https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 07 May 2026 10:04:43 +0000 Mon, 24 Jul 2017 09:59:35 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.07 360 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=8759 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum//images/Top-40-Music-on-CD-Forum-Logo.png https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/ https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8759&PID=47771&title=james-abbott-jimct#47771 Author: eriejwg
Subject: 8759
Posted: 24 July 2017 at 9:59am

Agreed, good to see you back and your kind tribute to
Jim.

All our best and hope to see you come back soon.]]> Mon, 24 Jul 2017 09:59:35 +0000 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8759&PID=47771&title=james-abbott-jimct#47771 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8759&PID=47770&title=james-abbott-jimct#47770 Author: aaronk
Subject: 8759
Posted: 24 July 2017 at 8:37am

Thanks for the nice post, Todd. It's good to see you back here, kind sir.]]> Mon, 24 Jul 2017 08:37:16 +0000 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8759&PID=47770&title=james-abbott-jimct#47770 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8759&PID=47769&title=james-abbott-jimct#47769 Author: Todd Ireland
Subject: 8759
Posted: 23 July 2017 at 6:40pm

After an extensive absence on this forum, I feel a duty to finally chime in regarding the deeply sad news of our dear friend Jim Abbott's recent passing. I actually learned of this news over a month ago here on the message board and, as others have pointed out, Jim's encyclopedic knowledge of Top 40 music and radio was absolutely second-to-none. The man could've literally filled volumes of books with fascinating stories and accounts of practically every record he'd ever spun during his decades long tenure as a professional radio personality. Though he had taken every occasion possible to share his steel-trap recollections of all things Top 40 music when the situation warranted, Jim sadly take to his grave an enormously vast musical knowledge that ultimately becomes a tremendous loss to all of us here on the forum.

But perhaps more importantly, there was a tremendous man behind all his unmistakable musical prowess. Those of us who had the pleasure of knowing and meeting Jim Abbott personally can unequivocally vouch for the fact that he profoundly valued and treasured everyone he considered close to him. In a heartbeat, he was always willing to make any personal sacrifice necessary for a friend in need. I had the privilege and honor of meeting up with Jim my only time in person at a mom-and-pop CD/record shop in upstate New York in 2009 and only wished we could've spent an entire week hanging out together. Many remember Jim as a highly passionate, animated, and even feisty individual who possessed one of the most hearty and infectious laughs you'll ever hear! And yet he was also a man of great character, strength, and integrity who really connected with those around him on a spiritual level as well. I will miss our late night phone chats that would last into the wee hours of the morning which would ceaselessly leave us wondering in disbelief where all the time had gone!

Several years ago, I went through a deeply traumatic, life-changing personal life experience that drove me to "go dark" and adopt a life of seclusion (thus explaining my prolonged inactivity on this message board after years of being a regular presence). In the process, I dropped out of contact with numerous friends and acquaintances... Regrettably, this including Jim. And now it is with a heavy heart that I'd allowed his final emails to me to go unanswered and that I never took to the time to reconnect with him before it was too late.

In the meantime, it is good to see old friends and regulars here on the message board still alive and well. It is my sincere belief that our dear friend Jim and his legacy will be felt here for the foreseeable future. He would want nothing more than for us to continue carrying on the proverbial "Top 40 Music on CD Torch" in his absence. I can almost feel his presence right now conveying to each of us in his deep, hearty baritone voice: "Thank you, kind sir!"

It is my hope to return as a regular contributor on the board again someday soon. Until then, in the words of the band Fun...

May your past be the sound
Of your feet upon the ground
Carry on
Carry on, carry on

Edited by Todd Ireland]]> Sun, 23 Jul 2017 18:40:58 +0000 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8759&PID=47769&title=james-abbott-jimct#47769 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8759&PID=47741&title=james-abbott-jimct#47741 Author: Paul Haney
Subject: 8759
Posted: 13 July 2017 at 3:37am

For those that may have problems with the link, here's the actual obit as published in the New Haven Register:

