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James Coffaro Obituary
November 4, 2020 at age 91. Beloved husband of Dorothy and loving father of Bruce (Pattilynn) and Ric (Sharon). Also survived by grandchildren Eric, Breann, Michael, Andy (Kristin), and Danielle; great-grandson Lucas; several cousins, and childhood friend John Rotundi.
Jim was a Korean War Air Force Veteran and founder of JC Automotive. He was an avid Buffalo Bills fan, snowmobiler, and drag racer.
No calling hours. Service and interment at convenience of the family.
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Joy N. Ferguson (Joy Family)
February 27, 2023
Jim was a "constant" name in our family back in the 60's. He was my young brother (Steve Joy) boss, friend, hero and mentor. This friendship lasted until my brother passed away in 1996 - and Jim ushered his casket. Jim was the utmost gentleman. Always courteous, friendly and with a quick smile. In fact, to the end, Jim showed my sister and I much courtesy and kindness during my brother's funeral...never to be forgotten by us. We all loved and greatly respected this man.
Ric coffaro
October 31, 2021
Miss you every day dad I love you
Ric coffaro
October 15, 2021
Hey dad thank you for the best gift growing up ,thank you for my brother and all you and mom did for us I will truly miss you I love you dad
Toni Cooper
November 29, 2020
Dorothy, Bruce, Ric, and family,
Having just recently heard of Jim’s passing, I’ve taken a moment to reflect on this news. I think of all the times he would joke with us kids and “flip our noses” with his finger. He was the man to go to when our cars were broken and he was a good friend to my dad.
You were all blessed to have him for so long and I hope your loving memories of him bring you peace and joy.
May God bless you all
With love and deep sorrow for your loss,
Toni Giordano-Cooper
Chris Dalesandro
November 10, 2020
To the Coffaro family. I was lucky enough to have Dorothy and Jim as neighbors for 30 plus years. My husband however grew up the family as neighbors. The stories Anthony would tell about growing up with the boys. Mr. C would always have the best stories about all of them and their shenanigans. Later we would look forward to our annual Christmas parties. Mr. C. will be deeply missed. My sincere condolences to all of the family.
Tim Scheidt
November 9, 2020
Bruce, Patti and family,
I'm sorry to hear about your dad, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Michael Karen leone
November 8, 2020
We're sorry to here about your loss Bruce and Rick our thoughts are with you
Joseph Palermo SR
November 8, 2020
DEAR PATTIE, BRUCE, AND RICK . JIMMY GAVE ME ANICKNAME, "' LITTLE ANDE " HE ALSO GAVE ME MY FIRST JOB AT JIMS AMERICAN, AT HTE CORNER OF MY STREET !! LATER IN LIFE I WOULD BE COOKING HIS FAVORITE MEALS AT LASCALAS FOR JIMMY AND PATTIE . IWILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HIM FOR ALL HIS HELP AND GUIDANCE THROUGH MY YOUNGER YEARS . HE WILL BE SADLY MISSED BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN ! MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH JIMMYS FAMILY !
Richard Trovato
November 8, 2020
Bruce Rick and family (friends) My deepest condolence. Jimmy inspired me as a young man (16) when I worked for him at his gas station on Goodman St.
What a great teacher he was. I'll never forget the values he taught me, I really loved working for him. We went snowmobiling, motorcycling and drag racing together. I can say He did it his way. What ever he did , he did it right. He'll surely be missed by all.
Tom Randazzo
November 8, 2020
Bruce & Rick - So sorry for your loss. I know you guys were close with your Dad.
Ignacy Urbanski
November 8, 2020
Bruce and Rick, my deepest condolences as I know how hard it was for me when I lost my dad. I loved listening to your dad recount his colorful life experiences as I waited for my car, he was a self made man and a wonderful hard working role model. Luckily we all were fortunate to know him and I to have you all as neighbors growing up, bugging you all when I was just a kid.
Angela P Coffaro
November 8, 2020
Pat, Bruck and Ric: I'm so sorry to learn of Jim's death. He will be missed. Sending love.
--Angela
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