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James Latona Obituary
James P., Sr. "La"
Chili: Thursday, Jan 3, 2013. Born 8/13/60, James Philip Latona, Sr., to loved ones "La", passed away suddenly at age 52. Jim was a resident of Ogden, Chili and Gates throughout the course of his remarkable life. Jim was a graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology, and went on to become a tremendously successful and well-respected businessman in the Greater Rochester Area. Jim was a partner with the firm Thaney & Associates, CPAs, P.C. for 25 years, a member of RCC, and served on boards for several charities. Jim was best known for being a wonderful husband, an amazing father, and a friend to all. He enjoyed golfing, coaching his son's baseball teams, but most of all, spending time with his family. He is known for his vibrant and infectious smile, and will be missed by many.
He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Karen (Aureli) Latona; children, Danielle (Tom) Hammel & Jimmy; his mother, Philomena Bragg; his mother-in-law, Lise Crevier; brother, Matt; sisters, Jackie (Don) Michlin and Valerie (Ken) Shelter; sister-in-law, Sandy (Gary) Jones; and brother-in-law, Richard (Sandi) Aureli; nieces, Alyssa Michlin and Ashley Aureli; and nephew, Richie Aureli; along with many close family & friends.
Calling hours will be from 4-8 PM on Wednesday, Jan. 9th at the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home, 2771 Chili Ave. Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, Jan. 10th at St. Helen's Church, at 9:30 AM. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the James Latona Baseball Athletic Scholarship Fund, c/o Churchville-Chili High School, 5786 Buffalo Rd., Churchville, NY 14428.
He was one of a kind.
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Gilbert Hale
January 1, 2020
It has been several years since JIM passed away. I do wish he had would have been with us long enough to see the successes we achieved with the business we built where his counsel proved to be so very helpful. I Am hopeful we would have made him proud with how we conducted ourselves.
Al
August 13, 2013
Happy Birthday buddy miss you ,love ya
Laurie Girolmo-Clark
February 7, 2013
Karen, my dear Annabelle, I am so deeply sorry for you and your children for the loss of Jim. We all go way back and you and I go back to 3 year olds. Although we haven't seen each other in a long time, I still want you to know my thoughts and prayers are with you and the kids and how my heart just aches for you. God bless you, Karen.
January 31, 2013
Karen and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Jim was a great guy and I have fond memories of both of you in school. I tried to come to pay my respects, but could not even get to the door of Leo Bean. It made me cry to see how much people loved Jim. Take Care and my prayers are with you. Denny (Mitchell)-Perez
Michael & Gena O'Hara
January 30, 2013
We are so sad too hear of your loss, our hearts & prayers are with you and your family. We just heard when we called to schedule our an appt..Jim was the best, he has been coming over once a year for many years now to do our taxes. Even though we only saw him once a year we had come to know and admire him. What an amazing smile and personality .......he was a very warm and caring person and will truly be missed.
Kathy Neary-Guild
January 20, 2013
Karen - I was so saddened to hear about your loss. My deepest sympathy to your and your family. My prayers are with all of you. Sincerely, Kathy Guild
Rose Vascukynas
January 20, 2013
Karen we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very sad time.
The Vascukynas Family
Rose, Brian, Savannah & Travis
Corrina Gaillard (Fitzpatrick)
January 13, 2013
It saddens me to hear of Jim's passing. I worked with him many years ago and have fond and funny memories of him. He was a great mentor and an even better person. My thoughts and prayers to his family and to his business "family" too.
Lilian Mohr
January 12, 2013
Karen, Danielle and Jimmy
What an inspirational and beautiful service in celebration of Jim's life. A true tribute to a wonderful man. May peace and wonderful memories surround you in this very difficult time. Your lives are forever changed and the pain will be deep. Find strength and comfort in those around you and celebrate every moment you had with Jim.
He will be watching down on you with a smile.
God Bless.
Sue Hall (Farrell)
January 11, 2013
Karen, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Eileen Barrett-Hovey
January 11, 2013
Karen, Danielle, Jimmy & Tommy. I am so very sorry to here of Jim's passing. I remember Jr. High sitting next to you Karen and Jim behind us hitting on you the whole time. Then as we got older we remet on the Lions football field. You were all so happy as one big loving family. Always willing to help Jim was a good guy. May God watch over you & your newest Angel keep always in your hearts.