James Christopher Abbott, 59, of West Haven passed away peacefully Sunday, June 11th at Yale-New Haven hospital after a long illness. Born August 6, 1957 in Bridgeport, CT. He was predeceased by his father James Robb Abbott, mother Barbara O' Leary and sister Jennifer Brown. He is survived by his sisters Tracy Brown, Leslie Abbott and Allison Abbott. 1975 graduate of West Haven High School. 1979 graduate from the University of the New Haven (Magna Cum Laude/Alpha Chi National Honor Society inductee), with a bachelor's degree in communication and a minor in political science.Formerly employed as a Manager/Computer Programmer at SNET (now AT&T) in New Haven. Formerly an On-Air DJ at WAVZ and KC101, As "Jim McNeil", for many years. Formerly an On-Air DJ, and sports play-by-play announcer at his alma mater's radio station, WNHU, and was best known for his 30-year,"1960's and 1970's weekly oldies show, from 1978-2007. Abbott received many recognition awards throughout his lifetime, for outstanding achievement, aspiring leadership and exceptional service to the community.award. He will be remembered as a beloved brother, kind, generous, dedicated musicologist, nationally esteemed music collector, mentor/life coach to his friends, and a positive, upbeat source of inspiration to those he touched in the community. A Mass of Remembrance will take place at Our Lady of Victory Church, 600 Jones Hill Road, West Haven on Saturday July 8th at 11am. In lieu of flowers, Memorial donations may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, PO Box 96280, Washington, DC 20077. Published in The New Haven Register on July 5, 2017]]> Thu, 13 Jul 2017 03:37:08 +0000 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8759&PID=47741&title=james-abbott-jimct#47741 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8759&PID=47734&title=james-abbott-jimct#47734 Author: Yah Shure
Subject: 8759
Posted: 12 July 2017 at 12:25pm

Gordon, on that page, just below Jim's name, there are three options: "Obituary", Condolences" and "Gallery." Click on "Obituary" and you should see it.

And Paul, thanks for passing along the word. ]]> Wed, 12 Jul 2017 12:25:27 +0000 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8759&PID=47734&title=james-abbott-jimct#47734 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8759&PID=47731&title=james-abbott-jimct#47731 Author: EdisonLite
Subject: 8759
Posted: 12 July 2017 at 11:17am

I'm not seeing the obituary on the link. Maybe because I have an outdated browser. I do see several pics of Jim, and some comments on the end, but not the actual obituary itself.]]> Wed, 12 Jul 2017 11:17:05 +0000 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8759&PID=47731&title=james-abbott-jimct#47731 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8759&PID=47712&title=james-abbott-jimct#47712 Author: Ringmaster_D
Subject: 8759
Posted: 08 July 2017 at 7:39am

Just got back yesterday from being out of the country
for a month and I am so saddened to see this news. This
forum has always made me feel connected to the regulars
here even though I've never met any of you. Jim was
always a vast wealth of musical knowledge and insight.
He will be missed. Thanks Aaron for the picture and Paul
for the obituary. It's nice to get to know a little
more about Jim. It would be great if we could all meet
up somewhere one day.]]> Sat, 08 Jul 2017 07:39:38 +0000 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8759&PID=47712&title=james-abbott-jimct#47712 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8759&PID=47711&title=james-abbott-jimct#47711 Author: Paul Haney
Subject: 8759
Posted: 08 July 2017 at 5:17am

Jim's obituary has been posted online here:
www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/james-abbott-obituary? pid=1000000185990427

Edited by Paul Haney]]> Sat, 08 Jul 2017 05:17:18 +0000 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8759&PID=47711&title=james-abbott-jimct#47711 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8759&PID=47650&title=james-abbott-jimct#47650 Author: KentT
Subject: 8759
Posted: 22 June 2017 at 5:48am

I am saddened about jimct's passing. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and informative and a fellow broadcast professional. He'll be missed. ]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2017 05:48:38 +0000 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8759&PID=47650&title=james-abbott-jimct#47650 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8759&PID=47605&title=james-abbott-jimct#47605 Author: NightAire
Subject: 8759
Posted: 17 June 2017 at 11:20pm

Absolutely tragic! He will be deeply missed.]]> Sat, 17 Jun 2017 23:20:49 +0000 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8759&PID=47605&title=james-abbott-jimct#47605