I always walked away uplifted after meeting with Jim in Tyndall and elsewhere, and remember as life lessons several of the stories that he told. He was a real inspiration both as a research leader and more widely. May he rest in peace. 

It was a pleasure to work with Jim on the board of the Tyndall Institute where he made many valuable contributions.  May he rest in peace. 
Martin Cronin

I can't begin to tell you how heartbroken I am at this news. The heartbreak is softened by having been able to count Jim as a dear friend. I don't think I'll ever meet a more kind human being this side of heaven. May he rest in peace and may all of you, his family, be surrounded with comfort.

I am saddened to hear about Jim's sudden passing. Like any other year, my family and I have been looking forward to seeing Jim and Rose-Marie on Cape Cod every summer.  Over the years, I am blessed to have Jim as a mentor when I first came to Notre Dame as a research faculty.  Later on, with his genuine friendship and care, we became friends. Jim inspired us and touched our lives in many different ways. My family and I will forever cherish the precious times we spent together on Cape Cod and endless discussions about Norte Dame Football. May you rest in peace and your legacy live on.  

I am so sorry that Jim has passed - he was a wonderful friend, colleague, and mentor for me and many others.

Peter Burns

We have very fond memories of Jim as a valued member of the Board of Tyndall National Institute in Cork for 10 years to 2014. Jim was an inspirational academic and researcher, and was exceedingly generous in sharing his knowledge and expertise, which greatly helped Tyndall develop as a successful research institute.  Work aside, Jim was always dependable for a funny story and his sense of humor was also infectious.

Inspirational, kind, friend, warm, great, lovely, helpful, beautiful, mentor, positive, role model - are just a sample of the words used by those associated with Tyndall today to describe Jim on hearing the sad news of his passing. Jim was genuinely one of life's gentlemen.

Our thoughts are with Rose-Marie and all the family.

Wonderful, caring man who befriended and helped me when I was early in my career at Notre Dame. I have only good memories of Jim that I will continue to chrish. Rest in peace, my friend.

I have very fond memories of Jim from his time on the Board of Tyndall National Institute throughout the time I was its CEO, both as a colleague, mentor and friend.  As a colleague he gave unstintingly of his time to help Tyndall achieve its aim to be world-leading in its "Atoms to Systems" development of electronic and photonic technologies, always keeping our focus on the need to maintain excellence while driving for industrial relevance.  As a mentor he was always ready to listen to whatever issues were important and to offer wise advice on how to deal with them.  As a friend he was always kind and understanding .  He will be sorely missed by all who had the pleasure to know him.  My sincere condolences to the family on their sad loss. 

Sincere condolences to Jim's family.  I am saddened to hear of his passing.  Jim was one of life's true gentlemen .  Always a pleasure to welcome to Tyndall National Institute in Cork, Ireland during his tenure on the board.  May you rest in peace Jim.  Yours in sympathy, Áine Murphy

Jim and Rosemarie and their family have been entwined with our family for so many years. Our kids have fond memories of all the fun and antics they all had growing up together. The moment we came into this country they took us under their wing with dinners and parties and generally being there to help us out in this new and  foreign land.   And great memories, too,  of their wonderful hospitality. Fond memories of old times.   Jan Glass


Jim was warm, compassionate, enthusiastic. We could always count on him to tell a wonderful story, accompanied by a twinkle in his eye. Jim also loved skiing and apres-skiing. We were indeed fortunate to have had him as a friend for more than 50 years.
Dan and Marion Krupka

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Dr. James L. Merz

14 abril, 1936 – 23 junio, 2022

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