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Dennis Fee
September 1, 2024
One of a kind, there will never be another Jimi, he was just that special.
Debbie Jones
September 1, 2023
Love you Jimi.
January 25, 2015
I just found out about Jimi's passing today. We have lost a cheerful and goodhearted soul. I remember him as always ready for a cookout,how he loved fishing and his endless sense of humor and stories to crack us up. Love from Mary and Nick Flacco
Bill & Lynn Collins
January 3, 2015
We just found out today about Jimi's passing. Needless to say we are devastated by the news. We had the honor of knowing Jimi for over 20 years and though we didn't get to the Kraken as often as we would have liked our friendship never changed. We always enjoyed his stories and updates about his wonderful family. You will be missed!!
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September 28, 2014
We love and miss you. Erin & Tony Smith
Steve Blanchard
September 27, 2014
Jimmy I will always remember the fun we had together I hope you see the 20 pound lobsters in the sky like we did at the bar
Peg and Jim
September 16, 2014
Here is a candle for a dear friend and great storyteller. You will be missed. RIP Jimi.
Kristy & Nacho
September 15, 2014
I will never forget when I asked you to "refresh" my drink... and you said " oh, is this your way of getting one for free!" we all laughed! Great times with you Jimi, we miss you!
Robin Daltorio
September 15, 2014
Jimi,I will miss your smiling face...We will all miss your great jokes. Your Family did a Wonderful job today! They made some really cool Beach Rocks with your name on them, Very Special! rest in peace Jimi.
Patty & Larry Taylor
September 14, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers to Jimi's family and friends. Love from Alaska. We spent many st patty's weeks at the kraken with sister and brother in law. Pat & Norma Connors.
sandra & ryan eaton
September 14, 2014
ryan and i will miss jimi's friendship, laughs and support. i can't tell you how deep this loss goes. rest well, my friend, i know you are safe and with great friends.
lee Ann Maltarich Petrozzi
September 14, 2014
Jimi I light this candle for your celebration of Life today and for your birthday, Rest in Peace my Dear Friend
With much Love
September 14, 2014
Jimmy will miss that super laugh..... Jim and Tteri Coker
Donna Volck-Arellano
September 13, 2014
We had so many fun times at the Kraken and you were a BIG part of that! I know you and Jimmy O are together again. You are truly missed. RIP Jimi
Richard/Cindy Ansede
September 11, 2014
Jimmy we will miss you FOREVER, you were the kindest, funniest and the best story teller for 38 years. Our prayers are for you and your family FOREVER!!
Richard & Cindy Ansede
September 9, 2014
Jimi, your devotion to your family has been an inspiration to us for more than 30 years. We will miss your warmth and humor. RIP.
Susanna Addesa
September 9, 2014
The world lost a gentle soul and my heart goes out to your family! So many food memories of my time in California, with you behind the bar and me working slinging those cocktails you made! RIP "Zimi !" as I used to call you. I hope we meet up again someday!
September 8, 2014
JIM, My memory of you being in my home on
Stagecoach when you were a young boy. You and Cheri were always at my home.I am sure my children loved you just as much as Lee and I did.May you rest in Peace. Bonnie Maltarich.
Tracy Maltarich Rohling
September 8, 2014
Jimi, you are a kind soul, I was so fortunate to spend last year with you. We had so much fun remembering all the good times in Ohio. Our thought and prayers are with your family. You are loved and will be truly missed! RIP Jimi
Steve Payne
September 8, 2014
So many good times my brother. So many funny stories. You were a great example that it's about the quality of life, not the quantity. You were a friend to more people than anybody, and you became a North County legend.
September 8, 2014
Jimi you are a kind soul. I was fortunate to spend some time with you this last year. We had a wonderful time remembering all the good old days back in Ohio. You are truly loved and will be missed. RIP Jimi
Jerry Bacall
September 8, 2014
RIP my friend....You and Jimmy O. are together once again...and that's a pair that can beat a full house in anyone's game. Condolences to family.
