Jim Eifler (aka Epackage) obituary

[RIBottleguy]

I just heard last week that Jim, known as Epackage here passed away. He was an avid Paterson NJ collector and longtime member/valued contributor to this website.

Obituary of James Eifler | Festa Memorial Funeral Home

James Harold Eifler, fondly known as "BEEF" and "Jimmy" age 59, a native of Paterson, born on 7/11/1964, passed away on January 1, 2024. He was the beloved son of the late Harold Eifler (2017) and the late Caroline (nee LucaSavage) Eifler (2014). James was a cherished brother to Tammy Barbier...

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[timeandabottle]

Oh no. That is terrible news to hear about. We had many comments we shared back and forth on this site and through e-mail. A big loss for our bottle community. Thanks for sharing the information with us all. Rest in Peace Jim.

 

[nhpharm]

Oh no! I appreciate you sharing this...he will be missed. Even though recently he was less active, epackage has the distinction of having the most posts to this forum at nearly 20,000. He was a prolific sharer and commenter back in the earlier days of this forum and had the most incredible collection!

 

[UncleBruce]

I just heard last week that Jim, known as Epackage here passed away. He was an avid Paterson NJ collector and longtime member/valued contributor to this website.

Sadly never got to meet him except through the web. May he rest in peace.

 

[Csa]

He helped a neighbor of mine locate some Paterson milks from his family dairy. Never met him, but was always helpful. Rest in peace.

 

[ROBBYBOBBY64]

 

[Sitcoms]

While I don't think I ever had the pleasure of interacting with Jim/Epackage, it' obvious from the other posts in this thread that both this community and the bottle collecting community as a whole has lost a good one. RIP.

 

[SODABOB]

I'm saddened to hear about Jim's passing. epackage was an inspiration to all of us and he will be missed. I learned a lot from Jim over the years and always looked forward to his newest discoveries. I can't say for certain, but this link might be to one of his last post. I wonder if he ever got the painting?

Grahams Ale, Burton Brewing Co. Patterson New Jersey. Large Sign.

anybody in here collect Patterson New Jersey Items? LEON.

www.antique-bottles.net

Bob / a.k.a. Sodabob

 

[ROBBYBOBBY64]

I met Jim thru this site. I couldn’t have been more blessed by knowing him. He answered all my Paterson bottle questions without hesitation. Here is one of the bottles I purchased from him.

 

[hemihampton]

Real Bummer, I've probably dealt with him in here for past 15 years. I remember buying old rusty Beer Cans off him he found while Bottle digging about 15 years ago. seemed like a nice guy. He's the same age as me. I always thought he was younger, he looks much younger in his profile pic. Sorry to hear this sad news. Leon.