James “Jim” Saret

The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution announces with great sorrow the death of former WHOI volunteer James “Jim” Saret on April 18, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.  He was 93.

Jim was born in Berlin, Germany, on December 29, 1930. He was a Holocaust survivor whose life story was one of remarkable resilience and profound strength.

Professionally, Jim was a skilled electrical engineer and longtime owner of an international sales company. His true passion lay in the arts: he was an avid photographer and appreciated a wide variety of musical genres. He and his wife Barbara were fortunate to travel around the world. Jim’s life was a testament to the power of overcoming adversity with grace and love. His legacy of love, artistic passion, and enduring strength will continue to inspire all who knew him.

Jim’s early experiences as a Holocaust survivor fueled his commitment to education and remembrance, and he also enjoyed his time a s a member of FJC Brotherhood.  Jim and his wife Barbara were WHOI volunteer tour guides for many years. “Jim was an absolute treasure and was meticulous in detail, said WHOI Volunteer Coordinator, Joanne Tromp.  He will be sorely missed!”

Jim enjoyed every day for the last 17 years, here on Cape Cod – His Condo Community, FJC, family/friends, and the beautiful nature all around.

Jim was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He treasured his family and is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Barbara; his children from his first marriage to the late June Saret: Jay Saret and his partner Victoria Felson, Jill Kaplan and her husband Paul, Jeff Saret; and Barbara’s children: Robin Brandt, Eric Brandt and his wife Carolyn, and Sheryl Prince and her husband Michael. Jim was also a proud grandfather to Emily Moloney and her husband Brian; Ross Kaplan and his wife Samantha; Cayla Saret and her husband Josh McGrath; Justin Saret; Dana Brandt and her wife Sierra; Jake Burns and his fiancée Lindsay Carlsen; Zachary Brandt and his wife Erin; Rachel Brandt and Shira Brandt; Elias Prince and Isaac Prince. Additionally, he was a great-grandfather to his beloved Masie and Rhys.

Memorial donations to honor Jim’s memory may be directed to the United States Holocaust Museum: https://donate.ushmm.org/6hRw6kqugUOvJLNKCIbD1g2 and/or Falmouth Jewish Congregation: www.falmouthjewish.org

Yehi zichrono livracha….may Jim’s memory be a source of blessing and may his family and loved ones find comfort as they mourn.”

Information for this obituary is from Jim’s family