James Jerry Xinis
February 19, 1950 – January 26, 2023
James J. Xinis, Jim, passed away on January 26, 2023, at home in Owings, MD, with his children and wife by his side. Jim was the beloved husband of Debbie, throughout their 40 years of marriage; a dedicated, loving and proud father to his daughter Sarah Xinis Boutaugh (Scott), Olney MD; son Daniel, Annapolis MD; and beloved Papou to grandson Jack Boutaugh. He is also survived by his loving brother Anthony, Daytona Beach, Florida.
Jim was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut on Feb 19, 1950 to the late Jerry and Nora Xinis. He was raised in Queens, NY, and graduated from Richmond Hill High School in June 1968. He attended St. John’s University in Queens in 1969 on a partial basketball scholarship and transferred to the University of Maryland, College Park that year and graduated in 1972, with a degree in Economics. He earned a Masters Degree in Healthcare Administration from New York University in 1974.
Jim had a successful career as a healthcare executive over 45 years, beginning at Prince George’s Hospital and Medical Center, until the end of 1983. During that time, Jim met his wife, Debbie Bennett, who was a psychiatric nurse, and married in June 1982. He also established special, enduring friendships while there. After leaving Prince George’s Hospital, he served as the Executive VP at Cumberland Memorial Hospital and Medical Center.
Jim was appointed President and CEO of Calvert Memorial Hospital and Medical Center in Prince Frederick, MD, in 1987, and continued in this role until he retired in February 2015. During his 27 years as CEO, Jim helped transform the hospital to its current standing in the community. His strategic vision helped lead the hospital to the forefront of several major healthcare initiatives including the establishment of several clinical affiliations with major healthcare and academic institutions in the Baltimore/DC region, establishing several joint ventures with physicians and other regional providers in sports medicine, physical therapy, radiation therapy, breast cancer, outpatient imaging and home care. Under his leadership, the hospital added three urgent care centers, a free-standing community health center in an underserved area, three on campus medical office buildings and two medical office buildings in Dunkirk and Solomons MD. Also, during this time, the hospital completed several expansion projects including a new emergency room, new birthing center, new surgery center and ICU, Wellness Center and other major projects. To assist in funding these projects, Jim worked closely with the community in establishing a foundation that raised millions of dollars. He also increased the health system’s workforce by 800 employees. He also earned his Maryland nursing home degree and license making Calvert the first hospital in MD to establish an 18 bed Transitional Care Unit.
Jim became a mentor to many people while at Calvert. He also could not have achieved these accomplishments without the help and guidance of the talented individuals that served with him. He is eternally grateful to all of the staff, at every level of the organization, that helped make Calvert Hospital an integral part of the community. When Jim retired in 2015, he became one of the longest serving president and CEOs of any hospital in Maryland.
Jim was very active in statewide healthcare issues and served in several leadership roles with the Maryland Hospital Association (MHA). In 1996, MHA awarded him its highest honor for distinguished service. Jim also served on the American Hospital Association’s Regional Policy Board. Additionally, he served on various statewide healthcare boards including the Professional’s Advocate Insurance Company and Care First Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s Board. After his retirement, he started his own consulting company, Health Strategies Advisory Group, which assisted small independent physician practices with their business operations and strategic initiatives.
Jim’s greatest joy in life was his family and friends. The family enjoyed many wonderful trips together while Sarah and Daniel were growing up, including frequent trips to Florida and California to visit family. The children’s many activities, sports, and academic pursuits were at the center of his life. He was a very proud dad to say the least. He was also a devoted dad to the family Goldendoodle, Chessie. Jim shared a passion for golf with his son, Daniel, and attended more University of Maryland Terps basketball games than one could count.
During the latter part of his life, Jim battled cancer, undergoing chemotherapy, radiation therapy and a stem-cell transplant. In May 2016, Jim was one of 20 patients in the world to undergo a new type of CAR-T cell immunotherapy trial at NIH. This was a successful treatment, and after becoming cancer free, he devoted his attention and love to cancer support groups, including There Goes My Hero, and the Ulman Fund, and helping individuals navigate their cancer journeys.
The family would like to thank Jim’s incredible medical team, and nursing staff who gave him such compassionate care during his most recent battle with cancer. The hospital that Jim so lovingly helped to grow during his career, became his home away from home during his final days.