Lee Ann Maltarich Petrozzi
September 8, 2014
I lite this candy for you my dear dear friend and for his sweet family I pray the Good Lord gives the family strength to handle this time of loss. You will never be forgotten and the memories of our teenage years on stagecoach will for ever be remembered... RiP Jimi we all love you and will miss you my Dear Friend.
Gina Harlow
September 8, 2014
Will remember you and the times we had forever Jimi.
Jim & Gracie Parsons
September 8, 2014
In Loving Memory of a friend who will be remembered for his bigger than life personality. So funny, never knew a stranger and a friend to all. Jimi, you left us all too soon! We will miss you more than words can say. May God bless Patty and the family with peace to go on without you. Thanks for the good times my Buddy, RIP!
September 7, 2014
"We had a good run Lad .... You may be gone but you will NEVER be forgotten. You live on in a little place in my heart ....... "
September 7, 2014
So heartbroken to know you are gone but so grateful that our family got to spend our favorite holiday with you. Fourth of July will always be even more special. Love you Jimbo xO
Dennis Fee
September 7, 2014
Jimi you were one of a kind,there will never ever be another you in my life time,you were that special.Miss you so much bro,we'll meet up again down the road. Love you Bro, Dennis
bruce king
September 7, 2014
Best bar keep i ever knew and a great friend as well. An awesome fisherman with great stories i will hold next to my heart. I will miss you and your good karma forever my friend!
DEBBIE JONES
September 7, 2014
THANK YOU LORD FOR THE MEMORIES. SO VERY PROUD TO CALL HIM A FRIEND. GOD BE WITH YOU PATTY & THOSE 2 BEAUTIFUL BABIES.LOVE & CHERISH YOUR MEMORIES OF HIM.
Virgio C Toninello
September 7, 2014
RIP Jimmy Ford... You touched many hearts!
Tim&Sunny Ryan
September 7, 2014
Thankfully, Jimi's spirit and personality is so strong that it will live with all of us forever; what a great gift. He will be truly missed. RIP
Joyce Taylor
September 7, 2014
I will always, always miss you...
September 7, 2014
Lots of years ago we had the pleasure of making many, many happy memories with Patty and Jimi. They were married in our back yard, with so many friends..PARTY! Later, Katie and Marissa both joined the party, and Jimi was in heaven! He was such a good dad.
Overtime we would lose contact, but he was always ready to reconnect whenever possible.
A good and loyal friend.
You are loved and will be missed.
so much love and condolences to Patty and the girls. (and Sherry too)
Annie (Ansede) Riddle and Sonny Riddle
Big Daddy & Shorty Riley
September 7, 2014
Jimi was "One of a kind". We are so proud to call him a friend.
We will miss him. And he will forever be in our hearts.
Love & sympathy to his wonderful family.
Big Daddy & Shorty
Loren Licht
September 7, 2014
Thank you for the friendship, great times and awesome memories. I will miss you my friend. Rest In Peace and God Bless You!
September 7, 2014
Rick & I will sure miss your smiling face ~ RIP my friend. I'll have a shot of cazadores in your honor.
Boyd Gardiner
September 7, 2014
Godspeed Jimi.... you are missed
Shelley Sullivan
September 7, 2014
You will be greatly missed our thoughts and prayers to the family. Shelley and Joey
Joe Farrell
September 7, 2014
RIP Jimmi
"Fish On & Highball to you!
Debbie Burger
September 7, 2014
You will forever be in our hearts and will never be forgotten.
Susie Fimbres
September 7, 2014
I'm so sorry to hear, what a dear man.
Bill & Lynda Dette
September 7, 2014
Lynda and I miss you. God bless your soul.
Bob Greig
September 7, 2014
Fish on bro !!!
Moe Mackllosky
September 7, 2014
Love and Miss you brother! I will carry on your Legend buddy! Rip, and FISH HARD!
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