James I. Ladge

James I. Ladge, age 55 of Brookline, MA, passed away on Thursday, Sept 29th, surrounded by his loving family, after a two-year battle with Glioblastoma, which he fought with bravery, positivity and an amazing sense of humor.

Beloved husband of Johanna Kaplan. Devoted father of Charlie, Jackson and Corey Ladge. Stepfather of Livvy and Jack Bryan and dog father of Kali. Loving son of Marilyn and the late John Ladge. Brother of Meredith Ladge. Nephew of Bunny Ladge and Stephen and Ronda Newman. Cousin of David, Michael and Rich Newman. Son-in-law of Mark and Erika Kaplan, brother-in-law of Jess and Danielle Kaplan and uncle of Nathaniel, Jacob, Alexander and Will. Jim is also survived by his surrogate family at Appleton Partners, led by Doug Chamberlain, where Jim spent his 30-year career in Finance after graduating from Syracuse University, and by countless friends who have been an incredible support to Jim and his family before and during his illness.

Jim will be remembered for his keen sense of humor, biting wit, heart-melting smile and incredible generosity and selflessness. Jim was a quiet leader who preferred to lift up others rather than himself. He spent his adult life most comfortable in the role of caretaker and mentor both in work and life. He was loved by all who knew him.

A funeral service will be held at Temple Beth Elohim, 10 Bethel Road, Wellesley, on Wednesday, October 4th, 2023, at 10:00am. Interment will follow at Sharon Memorial Park. Shiva at Beth Elohim will follow the burial from 1:00-3:00. Shiva will continue Thursday, Oct 5th from 1:00-3:00 and 6:00-8:00 at 1501 Beacon St, Brookline in the function room on the 1st floor.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Jim’s memory may be made to the David Reardon Research Fund at Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place, Brookline, MA 02445.