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JIMMY ROMERO Obituary
Jimmy Romero, beloved son, brother, uncle and friend died January 22, 2019 in Gainesville, FL. He was 54 years old.
Jimmy's story began September 15, 1964. He was the youngest and only son of Davilita Rodriguez and Eleuterio Romero. Jimmy was born in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. Jimmy was adored by his parents and sisters. Jimmy's family traveled from Brooklyn, NY to Vieques, Puerto Rico where Jimmy made many lifelong friends and learned to be an auto body technician. Jimmy learned many valuable lessons in Vieques including the rewards of hard work. His work ethic carried into his service in the United States Army. Jimmy spent the last 30 years in Gainesville Florida; where he opened and owned Mends and Blends- Automotive Paint/ Body Cosmetics.
Jimmy lived life to the fullest. He loved his dogs Durango and Duke. He was a member of the Monteocha Baptist Church, a supporter of Alachua County Animal Services Shelter, Florida Baptist Children's Home, Iglesia CCR Vivificados Por El Espiritu and local Veteran groups.
Loved ones that cleared the path for Jimmy are his mother, Davilita Rodriguez and his sisters, Joanne and Jeanette Romero.
He is survived by his father, Eleuterio Romero, stepmother Milagros Cortes Romero; sister, Yvonne Rauschenbach (Peter), Jennifer Romero (Victor De Jesus); nieces, Kristie Lou Ortiz (Eian Guidry), Christine Nevill (Philip), Maryanne Rauschenbach, Sarah Rauschenbach, Victoria Zoe De Jesus; nephews Noel Jose Colon, Samuel De Jesus and ; grandnieces, Penelope Ortiz, Solei Ortiz-Guidry and grandnephews, Jaxon Ortiz-Guidry and Romeo Ortiz-Guidry.
Arrangements are under the care of Forest Meadows Funeral Home, 725 NW 23rd Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32609.
352-378-2528.
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T-Bone
January 25, 2023
Jimmy I think about you all the time I learned so much from you and Your family ,the fun we had with friends and family where the Best times We like love you and miss you your up there painting those 24KT gold gates we love you always my friend
Terrence
April 24, 2021
Hey brother we love you Jimmy do the do up there brother
May 8, 2019
My entire family send our sincerest sympathies to the family of Jimmy Romero. He was great to work with. We just found out today of his passing. I am pleased to know he is safely in the arms of Jesus. May God Bless you. Joy and Dave
TROY GRANT
February 7, 2019
REST WELL MY FRIEND !
Myra Carle
February 5, 2019
Jimmy was my brother from another mother, lots of awesome memories from our school years. It hurts a lot. I was his imagination lawyer since 5th grade. My condolences for the family and for our class , La Fuerzza82. See you later my friend.
Rebecca Barnhill
February 4, 2019
Jimmy was always a great friend to me and my family. He will truly be missed by all that knew him.
Roger Crase
February 3, 2019
Jimmy was one great guy, always funny and very caring. Will miss that smile and friendship, Rest in peace my friend.
Knut & Sam Westlye
February 3, 2019
Sam & I will miss you your wonderful spirit and passion for life.
Terence Holland
February 2, 2019
Jimmy Romero you were a friend a brother a teacher someone that would always listen, someone that would always help had a heart of gold my Puerto Rican friend is gone we love you brother terence.
Paula Batie
February 2, 2019
Jimmy was a nice man and will truly be missed
James Roe
February 2, 2019
Always an upbeat fellow, he brought good vibes with him wherever he went. He will be missed.
Sabrina Blake
February 1, 2019
Words can't express the hurt that I feel, such a wonderful sincere person with such a giant personality. I will miss our conversations and the long laughs that we shared together but knowing that Heaven has gained a Angel makes the pain easier... Rest in Heaven my friend... Mends and Blends #1 customer....
Carmen Cardona
February 1, 2019
Sorry to hear that such a great man passed away, but may the God that binds up the brokenhearted and comfort all who mourns sustain the family through these sad times (Isaiah 61:12).
Sergei and Charlotte Obukhov
February 1, 2019
Wonderfull and sunny, joyful and helpful person. Especially I will miss him and our conversations about his time in Germany.
Margarita Perez
February 1, 2019
He was a very good and nice person, his special personality made you enjoy him and laugh a lot, he always had something to say to make you happy. Wonderful sense of humor. I am really going to miss him a lot. Rest In Peace my friend.
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