James R. "Jim" Chase
July 17, 1944 ~ December 13, 2021
James R. “Jim” Chase, 77, of Indianapolis, passed away at Community South Hospital on December 13, 2021 with his family by his side. He was born on July 17, 1944 in Kingsport, Tennessee to the late James Roy and Goldie Charlotte (Robbins) Chase. Jim graduated from George Washington High School in Indianapolis in the class of 1962. He then went on to graduate from Marian College, where he played on the basketball team. This is where he met Providence “Provi” Tantillo, a cheerleader for the college. The two wed in August of 1966 in St. Barnabas Catholic Church. Provi preceded her husband in death on September 2, 2021.
Jim and Provi were charter members of St. Barnabas Catholic Church, where he coached both boys’ and girls’ CYO basketball for many years. Truly passionate about the sport, Jim was also a dedicated Indiana University basketball fan. Jim enjoyed golfing and spending time with his family in The Villages, Florida. Jim was very social and enjoyed getting together with friends, especially on the weekends for dinner. A devoted grandpa, Jim never missed the opportunity to support his grandchildren at one of their school or sporting events. Jim’s outgoing personality, sense of humor, and encouraging presence will be dearly missed by those he leaves behind.
Jim is survived by his daughter, Michelle Schoettle; grandchildren, Kevin, Alyssa, Tyler, and Sam Schoettle; his brother, William “Bill” (Linda) Chase; a host of nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.
Along with both of his parents and his wife of 55 years, Providence Chase,Jim was preceded in death by his daughter, Kim Chase and sisters, Barbara Sappenfield and Charlotte Crawford.
Jim’s Life Celebration® Visitation will be Tuesday, December 21, 2021, 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM, at the O’Riley Funeral Home, 6107 S. East Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46227. The Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 2:00 PM in St. Barnabas Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Indiana Parkinson Foundation, 14350 Mundy Drive, Suite 800 #181, Noblesville, IN. 46060. O’Riley Funeral Home is serving the Chase family. www.ORileyFuneralHome.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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We ae very sorry for the loss of your parents. We will always remember them and the family gatherings we shared.
In memory of Jim’s sister, Charlotte
Bob met Jim when he was coaching him in basketball (I believe at Holy Trinity gym), and saw great promise in him. He encouraged Jim to attend Marian College where I attended, believing that Jim had enough talent to play basketball there. Jim went to Marian, made the team, became a Catholic, and met sweet Provi there. Bob and I have always loved them.
Such sad news. Jim was such a Great Neighbor, Parishioner, story teller, team mate and Human! I have so many fond memories of being neighbors with him and Provi! Softball @ St. Barnabas! Drinking beer and listening to the stories after Softball! Seeing him and Provi at Walsh’s pool. Or over at our house. He did so much good for our family with his connections at GM! He ALWAYS had that smile on his face. I don’t ever remember him NOT having that Smile! (except maybe when IU basketball wasn’t playing good while watching the game at Schneiders)!!! He told such good stories and had that accent! Jim will be dearly missed by all of us Lakers! Such a good person and gone WAY too soon!!! Sincere Condolences to Michelle and the rest of the family….
I lost an old friend today. Had a lot of good times when we were young. “ The Goodlet Gang “.
Cherished are the 50 years of memories of our times together, never to be forgotten with Jim and his dear family. I can still hear his laughter, and the roar of the extended family laughing at the funny childhood stories Jim and Bill offered up for us, he will be missed by many.
Jim will be missed! Please accept our condolences and count on our prayers. John and Deb Madden
Jim was a good friend at Truck and Bus. Many people will miss him as will I.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
For 28 years Jim & Provi had to endure living nextdoor to us. Fortunately we shared many of the same ideas and values: Our Catholic faith and involvement at St Barnabas church…Love of family… IU basketball.. cigars and ice cold beer. I will miss the scent of lit cigar wafting over the wood fence and hear him laughing poolside. RIP my good neighbor
Andy is exactly right, Jim and Provi will be dearly missed! What a gift to have known him. Always a smile on his face and ready for a good laugh. Will always be in his debt for all he did for us at GM but more in his debt for being our friend. What a fantastic person in every way. He will be missed but he will always be remembered. Rusty Laker