James DelCioppo, 67, passed away on Wednesday, August 2 after a six-minth battle wtih cancer. Jim was in the marine industry for over 40 years, serving for the last 27 years as sales manager and eventually as vice president of sales and marketing with wholesale distributor, Marine Equipment & Supply Company (MESCO). "Jim's unique and forceful personality, as well as his wit, intellect, and charm were appreciated and admired by all who got to know him," according to Don Kirkland, president of MESCO. "Jim was a one of a kind character and a tremendous asset to MESCO. He will be missed by so many."
