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James Decosta Obituary
James "Jim" Decosta
August 25, 1956-April 11, 2019
DAVENPORT-James "Jim" Decosta, 62, of Davenport, Iowa passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019. A visitation will be held at the Runge Mortuary on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Memorials may be made to the River Music Experience in memory of Jim. A celebration of life will immediately follow Tuesday's visitation at the Circle Tap, 1345 West Locust Street Davenport, Iowa. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rungemortuary.com.
Jim was born on August 25, 1956 in Portland, Maine to William and Dorothy (Coyne) Decosta. After high school graduation, Jim joined the United States Army. Upon his honorable discharge he moved to Los Angeles, California. In 1980 he visited his dad in Davenport, Iowa and decided to call it home. This is also where he met and married his wife of 21 years, Nancy. Jim was a well-known musician, playing with bands such as Phat Head Deluxe, Just Cuz and Hap-Hazard. After 37 years with the City of Davenport working as a mechanic at the WWTP, he retired in July, 2018. Jim was a lifelong member of the Teamsters Union, including 20 years as a head steward.
Jim is survived by his wife, Nancy; sisters, Elizabeth (Kim) Housewright, Joan Decosta and Amy (Steve) LaChance; his fur babies, Nashville and Nelly; and many friends that became family.
Please, in Jim's honor, have a Budweiser and drink to life well lived.
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Ray Conklin
April 7, 2024
Jim was my best friend and I miss him so much to this day!! He was a great musician and I loved watching him play and sing! Him and I use to talk about everything. He was a great man!! RIP my dear friend!!
Anne Pacha
April 15, 2019
Thanks for sharing your gifts of friendship and music! You will be greatly missed.
chad fox
April 14, 2019
you will be missed love ya lots we had lots of fun
Jacob Cooe
April 13, 2019
Jim
Remembering Jim .
Gone but not forgotten. I will always cherish our time back in the day.
The landing, the aluminum boat with the five horsepower Mercury kicker. Let us not forget the 420 sailboat. Sailing Casco bay with all sails holding tightly to the wind. Me thinking my feet were under the hiking straps, they weren't. Straight into the cold bay water. Cousin Jim came about promising to retrieve me. He did, but he couldn't stop. My choice was to grab on or swim to shore. I managed to get onboard. It was wonderful having you as a friend and cousin. I'll miss you lots and love you forever.
My condolences and love to all friends and family.
Jacob Cope
Kid Rock security!!
Raymond Conklin
April 13, 2019
He was my best friend and who ever knew him loved him!!
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2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The Runge Mortuary and Crematory838 East Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA 52807
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