Gilbert Hale
January 11, 2013
Jim was a remarkable friend and excellent CPA. We could always count on two things with Jim; Trustworthy advice and a terrific smile. We will miss him, as will all who knew him. His was a life well spent.
Gil & Lynda Hale
January 10, 2013
Thoughts and prayers to the the Latona family. Haven't seen Jim in a lot of years, but he was always a good man...
Jeanine Logan
January 10, 2013
Karen,
I'm very sorry to hear of your loss, my thoughts and prayers of comfort are with you and your family at this time.
Saxon, Secord, Thaney & Assoc.
January 10, 2013
In the small amount of time we actually spent with you, Jimmy, you were truly an amazing person. Your smile, laughter, and energy would lift all who was near you. Your ear for listening and your support at work will be greatly missed by all. Thank you for being the an amazing boss, a friend, and a mentor to the office out of your reach. The FL office would like to give our condolences to Jimmy's family and close friends. May he rest in peace and smile from the heavens above like he would here with us.
Vito & Sheila
January 10, 2013
Karen, Jimmy, Danielle and Tom- Words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss. Rochester has lost a very special person that will be missed by many..
La-- I can only thank God for having know you my friend-- R.I.P
January 10, 2013
Karen and family,
Our sincerest sympathies on the loss of Jim. He was a great man, sorry I missed you yesterday, came down with a virus and did not want to get the family sick. Alphonse and ChrisAnn Sasso
John and Laurie Guerin
January 10, 2013
Karen and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are truly so sorry for your loss.
Ben Barrow
January 10, 2013
I can honestly say I have never met another person like Jim. I do not believe I ever saw him around the ball diamond without the biggest smile on his face. I am grateful to have had the chance to get to know him a little through Legion ball last year. Jim will be greatly missed! He had a great life and now leaves an incredible legacy!
Doug Wayne
January 10, 2013
I had been a client of Jim's for many years and got to know him over that time. He was a great guy and I am shocked and saddened by his way-to-early passing. My sincerest condolences to your entire family for this incredible loss.
Danielle (Schoen) Foringer
January 10, 2013
Karen, Danielle, & Jimmy,
I am so sorry for your loss. I was looking back at my wedding photos and every one that he was in, he was smiling. That is how I will remember him. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Darcy Williams (CCSHS)
January 10, 2013
To the Latona family:
My deepest sympathies to all of you at this very difficult time. May the love you shared and the comforting presence of friends and family give you strength today and in the future.
Nancy Andrews
January 9, 2013
You don't know me, I manage Fort Hill liquor Store near Strong Hospital. Jim bought a bottle of Sutter Home White Zinfandel every couple of weeks or so from us. I never knew his name, but was always impressed with what a great personality he had. When I saw his picture in the obituaries I had to cry. He seemed like he was a wonderful man and a great friend. He always lifted my spirits when he came in. I am sorry for your loss.
Evelyn & Robert Weins
January 9, 2013
Karen and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
January 9, 2013
To Karen and Family,
We were deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Jim. Our prayers are with you. Jim will be missed. May he rest in peace.
Marc and Roberta Johnson
Karen F.
January 9, 2013
Throughout a lifetime memories will never leave the mind. Our teenage years, flipping like a thick book living as neighbors for over a decade, sharing in the births of all our children, our girls 25 years later still like sisters. The endless days, years ...... Changing, growing, swearing, caring. Particularly our infamous deck parties, Jim's stories and booming voice carrying late through the night, our laughter heard by many. We will all never forget. I am so sorry. A bear hug from Jim is a hug always remembered...
Sally Andolina-Suber
January 9, 2013
Karen - My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
January 9, 2013
Vicki Jakubowski class 78
January 9, 2013
Karen you and the childern our in our thoughts and prayers" Jim will
be so missed! You were so blessed!
love&hugs to you!
January 9, 2013
Karen,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Celeste, Nicole, and Rachael DeVries
January 9, 2013
To the Latona Family: We are so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
The Ficarella Family
Sharon Weins
January 9, 2013
Karen & family I'm so sorry for your loss. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Gina Hill
January 9, 2013
To the Latona Family-
I am so terribly sorry for your sudden loss. May you find comfort in one another at this time. May you always feel the presence of such a wonderful man watching over you. Love, Gina Hill(CCSHS)
Peggy and Dennis Wilcox
January 8, 2013
Karen
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Jean Koby (Cervini)
January 8, 2013
May your family find peace in your time of loss. We all have many fond memories of Jim! His smile could brighten any day! So sorry Karen for your loss.
