Name: Calling hours for James Nicholas Mittler Ph.D.
Start: 2022-06-03T19:00:00.000Z
End: 2022-06-03T23:00:00.000Z
Location: William J. Burke & Sons / Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes

Mittler, James Nicholas Ph.D. SARATOGA SPRINGS Dr. Mittler, Dr. Jim, "Jimmy" passed away on May 30, 2022. Born in New Jersey, and raised in Ballston Lake, he was the son of the late James and Sandra Mittler. His sudden passing has left a hole in the hearts of our entire community. His smile was infectious and he had the most beautiful blue Irish eyes. Jim married Pilar, the love of his life, just a few short months ago. Jim graduated from Shenendehowa High School in 1989, earned a B.S. in biochemistry from Syracuse University in 1993, his Ph.D. in immunology and infectious disease from SUNY Albany in 2000, completed his fellowship at the Wadsworth Center in Albany in 2003 , and leveraged that education to work in health care. Although a scientist, Jim had a compelling interest in how things worked, and he applied that to the human body. This allowed him to achieve his true passion, to make the lives of people better through healthcare and medicine. He was a lifelong student, teacher, mentor, and friend to so many. Dr. Jim was a pioneer in health economics, and created things that are now standard practice for an entire industry. In 2017, he helped found Peregrine Market Access, a Saratoga Springs-based company dedicated to changing the way healthcare is valued in America. As a partner, and director of medical strategy, he established an ethos of hard work, work quality, and innovation that has shaped the company. Dr. Jim's career was centered around the people he worked with, as well as the patients and clients he served. He was an indispensable, trusted partner, and colleague. If you knew Jimmy, you were fortunate to experience his great spirit and zest for life. He loved travel, adventure, cuisine, wine, and music. He was able to travel the world, but developed such a love for Mexico - the sites, the culture, the people, the food - and it was in Mexico where he found Pilar. Even though he traveled the world, it was his first love, The Adirondacks Mountains, where his heart resided; and, over the last few years spent time at his cottage on the Hudson River in Lake Luzerne. It was important for him to share this with family and friends - boating, wakeboarding, barbequing, and essentially celebrating life. Jim is survived by his wife Pilar and their children Jimena and Nicholas; his twin brother, Todd (Michael and Sophia) of Rochester, and brother Stephen (Julia and Max) of Saratoga Springs; and his community of friends - near and far whom he loved so much. While this is infinitely sad for all of us, help us celebrate Jim's colorful life by wearing your brightest colors this week. If you have a photo of Jimmy, please bring a copy and include your favorite story of him written on the back. Calling hours will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. at the William J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs on Friday, June 3. On Saturday we will continue to celebrate Jimmy's life with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Clement's Church, 231 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs. There will be a Facebook livestream of the service at www.stclementschurch.com. There is a "Support for Pilar, Jimena & Nico" GoFundMe, established to support his children's education at https://gofund.me/7af8ed0d. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Jun. 2, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for James Mittler

10 Entries

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June 4, 2022

To Jim's family and many loved ones,
We had the pleasure of meeting Jim through our son Josh. They were friends for years and when Jim got his cottage on the Hudson ...just a stones throw from Josh's camp we met the fun loving, unassuming, ray of sunshine that was Jim! His Zest for life was contagious. I remember one September....as most of his guests were seeking the comfort of the toasty campfire, I turned to the the loud splash....our Jim cannonballing off his dock. Like a big little kid! He loved life so fully....and brought Joy and Light
to the world. His gift to us all...
a reminder that we must go for the gusto... What an impression he made. A unique, irreplaceable vibration in the world. His blue eyes...full of Love & Hope. An inspiration to all...the festive way he approached Life.
Till we meet again, Godspeed!
Heaven has their hands full now!
We are so happy that Jim found a beautiful special family of his own with Pilar and the children. God Bless them.
And Love, Comfort, and strength to all that loved him.

Jan & Neil Hepner

Scott Maybee

June 4, 2022

Deepest sympathies! Pilar, Todd, Stephen... big long hug to each of you! Jimmy will always be an inspiration to me to live and enjoy life. I´ll always remember his warm big heart, smile, laugh, and always having good times with him.

Shawneee

June 3, 2022

Oh JimI didn´t see you often, but when I did, it was all hugs & Love I will certainly miss that & you...Rest easy now, my beautiful friend Love you forever

Elizabeth Maldonado

June 3, 2022

Querida Pily
No tuve el placer de conocer personalmente a ese hombre maravilloso con el que compartiste y viviste la maravillosa leyenda del hilo rojo, (que supe por ti), el que te regaló una pulsera con las coordenadas de su casa y la tuya, pero lo conocí a través de ti... De tus fotos, tus palabras y el brillo de tus ojos cuando hablabas de él y disfrutabas de sus viajes juntos que compartiste con todos los que te amamos y te queremos aún en la distancia. Sé que no hay palabra en este momento que llene el vacío que te dejó, pero quiero que sepas que estoy cerca abrazándote de corazón . Dios te dé el pronto alivio y paz a tu alma y a tus bellos hijos Bendiciones.

Stan Mudzinski

June 3, 2022

Jim was one of my first hires at Alb Med. He was a bright light and a joy to work with. He had passion and dedication to science, medicine, and life. My sincere sympathies and love to Jim's family.

Timothy Rawlings

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Pattie Parker

June 1, 2022

I didn´t know Jim very well but I did have the pleasure of spending time with him and my son at Jim´s cottage. I´m sad to hear of his unexpected passing and I send my heart felt sympathies to his family. I know that Jim is now living in God´s home, surrounded by angels. May his loved ones find comfort in knowing that.
Pattie

Amy Walker-Banagan

June 1, 2022

Amy Walker-Banagan

June 1, 2022

I have no words. Losing Jimmy so soon will forever leave a hole in our hearts. Jimmy was simply "the best". I will cherish the many memories I have of him from our crazy summer to visiting him at SU to seeing him up in Saratoga out and about during track season. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife, step children, brothers and nieces and nephews. I know Finn and his parents were there to greet him. May he Rest In Peace.

Gayle Balfoort

June 1, 2022

Words cannot express how sad I am for you and Todd at the loss of your beloved brother. Praying for you both and for Jimmy's beautiful wife and children. May God comfort you all during this difficult time.

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