Family and friends are welcome to pay respects at the visitation at Rausch Funeral Home in Owings, on Thursday, February 2 between 2-4 pm, and 6-8 pm. A service will be held on Friday, February 3, at 11 am, at St. James Parish, in Lothian, MD. Interment and a luncheon will follow the service.
In lieu of sending flowers, gifts in Jim’s memory may be made to the James J. Xinis Memorial Fund benefiting the cancer care program of the CalvertHealth Foundation at www.calverthealthfoundation.org or via mail to CalvertHealth Foundation, PO Box 2127, Prince Frederick, MD 20678. Also, gifts may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, https://www.hospicechesapeake.org/giving/, or by mail to: Hospice of the Chesapeake Foundation, John and Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Hwy, Pasadena, MD 21122.
Visitation
Thursday, February 2, 2023
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
&
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Services
- Funeral Service
Friday, February 3, 2023
11:00 AM
Contributions
CalvertHealth Foundation – James J. Xinis Memorial Fund
PO Box 2127
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Hospice of the Chesapeake
90 Ritchie Highway
Pasadena, MD 21122
410-987-2003
Condolences
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28 Jan 2023
4:20pm
To Debbie, Daniel, and Sarah-
From our family to yours we offer our condolences and hope the coming days bring you all peace and comfort.
Love,
Amy, Grayson, Cary, Alia, Olivia, and Emma
City
Owings
State
Md
28 Jan 2023
5:31pm
Honored to have been an employee of Calvert Memorial Hospital under his administration.He truly cared about us as his extended family. Heartfelt sympathy to his loving family and praying the precious memories he created carry you through difficult days.
City
North Hampton
State
NH
28 Jan 2023
6:50pm
Our condolences. To the Xinis family, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
City
Calvert County
State
MD
28 Jan 2023
11:08pm
Good Bye my friend, my CEO, my fellow poker player although we talked about it, we did not get to play golf together. Love you man.
City
Owings
State
MD
28 Jan 2023
11:16pm
Sorry I am in Florida so I cannot attend the farewell ceremony
City
Owings
State
MD
29 Jan 2023
2:23am
I worked with Mr. Xinis at Prince George’s Hospital way back when. A very nice man. Condolences to his family
City
Prince Frederick
State
MD
29 Jan 2023
8:28am
Jim, you have always been a great friend to our family. But your personal help and advice during our greatest time of need will never be forgotten. You taught us how to pay it forward and I hope to continue that for as long as we can. I wish Mrs Xinis and the entire family to have all my strength during this difficult time. Please know that Jim was loved by so many and touched the hearts of everyone he met. He will be truly missed.
City
Mechanicsville
State
MD
29 Jan 2023
9:16am
If we’re lucky, we will meet someone we will never forget. Jim is that one person for me. My boss, an admired and respected leader of CalvertHealth Medical Center, and most importantly, my friend. He loved a good joke, loved chocolate, loved his friends and colleagues and always made sure the staff at Calvert knew he was there for them. No one was more committed to Calvert than Jim. My sympathy to Debbie, Sarah, Daniel and family for your loss of this wonderful man.
City
Chesapeake Beach
State
MD
29 Jan 2023
9:59am
I first met Jim at our sons baseball game. From there we became friends. He trusted me to represent Calvert Memorial Hospital at a board member. His leadership and love of the Calvert community introduced me to a whole new level of living life, service, and gratitude. Debbie, Sarah, and Daniel, I am so very sorry for your loss. He shared many stories of your successes along the way and was very proud. He was one of the first people I called on for advice. May Gods peace be with you all during this most difficult time.
City
Flowery Branch
State
Georgia
29 Jan 2023
10:01am
Goodbye to our dear friend Jim. You will live forever in our hearts.
Debbie, Sarah, Daniel, and Anthony, Words cannot express the sorrow we feel. May your many beautiful memories bring comfort to you as you press on in the days ahead. Love, Joan & Don
City
Delray Beach
State
FL
29 Jan 2023
10:45am
Our sincere condolences to you all. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
City
Hague
State
Va
29 Jan 2023
11:49am
To the Xinis Family, our condolences to you all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
City
Torrance
State
California
29 Jan 2023
11:53am
Sincere condolences to the family of Mr Xinis. Being part of Calvert Memorial Hospital for 20 years as a Nurse, was the best experience of my Nursing career. Mr Xinis was the “backbone” of our hospital family.
