James T. Pappalardo

I am the daughter of Theodore "Teddy" Accas who passed away in 2010. My father would always tell stories of his friend Jimmy Pappalardo. I believe the were in grade school together. Maybe PS189?

Jim, you were our favorite customer at the Gingerbread Bake Shop in Sag Harbor. We always enjoyed seeing you in the morning for coffee. You didn't care if it was fresh or stale. You were a good friend.

Until we meet again for coffee, RIP.

Love, Linda and Mickey and Matt

Jim was like a father to me; met him when I was in my 20s, working for the City of NY, and have stayed in touch over the years. We sat next to each other for 8+ years and I enjoyed all the stories from the Marines, NY AC, family, his house in the country, his neighbors, etc. Spoke so much about his kids, they were his life, as was his wife. He touched so many people, always with a smile, bought the whole office bagels every payday. A generous, humble man that put a smile on my face...

Our heart breaks for the loss of such a dear friend.We will miss you Jim.

Sadly Jim we knew each other not very long.I will never forget you Jim you soon became one of the best friends I ever had.My daughter could not have a more warm and wonderful man for a father-in-law. My whole family fell in love with you Jim!I will never forget you my friend,God bless you.

Without a doubt, they truly don't make them like Mr. Pappalardo anymore. He is the first parent of a classmate I recall meeting at college, with his big, warm, hearty, welcoming voice and equally big and hearty hugs. He supported every single aspect of the lives of his daughter and his entire family as it evolved, and this extended to making a sincere effort to get to know and take care of their friends and make them feel like family. I recall him deftly arranging a trip LaGuardia for D...

Mr. Pappalardo was a very generous man. I remember playing every sport under the son with his son James. And every day he would walk the neighborhood and check on James and us as a group. If we did not have money or anything to drink, he would go to the store and buy drinks for us. Growing up in the 70's and 80's was a great time in PCV. Even up until the last time I saw him walking down the street, he always has a smile on his face and a destination to get to.

He was a great man...

Jim Pappalardo was more than my best friend's dad. He was there at every important stage of my life, with a twinkle in his eye, a boisterous laugh, a toothpick between his teeth, and a ready bear hug. He always made me feel like one of the family and had a way of bringing a smile to all those around him. Everyone in the neighborhood knew Mr. P, because he was a cheerful fixture, whether sitting on a bench by the playground, at the barber shop across the street, or at the local pizza place,...

I've been friends with Jim for about 20 years in which time I've come to know him as a very big hearted,caring man, he was always bragging about his children and grandchildren. Seems he had an endless supply of stories many of which were about the Marine corps which he was very proud of serving in. Since I was in the Navy I earned the nickname Swabby. I will definitely miss our Wednesday night phone calls and the times when he used to come out and spend time in his Bay Point house. He was a...