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James Patrick Cuffe Jr.
1962 - 2020
James Patrick Cuffe Jr.
1962 - 2020
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BORN
1962
DIED
2020
James Cuffe Obituary
Greenville, NY - James Patrick Cuffe, Jr., 57, passed away suddenly on Sunday January 5, 2020.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 27 years, Eileen Cuffe (Krell); his mother, Marion Reynolds; his sister, Patricia Cuffe of Ridgewood; his brother, Michael Cuffe and his wife Kimberly of Hillsdale; his nephews & nieces, Rory and Maura Feeney of Ridgewood and Amanda, Sean and Kevin Cuffe of Hillsdale.
He was born in Jersey City, NJ on May 30, 1962 to Marion Reynolds and the late James Patrick Cuffe Sr. He was raised in Hillsdale, NJ, and after graduating high school he served in the U.S. Navy. Following that he attended Herkimer State University of New York and Fulton-Montgomery Community College where he majored in Computer Science. He has worked in technology for his entire career and most recently was an IT Technician for Zones nfrastructure in Menands, NY.
Jimmy was a past President of the Ancient Order of Hibernians in Greene County, NY. He loved music and followed in his father's footsteps to become a Bagpiper later in his life. He had a deep love of Ireland, where his mother was born. During his youth he played ice hockey along with his brother for the Pascack Valley Ice Hockey team. He was an avid NY Yankees baseball fan and loved attending games with his brother and nephews. He enjoyed motorcycles and traveling with his wife, plus attending rock concerts like his sister. He loved spending time with his family and friends. Jimmy will be deeply missed.
A Memorial Mass took place in Greenville, NY on January 11, 2020.
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Tina Kiernan
April 3, 2022
Eileen, I am so sorry to hear about Jimmy's passing. I enjoyed working with you both in yoga class and my heart goes out to you. Blessings.
Art Vernon
January 12, 2020
Jimmy and I have been friends since Jr High. Although we haven't seen each other in person in many years, we have kept in touch through email and Facebook. I'm sorry I couldn't be there for the family at the service. I want to express my deepest sympathies to all of Jimmy's family and friends. Rest In Peace, my friend. God bless you.
Mike Dougherty
January 10, 2020
I will miss your zest for life. Your philosophy of how things work and your sense of humor. God Bless. Playing Box of Rain in your honor.
Patricia Cuffe
January 10, 2020
My dear brother Jimmy. Thank you for being such a wonderful uncle to Rory and Maura. I will miss our conversations about Irish History and a United Ireland. I will miss even more our conversations and sharing of music. We both loved the Grateful Dead and the Rolling Stones, among so many other bands. Wherever you are I hope you are surrounded by music. Give Dad a hug for me and until we meet again.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a
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Maureen Tuohy-Bedford
January 10, 2020
Jimmy Cuffe...Our Cousin...But more importantly, Jimmy was a Treasured Son, Brother, Uncle, Friend and Husband
Jimmy was a Thoughtful, Poetic, Musical Man...who valued Family, Music, His Irish Heritage, The Bagpipes, The Hibernians ~ and Music again
The Words of this Song ~ RIPPLE by the Grateful Dead ~ sort of sum-up my feelings about my Cousin Jimmy..."...LET THERE BE SONGS TO FILL THE AIR..."
May You Rest Peacefully ~ Surrounded by Family, with Good Music playing...<3
Maura Feeney
January 10, 2020
May my Uncle Jimmy rest in peace. Let us never forget the energy he carried with him and his ability to be unapologetically himself at all times. He always stayed true to who he was, shared his passions vehemently, and fought for causes he believed in, serving as an inspiration to those who knew him. I am so grateful and will forever cherish the memories we made together and with the rest of our family. <3
Jimmy & Michael In hockey gear with their Cuffe Grandfather.
Kim Cuffe
January 10, 2020
Maureen Tuohy-Bedford
January 10, 2020
Jimmy Cuffe...A Son...A Brother...An Uncle...A Husband...A Nephew, Cousin and Friend...
Jimmy was a Thoughtful, Poetic, Musical Man...who valued Family, Music, His Irish Heritage, The Bagpipes, The Hibernians ~ and Music again...
The Words of the Song ~ RIPPLE by the Grateful Dead ~ sort of sum-up my feelings about my Cousin Jimmy..."...LET THERE BE SONGS TO FILL THE AIR..."
May he Rest Peacefully ~ and With Music...
Jimmy, Mom & Dad
Michael Cuffe
January 9, 2020
January 9, 2020
Frances Jennings
January 9, 2020
God Bless My Nephew Jimmy.. You will never be forgotten. Always in my Heart..❤ May you Be In Heaven a half hour before the Devil knows you're dead.. (Irish Farewell) Love you Aunt Frances
Michael, Patty & Jimmy
Frances Jennings
January 9, 2020
Jimmy & Eileen
Frances Jennings
January 9, 2020
Jimmy & His Mom
Frances Jennings
January 9, 2020
Jimmy ,Nephews Nieces & Godchild
Frances Jennings
January 9, 2020
Kim Cuffe
January 9, 2020
Kim Cuffe
January 9, 2020
Patty, Jimmy & Michael on Christmas in the late 60's
Michael
January 9, 2020
Michael , Patty and Jimmy at a recent Christmas
Michael
January 9, 2020
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