City
Bear Creek
State
NC
29 Jan 2023
12:42pm
Dear Debbie, Sarah, Daniel and Family,
We are so sad at your loss of your dearest Jim, dearest Dad and Papou. Because of you, he had a life filled full of true love and joy and he was thankful and loved you all beyond measure. He is here in the innumerable acts of goodness he gave in all corners of your life and he is here in the hearts and minds of all his loved ones who will cherish him always. Your Jim, your Dad will continue to be ever present in your minds, cheering you all forward with his love and his smile. Jim’s warmth permeates your souls forever. We send all our love to all of you,
Joanne, Dave, Steve, and Eric Hubble
City
Rockville
State
Maryland
29 Jan 2023
12:44pm
So sorry to hear about Jim. My heartfelt condolences are with you all. May God be with you at this time. You are in my thoughts and prayers
City
Owings
State
MD
29 Jan 2023
5:57pm
An icon in Calvert’s healthcare. He took our small rural hospital to the forefront of the ever changing healthcare system. Jim was a visionary and leader who built what CalvertHealth represents today. He did not differentiate between individuals. All were equally important to him. All who worked with him felt secure with him at the helm. He has left a big hole for many reflecting on how he touched their lives. Strength and prayers to his family and all those hurting from this loss. The Xman will forever be in our hearts ❤️.
City
Solomons
State
MD
29 Jan 2023
6:17pm
Dear Debbie, Sarah and Daniel, Until you meet again, may God hold Jim in the palm of His hand.
City
Henderson
State
NV
29 Jan 2023
7:31pm
The Xinis Family,
I had the pleasure of getting to know Jim during his battle with cancer. He was a very caring man who deeply loved his family. He will be missed. May peace be with your family.
Lisa Pumphrey
City
Chesapeake Beach
State
Md
29 Jan 2023
8:28pm
A leader I will remember. During my two times at Calvert I had the pleasure to work under his leadership. I will treasure those memories and the work we were able to complete with his support. My prayers for peace and love to the family and friends a wonderful man.
City
Chesapeake
State
Va
29 Jan 2023
9:12pm
A true loss for so many. He was a personable and kind leader. My deepest sympathies to his family and all he left behind.
City
Houston
State
TX
29 Jan 2023
10:56pm
I’m very sorry to hear of the passing of Jim. He was a wonderful administrator and kept the hospital on an upward path to greatness. He also worked to keep the hospital from having to be under the umbrella of another institution. CMH had affiliations but remained independent and this was quite a feat in that environment. I knew Jim and his family as lovely people. My heart goes out to Debbie, Sarah, and Daniel as always hey process this enormous loss. God Bless.
City
Prince Frederick
State
MD
30 Jan 2023
9:20am
Condolences to the family of Jim Xinis. I worked with him at Prince George’s General Hospital for several years. He was one of the good guys and was a great administrator. I am sorry to hear of his passing, he did his part in health care.
City
Ellicott City
State
MD
30 Jan 2023
3:50pm
Jim had a wonderful ability to engage with people, and was always interested in what they were doing. He was so supportive and helpful to everyone in our family, and had an astounding ability to remember every detail from a conversation you had with him. He was an amazing hospital administrator and all of Calvert benefitted from his leadership. He treated everyone with respect. He was so proud of his whole family and loved all of you so much. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. He will really be missed by all of us.
City
North Beach
State
Maryland
30 Jan 2023
10:27pm
Heartfelt Condolences. Touched the lives of many and had a smile and a kind encouraging word every time I met him. Just cant believe he is gone.
I will miss him very much.
City
Annapolis
State
MD
31 Jan 2023
7:51am
Our memories of Jim are as a new neighbor, seeing him walking Chessie or watching Jack go exploring along the golf cart path. We know he looked forward to enjoying his new beach home with his wonderful family. He will be missed, and we send our condolences and sympathy to all the Xinis family.
City
Ocean View
State
Delaware
31 Jan 2023
10:35am
Dearest Debbie, Sarah & Daniel,
I am so saddened to hear of Jimmy’s passing. John and he grew up next door to each other and shared a lifelong friendship. We all shared such good times together in the old neighborhood. I am glad he had such a good life. He was so kind to me after John’s death last year…Now the boys are together again….I shall never forget him and all of you.