Gates Chili High class of 1979
Leonardo & Pamela Gucciardo
January 8, 2013
Karen and family - We are so sorry about your loss. We have many fond memories of parties that you all attended at Maria and Joe's house. Jim was always the life of the party and his fun personality was infectious. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
January 8, 2013
To my cousin that walked me down the ile at my wedding, that had the best laugh, stickest farts, and the biggiest teethy smile I have ever seen...to the man that use to build forts with me in his room at Lexington and drown me in the pool...that would be there for u no matter what was going on...to his gray car with no set belts that he use to take me everywhere in...to the man that was like a father to me before he had kids of his own and who was a wonderful man and father to his own kids once he had them...your little cousin chrissy loves you and you will be forever missed and loved.— Christina curre, spencerport, New York
Brad & Ann Morningstar
January 8, 2013
Karen, at a total loss for words. Still can't believe it. As you can see with these hundreds of messages. Jim will be truly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. God Bless
Bob Peters
January 8, 2013
To the LaTona Family: My heartfelt thoughts and prayers to you and your loved ones. I first met Joe working for Mike Barnard Chevrolet in the 80's. We clicked right off the bat. Most of our relationship was on the business side. We would get together each year and some times in between for taxes and other business related issues. Every visit and phone conversation was positive and proactive. We always spoke about each others families. What a great guy. “Life without God is like an unsharpened pencil. It has no point!” We know that Jim is in good hands. I will miss Jim.
Mary Watson
January 8, 2013
Karen and Family,,
After hearing the sad news about Jim, John and I reminised about the olden days! There were many hours spent on the ball field that produced fond memories to cherish. It is those moments that bring value to ones life. The messages in this guest book are a marvelous testimony of the great character that Jim had. He made a difference in others lives. He touched people and left his mark. John and I pray for your comfort during this time of great heartache. I pray that you will trust in the LORD and he will direct your path.
God Bless,
Mary &John Watson
Jeremy, Stacy, Kyleigh, Nathan
January 8, 2013
Not everyone can say they lived a fulfilling life. Your smile and kindness brightened more lives than you will ever know. Your life may not have been long and this world is short a truly good man now, but you definitely put effort and love into every moment you were here. For that you will always be remembered. Let us not focus on the grief we feel but rather the blessing to have known such an amazing person. Even if it was brief.
frank buscaglia
January 8, 2013
Karen and family - Jim was a wonderful person although known for being vociferous he was funny, always smiling and a great person to have known.
Lori & Mike Martin
January 8, 2013
Karen & Family,
We are shocked and so very saddened of the sudden loss of Jim. He was an incredible man and will be forever missed by all that knew and loved him. Please keep the wonderful memories with you close to your heart. They will help you to keep him near and feel his comfort as you gain the strength and courage to get through this difficult time. Our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with you and the kids.
Godbless,
Mike and Lori Martin
Todd Pschierer
January 8, 2013
To the LaTona Family: My heartfelt thoughts and prayers to you and your loved ones. I knew Jim many years ago as a teammate on several baseball teams and we grew up on the ball field. Although I lost contact many years ago, I loved our time as youths playing the game we loved.
Mary Anne Stoia
January 8, 2013
Karen & Family: I am so saddened to hear of your husbands passing. May your happy memories bring you some comfort during this difficult time. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Karen Wittman
January 8, 2013
Karen and Family..... the overwhelming number of notes here from all of your friends and family and all who came in contact with Jim will hopefully bring you peace, comfort and joy knowing what an INCREDIBLE impact Jim had on soo many people's lives.. My thoughts and prayers to you Karen and your family ... God Speed Jim.. You certainly will be missed.
Karen Wittman
Deb Jahn
January 8, 2013
Dear Karen, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Praying for strength, comfort and courage for you in this difficult time.
