Thank you, Janice, for letting us know about Jim's passing.
He was a very special person - I have known him since we were 14 years old. He was a kind, caring and spiritual man. He helped many people as a professional psychologist - including me. I feel blessed that I had the opportunity to know him. I believe we are here on earth as angels having a human experience and Jim was indeed an angel. May God bless his soul - and his wife and daughter as well.
Sharon Gabriel
I am thinking of old times. CYO Dances and Plays, you were such a ham! Anne Marie, your first love and Frank, your nemisis. Your Volkswagon Beetle that we had such fun in until we rolled it at Jonathan Dickensen Park, with Julie Geary in the backseat, over and over we went! Then we all had to walk (limp) back 2 miles to explain to our chaperones at the picnic what the heck happened! The CYO convention at the Fountainbleau Hotel, are you sure we were "Good Catholic" Kids?. Going to our Senior Prom together, magical, if only for a night! Even though we went on separate paths to our adulthood, you are and always remain an inspiration and a Nice Boy with a Big Smile and Big Dreams! Your family is proud of you and I am forever grateful to say I knew you and had a chance to see what a remarkable man you became.
Keep them laughiing in Heaven and we will all get together again eventually.
James John Terrusa died July 17, 2014. He was born May 9, 1950 in New York to Vincent James and Margaret Elizabeth Byron Terrusa. A resident of Palm Beach since 1962, he practiced psychotherapy for 35 years and his counseling and teaching inspired so many. He founded and directed Transformational Studies Institute with his wife, Sari. His love of knowledge and truth was expressed in his meditation classes and seminars. .
Mr. Terrusa is survived by his wife of 21 years, Sari Terrusa of Jupiter; he was a dedicated father to Ayla Terrusa; two sisters, Tana Hudgens (Mike) and Angela Scozzari (Edward); one brother, John Terrusa; mother-in-law, Esther Sack; sister-in-law, Trudy Sack (Sandy); and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held 4 p.m. Monday, July 21, 2014 at Unity Church in the Gardens, 550 Bush Road, Jupiter, FL with Rev. Diane Robinson officiating.
All arrangements are entrusted to the direction and care of the Buxton, Bass and Conway families of the Buxton & Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home, 400 North Parrott Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida, 34972.
To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Mr. James John Terrusa please visit ourSympathy Store.
So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. My condolences go to his wife and daughter. I know they will miss him so. I will always remember how kind and friendly Jim was to me as a newcomer to Newman. Coming in the middle of my junior year was difficult and Jim was one of the people who made that transition much easier. My God bless Jim's family as they go through this difficult season of their lives.
I knew Jim more by his profession, as a fellow counselor, A therapist will always be missed. It seems Jim did a lot for people through his work. It seems he was a good family man as well. Jim, Rest in peace.
Sharon Gabriel
Thank you, Janice, for letting us know about Jim's passing.
He was a very special person - I have known him since we were 14 years old. He was a kind, caring and spiritual man. He helped many people as a professional psychologist - including me. I feel blessed that I had the opportunity to know him. I believe we are here on earth as angels having a human experience and Jim was indeed an angel. May God bless his soul - and his wife and daughter as well.
Sharon Gabriel
Jane Ellen McManus (Sherman)
Aloha, Jimmy! Never Goodbye!
I am thinking of old times. CYO Dances and Plays, you were such a ham! Anne Marie, your first love and Frank, your nemisis. Your Volkswagon Beetle that we had such fun in until we rolled it at Jonathan Dickensen Park, with Julie Geary in the backseat, over and over we went! Then we all had to walk (limp) back 2 miles to explain to our chaperones at the picnic what the heck happened! The CYO convention at the Fountainbleau Hotel, are you sure we were "Good Catholic" Kids?. Going to our Senior Prom together, magical, if only for a night! Even though we went on separate paths to our adulthood, you are and always remain an inspiration and a Nice Boy with a Big Smile and Big Dreams! Your family is proud of you and I am forever grateful to say I knew you and had a chance to see what a remarkable man you became.
Keep them laughiing in Heaven and we will all get together again eventually.
Forever on my mind,
Jane Ellen McManus
Maureen (Reenie) Munro (Kurowsky)
Rest in peace, Jim.
Janice Granims (Owens)
Obituary for Mr. James John Terrusa
James John Terrusa, 64
James John Terrusa died July 17, 2014. He was born May 9, 1950 in New York to Vincent James and Margaret Elizabeth Byron Terrusa. A resident of Palm Beach since 1962, he practiced psychotherapy for 35 years and his counseling and teaching inspired so many. He founded and directed Transformational Studies Institute with his wife, Sari. His love of knowledge and truth was expressed in his meditation classes and seminars. .
Mr. Terrusa is survived by his wife of 21 years, Sari Terrusa of Jupiter; he was a dedicated father to Ayla Terrusa; two sisters, Tana Hudgens (Mike) and Angela Scozzari (Edward); one brother, John Terrusa; mother-in-law, Esther Sack; sister-in-law, Trudy Sack (Sandy); and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held 4 p.m. Monday, July 21, 2014 at Unity Church in the Gardens, 550 Bush Road, Jupiter, FL with Rev. Diane Robinson officiating.
Those wishing to leave a message of condolence may sign the register book at,www.OkeechobeeFuneralHome.com
All arrangements are entrusted to the direction and care of the Buxton, Bass and Conway families of the Buxton & Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home, 400 North Parrott Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida, 34972.
To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Mr. James John Terrusa please visit ourSympathy Store.
Mary Kim Grandusky (McDevitt)
Rest in Peace Jim. You were a very special person.
Marianne Washart (Polulack)
So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. My condolences go to his wife and daughter. I know they will miss him so. I will always remember how kind and friendly Jim was to me as a newcomer to Newman. Coming in the middle of my junior year was difficult and Jim was one of the people who made that transition much easier. My God bless Jim's family as they go through this difficult season of their lives.
Mark Semet
I knew Jim more by his profession, as a fellow counselor, A therapist will always be missed. It seems Jim did a lot for people through his work. It seems he was a good family man as well. Jim, Rest in peace.
Oscar Bendeck
We are deeply sorry to hear about the death of Jim.