Love,
Roseann
City
Westbury
State
New York
31 Jan 2023
11:02am
I have known Jim since he first arrived at Calvert Memorial Hospital. I was on the search committee for a new CEO and we made the right choice with Jim! Jim was a wonderful person to work with and was a personal friend of mine as well as a work colleague. I could not have asked for a better boss and the community could not have had a better promoter of Calvert Memorial Hospital. My thoughts and prayers are now with Debbie, Daniel and Sarah as well as his brother Anthony. Although I am not able to attend the funeral, I will never forget the caring and thoughtful person-you will be missed by so many!
City
Newport
State
Maine
31 Jan 2023
7:22pm
I was so very sorry to hear of Mr. Xinis’s passing. I am a retired RN who worked at CMH for 9 yrs first on Level II nights,then the OR.. The picture you have shown depicts Mr. Xinis so well. A warm smile,smartly dressed and radiating a kindness he always carried with him. My favorite memory was one of the Christmas season,working the 7pm-0700 shift. We heard the sound of voices singing and they grew closer and became more clear. There was Mr. Xinis,a smart scarf about his neck,leading a group of carolers through the halls of Level II, that same warm smile upon his face. He lifted many spirits that December evening,likely 1993 or so, and this ole RN never forgot it. That is how I will remember my former CEO and boss. Rest in eternal peace,Mr. Xinis. My sincere condolences to his family.
City
Hollywood,
State
MD
31 Jan 2023
11:38am
To the Xinis Family, Jim was along time friend and colleague and Bob Sloan called me about his death, what a loss. He was a great CEO, friend and colleague. I admired and appreciated him so much and could see there were so many others who felt the same way. Be assured of my prayers for him and the whole family, may God reward his great service to the many patients whose care he presided over. Blessings, Sr Carol Keehan
City
Bladensburg
State
MD
31 Jan 2023
12:36pm
We are very sorry for your loss. Sincere condolences and sympathy from our family to yours.
City
Reston
State
VA
31 Jan 2023
2:38pm
Jim was a true leader committed to bringing our community hospital into the 21st century. During the 10+ years that I worked at Calvert Health I saw several major renovations to the facility and significant improvements in patient care, all envisioned and initiated by him. He was loved and respected and will truly be missed. My sincere condolences and my thoughts and prayers to his family during this most difficult time.
City
Broomes Island
State
MD
31 Jan 2023
5:29pm
To the Xinis Family, I was very sorry to learn of Jim’s recent passing and my heartfelt condolences to all. Jim was a friend, as well as my insurance client since meeting him at Prince Georges Hospital over 40 years ago. We got to know each other well, played golf many times, and met on many foundation functions. He was a true leader in the business community, and a loving husband and provider to his family. We will all miss him, but his memory will stay with us forever.
Rest in peace my friend.
Alan D. Friend
City
potomac
State
md
1 Feb 2023
10:51am
Debbie and Family, Dennis and I offer our condolences to you and your family. What a wonderful and accomplished man he was in this life – living it to the fullest! Our prayers go up for you at this difficult time.
City
Little River, SC
State
SC
1 Feb 2023
11:47am
Dear Debbie,
We were so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. He certainly gave it the good fight! We were lucky to know him. Memories of poker games and dinner conversations at The Westlawn are special to us. RIP, Jim. He’ll still be watching over your family.
Love,
Jan and Lee Travers
City
Owings
State
Maryland
1 Feb 2023
3:08pm
Jim was a great friend and mentor to me in my Hospital Career. He started a physicians leadership course for the doctors at Calvert to prepare them for administrative and board positions at the hospital. We learned a lot about the business, regulatory, legal and financial aspects of a health care organization, which made understanding the hows and whys of long term and short term hospital planning a lot easier. He showed tremendous interest in anyone he met, and was very interested in learning what was important to the people he encountered on a daily basis.
I had the pleasure of spending time with him and his beloved brother Anthony as we followed the horses from Saratoga to Belmont, Laurel, Pimlico and Churchill Downs. Jim and Anthony had a wonderful mutually supportive relationship which was a great pleasure to observe. We all will miss him and think of him regularly. Condolences to all in his family.
