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James P. "Big Jimmy" DeGelormo

1949 - 2020

James P. "Big Jimmy" DeGelormo obituary, 1949-2020, New Windsor, NY

BORN

1949

DIED

2020

James DeGelormo Obituary

James P. "Big Jimmy" DeGelormo
December 25, 1949 - April 13, 2020
New Windsor, NY
James DeGelormo, 70, a retiree from NYS Corrections Downstate Transportation, passed away on April 13, 2020. The son of the late Paul and Evelyn (McDonald) DeGelormo, he was born in Cold Spring, NY. He was married to the late Roxanne (Valentine) DeGelormo.
Jim loved hanging out with his son and daughter-in-law. He was a diehard Yankee fan and was crazy about NHRA Drag Racing. He was a member of Gold's Gym in Newburgh, and enjoyed helping out with anything you needed. He loved to run Bingo at New Windsor Country Inn and enjoyed his karate classes!
Jim is survived by his son, James DeGelormo Jr. and his wife Stacia Crisci DeGelormo; his in-laws, Barbara and Gordan Allen, Bruce Washburn and his wife Carmela, and Kenneth Washburn and his wife Anna; many nieces and nephews; his best friend and sons Godfather Joseph Percaccillo: and 4 beautiful grand-dogs. In addition to his wife Roxanne, he was predeceased by his sister, Paulette Donnelly.
Due to the COVID occurrence, services will be held privately, with burial in Cold Spring Cemetery.
To send a personal condolence please visit www.Brooksfh.com or call 845-561-8300.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Times Herald-Record from Apr. 14 to Apr. 15, 2020.

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Sarah Lau

April 15, 2020

So saddened by the passing of jimmy. Lots of love to his family. Jimmy had a great sense of humor Ill never forget.

JOSEPH PERCACCIOLO

April 15, 2020

LOVE YOU JIMMY MY BEST FRIEND. REST IN PEACE.

Kevin Dolan

April 15, 2020

Jimmy! Im sorry for your loss.. God bless . May your dad Rest In Peace . Kevin Dolan

JOE JOE

April 14, 2020

LOVE YOU JIMMY R.I.P.

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