Diann & Bruce Beisheim
January 8, 2013
Dear Latona family,
It has been many years since we've had you as neighbors on West Forest Dr. We will always remember Jim with a smile bigger than life and a gift to make everyone he came in contact with feel special. Love and prayers to all and just remember he will always be in your hearts and the angel watching over you. Dianne & Bruce, MaryJane Beisheim & Laura & Jared Twigg
Mike Dwaileebe
January 8, 2013
My deepest sympathies to the LaTona family. "La" was a great dad, husband, man. I'm priviledged to have known him.
Susan McCannon
January 8, 2013
Please accept my deepest sympathy at this sudden loss to your family. It was apparent to me that your family dynamic was one of tremendous support and joy. Jimmy...I am thinking of you in particular and I have tears for you this week.
Donna Di Martino-Rowland
January 8, 2013
Dear Karen& family, I am so sorry to hear about Jims passing. I knew him as cousin Jimmy. He always had a smile,great personality. Everyone always had nice things to say about Jimmy. I have great memories of our days at Gates Chili. May god bless you and your family. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
tammy& andy dambrosia
January 8, 2013
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
January 8, 2013
Play Ball!
Terence Lucas
January 8, 2013
To the Latona Family, Comfort at your time of need, peace and understanding at your time of sorrow. Our collective thoughts are with you as the healing process begins. Let the love and caring of friends and family get you through the heavy sadness that envelopes you. Time will heal.
Bill Sponn
January 7, 2013
My deepest sympathy to friends and family. Jim's smiles and joy will live in our hearts forever.
Debbie Parks
January 7, 2013
Karen, My deepest sympathy to you & your family. My prayers are with you all. Debbie Parks
Susan Van Dongen
January 7, 2013
Karen & kids - the baseball field in heaven will certainly be more colorful but ours will never be the same. We loved Jim - the VanDongen family
First NameMaryjean Shelter-Pies
January 7, 2013
Karen and All of the LaTona family. I can't even express how deeply sorry I am for your loss. I only met Jimmy a few times and he seemed like a very special man. I hope that good memories and special times with him and knowing that friends and family, like me, care about you and love you, helps to carry you through this most diffucult time. I am always here for you if you need anything. Know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers each and every day. May God watch over each of you. With Friendship and Love, Mary Jean Shelter-Pies (Kenny Shelters' sister)
laurie Brizzi
January 7, 2013
Our thought and prayers go out to the Latona Family. So sorry to hear of your loss.
Laurie Marcella Brizzi.
Taylor and Ryan
January 7, 2013
Karen, Danielle, Tom & Jimmy,
We love you guys so much and will continue to be here for you... to continue remembering the memories, laughing and crying together. Love you all so much. xxxooo
Taylor & Ryan
Lisa (Taddeo) Zimmerman
January 7, 2013
Karen - So sad to hear about Jim. My beautiful memories live on within your hearts. Thinking and praying for your family.
Joe and Mary Del Vecchio
January 7, 2013
Karen we can't even begin to put into words how sorry we are for the loss you and your family has experienced. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, we will miss LA dearly.
Nancy Goodlein-Clowes
January 7, 2013
In memory of the fun loving guy that you were. You will be missed by many. May God bless Karen and your children.
Coach Latona - You were the greatest and we'll never forget you.
Your Coach Tony's Boys
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Janice & Michael Baker
January 7, 2013
To The Latona Family
My Heart is broke as when other's in our Family have passed. We have made it through with the Happy Memories and you'll all make it through again with many many Happy More Memories
My Prayers and thoughts are with All Of You
Love all of you
Contact me Please
Cousin Janice
585-581-2105
The way we will remember him . . .
Jen and Scott Coykendall
January 7, 2013
His smile was infectous and will be so missed!
Our hearts are truly broken.
We are lucky and better people for having known him and having the privilege of calling him our friend. May all the joy and laughter you brought to this world not be drowned in grief, but celebrated and carried on in the way we imagine you would have wanted. Even as we cry for you, we lift our heads and smile for you. Goodbye for now, but not forever. Rest easy, my friend.
Taylor Farruggia
January 7, 2013
Always was a second Dad to me. I know he would do anything for me just as he would for Danielle, Jimmy and Tom. I will miss him so much.
"We have been friends since before we were even born...our Dads went to first grade together!" xxoo Aways in my heart <3
January 7, 2013
Dear Karen, Todd and I are very sad to hear of Jim's passing. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Cindy Hartson
Scott Martin
January 7, 2013
The true measure of one's life is not measured in the number of breaths we take, but by the number of people we positively touch along lifes journey.