City
Prince Frederick
State
MD
1 Feb 2023
4:19pm
Dear Debbie, Daniel, and Sarah,
The death of a spouse, father, grandfather, brother or friend is a “hurt” so deep that it literally causes one’s heart to ache. Even though Jim has passed on, his contributions to each one of us will live on in perpetuity. Jim will continue to be a shining example of courage, tenacity, and what every person aspires to become. He dedicated a lifetime of service to his community providing insight, direction, and wisdom to everyone he came in contact with. However, more importantly, he gave an abundance of love to his family and to his friends and let’s not forgot his beloved dog, Chessie. Jim gave all of us the gift of inspiration, stories to be told again and again, and lots of laughter, all of which will reside in our hearts forever. For me, Jim was larger than life; he had those special qualities that touched all of us, almost like magic, qualities that made him an exceptional human being. I am so grateful to have had the good fortune to have known Jim for more than three decades and to consider him a friend . Along with you, I will miss his sparkling smile and his vibrant personality. Jim epitomized a life well lived.
With much love,
Dixie Miller
City
Solomons
State
Maryland
1 Feb 2023
11:44pm
Dear Debbie and family,
My heart breaks for you during this very sad and painful time. I pray that you find the strength to get through
the next couple of days.
Jim was truly a wonderful man! Whenever I would see him, he always had that big, beautiful smile, and always made you feel special when in his company.
Thinking of you all so much and hope that one day in the future, you find peace and serenity.
Love, Dawn & Jay❤️
City
Lutherville
State
MD
3 Feb 2023
11:07am
My sincere condolences to the Xinis family. I met Jim when I came to work as a radiologist at CMIC a few years before his retirement and considered him a good friend and colleague. He often stopped by to chat and sometimes bring me a sandwich or salad while I was working late. After his retirement and subsequent diagnosis and treatments he continued to stop in my office to talk. I am grateful that his treatments at NIH afforded him these additional years with his family although not nearly enough. He will be missed.
City
Annapolis
State
Maryland
19 Feb 2023
4:46pm
Jim was a great man – even from our brief interactions years ago – he was a joy to be around. My condolences to the Xinis family.
City
Philadelphia
State
PA
Sort Comments
To Debbie, Daniel, and Sarah-
From our family to yours we offer our condolences and hope the coming days bring you all peace and comfort.
Love,
Amy, Grayson, Cary, Alia, Olivia, and Emma
Honored to have been an employee of Calvert Memorial Hospital under his administration.He truly cared about us as his extended family. Heartfelt sympathy to his loving family and praying the precious memories he created carry you through difficult days.
Our condolences. To the Xinis family, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Good Bye my friend, my CEO, my fellow poker player although we talked about it, we did not get to play golf together. Love you man.
Sorry I am in Florida so I cannot attend the farewell ceremony
I worked with Mr. Xinis at Prince George’s Hospital way back when. A very nice man. Condolences to his family
Jim, you have always been a great friend to our family. But your personal help and advice during our greatest time of need will never be forgotten. You taught us how to pay it forward and I hope to continue that for as long as we can. I wish Mrs Xinis and the entire family to have all my strength during this difficult time. Please know that Jim was loved by so many and touched the hearts of everyone he met. He will be truly missed.
If we’re lucky, we will meet someone we will never forget. Jim is that one person for me. My boss, an admired and respected leader of CalvertHealth Medical Center, and most importantly, my friend. He loved a good joke, loved chocolate, loved his friends and colleagues and always made sure the staff at Calvert knew he was there for them. No one was more committed to Calvert than Jim. My sympathy to Debbie, Sarah, Daniel and family for your loss of this wonderful man.
I first met Jim at our sons baseball game. From there we became friends. He trusted me to represent Calvert Memorial Hospital at a board member. His leadership and love of the Calvert community introduced me to a whole new level of living life, service, and gratitude. Debbie, Sarah, and Daniel, I am so very sorry for your loss. He shared many stories of your successes along the way and was very proud. He was one of the first people I called on for advice. May Gods peace be with you all during this most difficult time.
Goodbye to our dear friend Jim. You will live forever in our hearts.
Debbie, Sarah, Daniel, and Anthony, Words cannot express the sorrow we feel. May your many beautiful memories bring comfort to you as you press on in the days ahead. Love, Joan & Don
Our sincere condolences to you all. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
To the Xinis Family, our condolences to you all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincere condolences to the family of Mr Xinis. Being part of Calvert Memorial Hospital for 20 years as a Nurse, was the best experience of my Nursing career. Mr Xinis was the “backbone” of our hospital family.
