James Dreyer

Profile Updated: December 18, 2021
James Dreyer
Residing In: wyckoff, NJ USA
Spouse/Partner: Barbara
Occupation: Retired
Children: Jennifer, Matthew, Suzanne
Military Service: Army  
Yes! Attending Reunion
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Well 80 now. Two more granchildren. Declan 3 1/2 and the happiest girl ever, Cara Grace born on Christmas day 2019. They join Connor, Captain Jack (USMC), Owen (grad. Summs Cum Laude), Andrew, and Tommy. An amazing family that gets together as often as possible.
Barbara has an inner ear disease the limits us quite a bit. I am well and keeping busy in Wyckoff NJ. I do a lot of work around our church including all the chain saw needs for the cemetery and a garden I established to provide fresh produce for Jennifers charity.. After 30 years of second homes in Vermont and Cape Cod the house in Dorset sold.First time in 34 years with one home, Time to keep moving on though. I am lokking for new ways to serve . Barb and I celebrated 57 years in May. Hard to believe. Stop in Glen Rock often (until Covid 19 showed up. Hunkered down for the duration. Still staying safe until we can be vaccinated. Our grandson Jack is now in Saudi Arabia working. Fortunately Zoom keeps the whole family connected regularly. Church also uses Zoom for services and prayer and bible study. We adapt, even at 80.

What Primary School did you attend before RHS?

Glen Rock

What's your favorite memory of RHS?

It was the best time of my life next to college years and rooming with John Mcrae at Delta Phi. Now that was an experience!!!

What's your least favorite memory of RHS?

Getting caught cheating by Miss Joslin in Latin.

High points of your life since high school?

Travelling a bit on business in europe, mid east, africa and the americas. Being a bit of a maverick in business and being able to sustain a great family that contiues to grow and care for one another.
Maintaining a sense of humor during my business career despite working for the French.

Biggest thing you would do differently if you went back to our time at RHS?

Study and play a sport rather than working at Perry's Florist

Do you still see/talk to/hang out with any classmates? Who?

John Mcrae, Bugsy Rockwell, Gordon Stanley, jack Joffee., Jodi K.

What did you always want to do that you haven't done yet?

Learn to FLY!

What do you like to do in your spare time?

I oversee a garden at church that provides fresh produce for Oasis a charity my daughter runs in Paterson. . Chainsaw work for anyone needing it, or not.

Read a lot. I joined a group of men studying the bible and love that.

What is the dumbest thing you ever did and don't mind sharing?

Jumping on the back of a Sherman tank when the 90 mm gun fired.
Been partially deaf ever since. But these new $5 grand hearing aids do help. Or is selective hearing as Barbara says.
Stopped wearing the hearing aids since most of my friends all speak ;oudly enough.

Name something you love?

Well my pal, Cooper, had to be put to sleep last year.

Favorite place to go?

The Hollow in Dorset, Vermont

If you could build a second home anywhere, where would it be?

Done that once, plus renovated three old, old houses.

How do you see yourself in 10 years?

Well I still feel better now than I did at 40.
So at 80 I am truly blessed with good health. Whatever comes in the next few years will come. I am not fearful of death,just hope it is peaceful. Then there is eternity.

When was the last time you belly laughed?

Thanksgiving when Tommy (7) started a Nerf gun war and all 14 of us joined in.
Barbara and I each received Nerf guns for Christmas (2015).

The newest grandchildren 4 and 1 often cause laughter .

Favorite Quote?

"Follow me, and I will make you a fisher of men.

Alter ego est amicus.

Any words of wisdom?

Forgive all things. Don't forget.But Forgive and you will be at peace with yourself. Love your neighbor as you love yourself.

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I met Bonnie in third grade. She was always a joy to be around. Bonnie had a fruitful life and I am sure her family celebrates a life well lived.

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Roger was always a friendly classmate. Rest in peace Roger

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I remember Val and Carol from Junior High School, particularly the "canteens". A few years ago Val texted me that she had played a "trick"on me at one of them. She never did say what it was. I often rode my bicycle over to their house on summer days and would be welcomed with a popsicle from their freezer. Wonderful memories of a diferent time. 

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Posted on: Dec 18, 2021 at 3:11 PM

Merry Christmas. Lorraine, I'll be an old man 10 years !!

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Happy Birthday Ginnie. !!!

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I will keep Jack ,and you, in my prayers.

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Nov 15, 2020 at 10:57 AM

I too had a conversation with Leandra at the 50th reunion and was also impressed with the comfortable way in which we simply discussed where we were in our lives and what we hoped for our futures. 

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Now I join you as an offical old fart. John we have had some times together and married two beautiful women. We lived together at Delta Phi, were in each others weddings, and just had 'heck of a time' Be well my friend.

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Posted on: Feb 15, 2020 at 11:39 AM

Happy Birthday you old fart.





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