the grounds of Greenville School). Josh broke his arm shortly after taking the sport. I can remember him golfing one armed and stiil hitting them a mile. He was a great athlete with a great arm.
Joshua Logan Jamison is named after Joshua Logan who was a Writer, Producer and Director of major B'way and Hollywood Classics (won 7 Tonys and Directed 6 actors who won Academy Awards). Marshall (Josh's dad) was Josh Logan's close friend.
Marshall (Josh's dad) was producer of TV's "That Was The Week That Was" (TW Three). It was a mid-60's forerunner of "Jon Stewart". A major show in 60's Television. Woody Allen, Steve Allen Audrey Meadows, et. al were featured.
Josh Jamison was one of 5 kids.
RIP-Joshua Logan Jamison
Beryl Cowan
Bob: Thank you for your memories of Josh, and also of Greenville School. Always one of the Jamison kids was outside of the school, and I too can picture his mom, though vaguely. I can still remember the smell of Greenville on the very first day each school year, and the sound of the principal's (Mrs. Leonard) footsteps walking down the hall. I used to think that I knew every inch of the playground, spending so much time there even after I moved on to junior high and high school, and then taking my own kids there whenever we visited my parents. It seems like the play ground has diminshed in side with each school expansion. What a shame.
I will remember Josh next time I am at the playground, and the memories all us other Greenvillers as well.
Best, Beryl Ann Cowan
Paul Storfer
Here's an obituary for Josh I found online.....
GOSHEN — Joshua L. Jamison, 54, of Goshen passed away May 17, 2010. He was the loving husband of 28 years of Cathleen E. (Leonard) Jamison.
A graduate of The University of Nebraska at Lincoln he holds a bachelor’s degree in human development. He later earned a master’s degree in business administration from the University of New Haven.
He was president of Charter Communications East Coast Operating Group, with responsibility for all of the company’s operations and more than 2.5 Million customers in the eastern half of the United States. He joined Charter in 1999 as Vice President of Operations for the company’s Northeast Region and was promoted to divisional leadership in 2003. He had more than 22 years experience in the telecommunications industry, including 18 years with Time Warner Cable. During that time, he held several key positions, including National Sales Manager in Denver and Area General Manager for New York and New England Regions. He received the Distinguished Service Award from The United Way along with numerous managerial performance awards. He served on the New England Cable Television Executive Committee for many years
Joshua was a family man and adoring father, and spent all of his free time with them, enjoying life, whether it be fishing on the lake or driving his convertible. They traveled extensively.
In addition to his wife he leaves his mother, Janet Rosa Jamison of Kansas City, Mo., and his daughters and son-in-law, Emily Jamison Richards and husband Lee and Elizabeth Jamison. He also leaves sisters Theresa and Janet Jamison and was predeceased by a brother Marshall Jamison and sister Janeen McCleary Clark.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday May 20 at 11 a.m. at Friendship Baptist Church, 441 Torrington Road Litchfield. Friends may call at Phalen Funeral Home, 285 Migeon Ave., Torrington on Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. Memorial Contributions can be made to The American Lung Assoc. 45 Ash St., East Hartford, CT 06108.
Paul Marsh