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James Richard Dawson

Hollywood, Florida

Jan 21, 1952 – Jul 16, 2025 (Age 73)

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BORN
January 21, 1952
DIED
July 16, 2025
AGE
73
LOCATION
Hollywood, Florida

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James Richard Dawson, known to all as "Jimmy," 73, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at his home in Hollywood, Florida. Born to Dennis and Virginia (Swords) Dawson in Bridgeport, Connecticut, he graduated in 1971 from Bassick High School, where he met his former wife, but great, long-term...

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We have great memories of vacations and camping trips with Jim and his family. We have the utmost respect for him, he will be missed. Steve & Priscilla

Fair Winds and Following Seas, Shipmate. Your watch is over, rest in peace.

I hadn´t talked to Jimmy in a long time but I always thought about him and some of the crazy things we did together. Rest in peace buddy.

Sad day for all who knew Jim, my brother in law. Jim had a big heart. RIP!

Gone, way too soon. Condolences to Jimmy´s family and friends. Your words of encouragement have been most appreciated Jimmy. Bless you in the big meeting upstairs.

I just wanted to offer my condolences to Jimmy`s family. I am one of the many people that he helped in AA. His strength and his humor were comforting, and I will miss him.

We are so sorry to hear about Jim, We both worked with him back in the day, And were friends. He loved his family . We´ll be praying for you all to have the strength to get you through this difficult time.

I met Jimmy when I started working at UPS in Bridgeport. He definitely was a funny character, we had great times outside of work as well. He will be missed by all. My condolences to his family.

What a loss for so many. He helped so many people get their lives together and always had a kind word for me. What a truly great man.