Dear Debbie, Sarah, Daniel and Family,
We are so sad at your loss of your dearest Jim, dearest Dad and Papou. Because of you, he had a life filled full of true love and joy and he was thankful and loved you all beyond measure. He is here in the innumerable acts of goodness he gave in all corners of your life and he is here in the hearts and minds of all his loved ones who will cherish him always. Your Jim, your Dad will continue to be ever present in your minds, cheering you all forward with his love and his smile. Jim’s warmth permeates your souls forever. We send all our love to all of you,
Joanne, Dave, Steve, and Eric Hubble
So sorry to hear about Jim. My heartfelt condolences are with you all. May God be with you at this time. You are in my thoughts and prayers
An icon in Calvert’s healthcare. He took our small rural hospital to the forefront of the ever changing healthcare system. Jim was a visionary and leader who built what CalvertHealth represents today. He did not differentiate between individuals. All were equally important to him. All who worked with him felt secure with him at the helm. He has left a big hole for many reflecting on how he touched their lives. Strength and prayers to his family and all those hurting from this loss. The Xman will forever be in our hearts ❤️.
Dear Debbie, Sarah and Daniel, Until you meet again, may God hold Jim in the palm of His hand.
The Xinis Family,
I had the pleasure of getting to know Jim during his battle with cancer. He was a very caring man who deeply loved his family. He will be missed. May peace be with your family.
Lisa Pumphrey
A leader I will remember. During my two times at Calvert I had the pleasure to work under his leadership. I will treasure those memories and the work we were able to complete with his support. My prayers for peace and love to the family and friends a wonderful man.
A true loss for so many. He was a personable and kind leader. My deepest sympathies to his family and all he left behind.
I’m very sorry to hear of the passing of Jim. He was a wonderful administrator and kept the hospital on an upward path to greatness. He also worked to keep the hospital from having to be under the umbrella of another institution. CMH had affiliations but remained independent and this was quite a feat in that environment. I knew Jim and his family as lovely people. My heart goes out to Debbie, Sarah, and Daniel as always hey process this enormous loss. God Bless.
Condolences to the family of Jim Xinis. I worked with him at Prince George’s General Hospital for several years. He was one of the good guys and was a great administrator. I am sorry to hear of his passing, he did his part in health care.
Jim had a wonderful ability to engage with people, and was always interested in what they were doing. He was so supportive and helpful to everyone in our family, and had an astounding ability to remember every detail from a conversation you had with him. He was an amazing hospital administrator and all of Calvert benefitted from his leadership. He treated everyone with respect. He was so proud of his whole family and loved all of you so much. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. He will really be missed by all of us.
Heartfelt Condolences. Touched the lives of many and had a smile and a kind encouraging word every time I met him. Just cant believe he is gone.
I will miss him very much.
Our memories of Jim are as a new neighbor, seeing him walking Chessie or watching Jack go exploring along the golf cart path. We know he looked forward to enjoying his new beach home with his wonderful family. He will be missed, and we send our condolences and sympathy to all the Xinis family.
Dearest Debbie, Sarah & Daniel,
I am so saddened to hear of Jimmy’s passing. John and he grew up next door to each other and shared a lifelong friendship. We all shared such good times together in the old neighborhood. I am glad he had such a good life. He was so kind to me after John’s death last year…Now the boys are together again….I shall never forget him and all of you.
Love,
Roseann
I have known Jim since he first arrived at Calvert Memorial Hospital. I was on the search committee for a new CEO and we made the right choice with Jim! Jim was a wonderful person to work with and was a personal friend of mine as well as a work colleague. I could not have asked for a better boss and the community could not have had a better promoter of Calvert Memorial Hospital. My thoughts and prayers are now with Debbie, Daniel and Sarah as well as his brother Anthony. Although I am not able to attend the funeral, I will never forget the caring and thoughtful person-you will be missed by so many!
I was so very sorry to hear of Mr. Xinis’s passing. I am a retired RN who worked at CMH for 9 yrs first on Level II nights,then the OR.. The picture you have shown depicts Mr. Xinis so well. A warm smile,smartly dressed and radiating a kindness he always carried with him. My favorite memory was one of the Christmas season,working the 7pm-0700 shift. We heard the sound of voices singing and they grew closer and became more clear. There was Mr. Xinis,a smart scarf about his neck,leading a group of carolers through the halls of Level II, that same warm smile upon his face. He lifted many spirits that December evening,likely 1993 or so, and this ole RN never forgot it. That is how I will remember my former CEO and boss. Rest in eternal peace,Mr. Xinis. My sincere condolences to his family.
