Name: Memorial Gathering
Start: 2025-10-04T11:00:00.000Z
End: 2025-10-04T14:00:00.000Z
Location: Weatherhead Young Funeral Home

BORN

October 23, 1989

DIED

September 20, 2025

LOCATION

Brick, New Jersey

Weatherhead Young Funeral Home Obituary

Weatherhead Young Funeral Home - 885 Mantoloking Rd. Brick, NJ 08723

James Francis “Jimmy” Dwyer, age 35, of Raritan, NJ passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at his home. Born in Livingston, NJ, he was raised in Carteret and lived in Toms River before moving to Raritan. He was a 2008 graduate of Toms River North High School before being employed for many years as a Mechanic and Welder with Pierce Eagle in Branchburg, NJ. Jimmy found joy in the ocean. With Surfing, fishing and crabbing being both a passion and a sanctuary. Equally at home with sparks flying in the workshop, he was a talented welder who took pride in his craft. Known for his extreme personality, boundless energy and magnetic charm, Jimmy had a gift for making every gathering brighter. He was always the life of the party, quick with a laugh and generous with his love. To know Jimmy, was to know someone who loved with his whole heart. His memory will live on, not only through the family he held so dear but also in the waves he rode, the friendships he forged and the countless moments he made unforgettable.

He was predeceased by his father, James F. Dwyer in 2024. He is survived by his beloved son, Lucas Johnson of Pascagoula, MI; his loving mother, Jody Elizabeth Izzo and her husband, Al of Mooresville, NC; his girlfriend, Tiffany Karcher of Raritan; his sister, Ashley E. Caldas and her husband, Mark of Brick; his step-brother, Brian Izzo of Colorado; his step-sister, Katie Sadler of North Carolina; two nieces, Aubrey and Addison; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends. Friends may attend a Memorial Gathering on Saturday, October 4th, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Weatherhead Young Funeral Home – 885 Mantoloking Rd. Brick, NJ 08723. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, 1:00 PM at the funeral home. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers can be made in his honor to Surfers Healing (surfershealing.org). To send condolences to the family, please visit his Guestbook at: www.weatherheadyoung.com

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Jimmy...you quickly became much more than a next door neighbor...I feel honored to have known you as a good friend. You were a bright light no matter where you were. I always enjoyed watching you walk down to the river with your fishing pole and headphones on..you were in your element..in your zone. Not to mention you were beyond handsome...kind...funny ..and it was obvious how much you loved Tiffany. See you on the other side brother. You are truly missed.

Catherine Diamente

October 15, 2025 | Branchburg, NJ | Friend

Condolences to all of you. Jimmy was a bright light in the room. He will be missed by all who had the honor of knowing him.

Laura Dier

October 05, 2025 | Toms River, NJ | Family

I will never forget the times we spent together, the lessons learned, the laughter shared, or the brotherhood forged. You were an inspiration to me, always positive and filled with hope even in the darkest of moments. May you rest in peace little bro

Michael Izzo

October 04, 2025 | Asbury Park, NJ | Family

I hung out with Jimmy quite a bit the summer of 2009 after I graduated high school. He was a year older than me at North. I would mostly see him at parties with my friends from Silverton. For whatever reason, Jimmy was just one of those guys that I’d often end up talking to a lot at the parties. To be honest, we didn’t have a whole lot in common but we just got along. When I close my eyes I can picture him standing in front of me with a black t shirt with the sleeves cut off, his warm smiling...

Ben Sweeny

October 02, 2025 | Brooklyn, NY | Friend

Jody & family, We are so sorry for your loss. Sending love and prayers your way.

Judy and Ted Hansen

September 30, 2025 | Manalapan, NJ | Family

Jody, Al, Ashley, Tiffany, Brian, Katie, family & friends, my sincere condolences for the loss of Jimmy. May Jimmy rest in peace in the arms of the angels. God-bless you all. Love, Linda Pagano

Linda Pagano

September 29, 2025 | Lavallette, NJ | Friend

Rest in paradise sending prayers to the family.

Jesus Rodriguez

September 24, 2025 | Carteret, NJ | Friend

I am so sorry to hear this. Cubby and I had such fun memories with you and Ashley at
Our aunt Helen’s house. We always got into such mischief and it was so fun to grow up with cousins the same age. I will miss you, jimmy. You sure had a way to make us all laugh.

-Jess (urban) Irwin

Jess Irwin

September 24, 2025 | Matawan, NJ | Family

We are so very sorry for your loss. We remember all the good times we always had with all of you in Point Pleasant. We have such fond memories of Jimmy, Ashley, and our Diana playing together. Jody, you were always so welcoming to us..Sending all our love to all of you at this sad time...Praying too..Love you...Cousins Karen, Rich and Diana

Karen, Rich and Diana White

September 24, 2025 | Kissimmee, FL | Family

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