Jim's legacy will be one that the number of people he touched positively during life's journey, far out weighed the time he was with us.
My thoughts and prayers go out to his family during this difficult time.
January 7, 2013
'La" Family:
Our Nephew Jim Latona "La" was a great role model!
What this Country needs more of!! We love you dearly and
will never ever forget you!!
Love Uncle T & Suzi Devola
Tom Yeager
January 7, 2013
Dear Latona Family, we are so sorry to learn of this very sad news. Our hearts and prayers go out to your entire family! Heaven received a great guy! God bless you all.
Tom & Candy Yeager (Jupiter, Fl.)
January 7, 2013
Karen, Danielle, Tom & Jimmy - We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Gene has great memories of going to school with him at Gates and playing golf at Caledonia CC with him. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you -
Gene, Wendy, Lindsay & Bobby Wheeler
Andrew Riexinger
January 7, 2013
Karen and Family. I was so sorry and suprised to hear about Jimmy's passing. He has been My accountant and friend for so many years. He lit up the room when he came in. I loved his no socks. I have tons of Jimmy stories and I only saw him a few times a year. I will really miss him. My prayers are with you and your whole family.
Patty Redick-Uzialko
January 7, 2013
My thoughts and prayers to the Latona family. May the loving memories comfort you at this sad time.
Gae Abiuso
January 7, 2013
Karen & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love,
Gae
George Barberi
January 7, 2013
La was a good friend of mine and a fellow CPA associate. I was very distraught to hear this unfortunate news on such a GREAT person. My prayers and thoughts are with his family.
I unfortunately am in Florida until the end of the month. I regret not being able to attend the service.
January 7, 2013
Dear Karen and family - we were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you during this most difficult time. Rick and Lynn Dobosz
January 7, 2013
January 7, 2013
Andrea Serpe-Anderson
January 7, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Lisa Fedele
January 7, 2013
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
paul dalba
January 7, 2013
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Donalee Hills-Farrell
January 7, 2013
Latona Family, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jim DiMartino
January 7, 2013
Dear Latona Family,Please accept my sincerest sympathy in Jim's passing.
I'll always remember his smile & engaging personality & the great times we had playing flag football.
Tom Gantress
January 7, 2013
I only had the pleasure of meeting Jim a few times for some golf outings with Ed Thaney, but I truly liked and respected him, and am so sorry to hear of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of Jim's family.
Sharon Campbell
January 7, 2013
Karen and family - I am so deeply sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. ~Sharon~
David and Cindy Abruzzese
January 7, 2013
Our deepest condolences go out to the Latona family. We extend our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Jim was a blessing to everyone who had the joy of knowing him. He spread happiness to so many and touched many lives. He will be missed but never forgotten.
Phil LaTona
January 7, 2013
Karen,.... Shocked, and saddened.... Jims larger than life personality, and smile will never be forgotten by anyone who had the privilage of knowing him. The LaTona familys thoughts and prayers go out to you, and the children.
January 7, 2013
Karen and family, My deepest sympathy of your loss of Jimmy. My thoughts & prayers are with you.
Teresa & Terry Thaney
January 7, 2013
Karen, Danielle & Tommy, & Jimmy, We are so sorry about Jim. He truly was "one of a kind". We will always remember his smile and laugh, but most of all his larger than life personality. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Dave & Lorri Schoen
Mary Knapp
January 7, 2013
Dear Latona family, so sorry to hear of you're loss,you are in my thoughts an prayers. My deepest sympathy to all of you.
gregg jones
January 7, 2013
My prayers to the family-
January 7, 2013
Karen, Danielle, and Jimmy - we are so very sorry for your loss. Scott, Elizabeth, Tyler and Kristina Decosse
Tammy Carpenter
January 7, 2013
We where deeply sadden to hear of La's passing, taken way to early. Our deepest sympathy to the Latona family.
Ken and Tammy Carpenter
What a GREAT Baseball Coach!
Sue, Dave & Scotty Eisenmenger
January 7, 2013
Karen, Jimmy, Danielle and Tom - we are deeply saddened that Jim is gone. We will always remember his warm smile and what a great man he was to his family, friends and baseball team.
Mary Stek
January 7, 2013
My prayers are with the entire Latona family.
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