To the Xinis Family, Jim was along time friend and colleague and Bob Sloan called me about his death, what a loss. He was a great CEO, friend and colleague. I admired and appreciated him so much and could see there were so many others who felt the same way. Be assured of my prayers for him and the whole family, may God reward his great service to the many patients whose care he presided over. Blessings, Sr Carol Keehan
We are very sorry for your loss. Sincere condolences and sympathy from our family to yours.
Jim was a true leader committed to bringing our community hospital into the 21st century. During the 10+ years that I worked at Calvert Health I saw several major renovations to the facility and significant improvements in patient care, all envisioned and initiated by him. He was loved and respected and will truly be missed. My sincere condolences and my thoughts and prayers to his family during this most difficult time.
To the Xinis Family, I was very sorry to learn of Jim’s recent passing and my heartfelt condolences to all. Jim was a friend, as well as my insurance client since meeting him at Prince Georges Hospital over 40 years ago. We got to know each other well, played golf many times, and met on many foundation functions. He was a true leader in the business community, and a loving husband and provider to his family. We will all miss him, but his memory will stay with us forever.
Rest in peace my friend.
Alan D. Friend
Debbie and Family, Dennis and I offer our condolences to you and your family. What a wonderful and accomplished man he was in this life – living it to the fullest! Our prayers go up for you at this difficult time.
Dear Debbie,
We were so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. He certainly gave it the good fight! We were lucky to know him. Memories of poker games and dinner conversations at The Westlawn are special to us. RIP, Jim. He’ll still be watching over your family.
Love,
Jan and Lee Travers
Jim was a great friend and mentor to me in my Hospital Career. He started a physicians leadership course for the doctors at Calvert to prepare them for administrative and board positions at the hospital. We learned a lot about the business, regulatory, legal and financial aspects of a health care organization, which made understanding the hows and whys of long term and short term hospital planning a lot easier. He showed tremendous interest in anyone he met, and was very interested in learning what was important to the people he encountered on a daily basis.
I had the pleasure of spending time with him and his beloved brother Anthony as we followed the horses from Saratoga to Belmont, Laurel, Pimlico and Churchill Downs. Jim and Anthony had a wonderful mutually supportive relationship which was a great pleasure to observe. We all will miss him and think of him regularly. Condolences to all in his family.
Dear Debbie, Daniel, and Sarah,
The death of a spouse, father, grandfather, brother or friend is a “hurt” so deep that it literally causes one’s heart to ache. Even though Jim has passed on, his contributions to each one of us will live on in perpetuity. Jim will continue to be a shining example of courage, tenacity, and what every person aspires to become. He dedicated a lifetime of service to his community providing insight, direction, and wisdom to everyone he came in contact with. However, more importantly, he gave an abundance of love to his family and to his friends and let’s not forgot his beloved dog, Chessie. Jim gave all of us the gift of inspiration, stories to be told again and again, and lots of laughter, all of which will reside in our hearts forever. For me, Jim was larger than life; he had those special qualities that touched all of us, almost like magic, qualities that made him an exceptional human being. I am so grateful to have had the good fortune to have known Jim for more than three decades and to consider him a friend . Along with you, I will miss his sparkling smile and his vibrant personality. Jim epitomized a life well lived.
With much love,
Dixie Miller
Dear Debbie and family,
My heart breaks for you during this very sad and painful time. I pray that you find the strength to get through
the next couple of days.
Jim was truly a wonderful man! Whenever I would see him, he always had that big, beautiful smile, and always made you feel special when in his company.
Thinking of you all so much and hope that one day in the future, you find peace and serenity.
Love, Dawn & Jay❤️
My sincere condolences to the Xinis family. I met Jim when I came to work as a radiologist at CMIC a few years before his retirement and considered him a good friend and colleague. He often stopped by to chat and sometimes bring me a sandwich or salad while I was working late. After his retirement and subsequent diagnosis and treatments he continued to stop in my office to talk. I am grateful that his treatments at NIH afforded him these additional years with his family although not nearly enough. He will be missed.
Jim was a great man – even from our brief interactions years ago – he was a joy to be around. My condolences to the Xinis family.