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1935
DIED
2006
James Amodeo Obituary
Born June 22, 1935, in New York, he was the son of the late Frank and Katherine Amodeo.
Mr. Amodeo served his country as a drill instructor for the Air Force in the 1950s. From there, he embarked on a storied career as a disc jockey, dance instructor, insurance and real estate salesman, venture capitalist and college instructor. After retirement, he continued to stay active as a teacher in many of his prior fields, as well as the areas of art and horticulture. Additionally, he volunteered extensively with Sertoma as president and chairman of the Toys for Tots drive.
He became involved in the education of children who are deaf as the director of Camp Endeavor and a library volunteer at the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind. He most recently and passionately volunteered at the St. Johns County Agricultural Center as a master gardener and as a docent and art teacher at the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens. His service to community was recognized through many awards including Sertoman of the Year, Cummer Museum Docent of the Year, Volunteer of the Year at the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind and several awards from the St. Johns County Agricultural Center.
He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Amodeo; his brothers, Jon and Jay Amodeo and predeceased by Michael Amodeo; his sons: Matthew Amodeo and his wife, Jessica, Dante' Amodeo and his wife, Deborah, James Amodeo, Jr.; his daughters: Sabrina Muller, Katrina Cinca and her husband, Anthony, Hope McMath and her husband, Barry Wilson, Beth Wilson, Andrea Peacock and Tara Davis; and grandchildren Nicolas Amodeo; Hayley, Charles and Alexander Muller; Anthony, Adrian and Julian Cinca; Larry Wilson; and Kathryn and Janae Amodeo.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday at Craig Funeral Home. A gathering of family and friends will begin at 10 a.m. with the memorial service beginning at 11 a.m., at 1475 Old Dixie Highway, St. Augustine. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to: Friends of Agriculture Extension Foundation, Inc. 3125 Agricultural Dr., St. Augustine, FL 32092 or the Education Department of the Cummer Museum, 801 Riverside Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32204. Craig Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Amodeo
FR. RENE ROBERT
July 7, 2007
DEAR JENNIFER AND FAMILY,
MAY THE LORD COMFORT YOU AND YOURS. I WILL CELEBRATE A MASS FOR JIM. MAY HE REST IN PEACE.
HIM WAS TRULY AN INSPIRATION TO MANY AND ESPECIALLY THE DEAF PEOPLE.
YOUR FRIEND IN CHRIST,
Christine Wyrick
July 21, 2006
What a memorable and giving man Jim was! And so talented. I told him often that he was a Renaissance man--artist, teacher, story-teller, gardener, and those probably only scratch the surface.
I have known Jim only since November, when I became a Master Gardener. He was a larger than life person, one whom, though I knew him only a short time, touched me with his humor and his gentleness. He was one in a million, one whose spirit will live on in my memory and will always cause me to smile. What a legacy that is!
My love, Linda Farnan(AMODEO)
July 19, 2006
It's hard to know where to begin, I have such found memories of Uncle Jim. Whenever he came for a visit he greeted us with a warm welcoming hug and a big smile.Every time we get a big rain and drive over the falls I remind my kids how when I was about ten Uncle Jim took me and some siblings to climb up the falls right after a heavy rain storm. What a feeling that was to have the water rushing in your face! Uncle Jim always took the time to play with us during his visits he taught me and my brothers how to "properly" play marbles. He was a pretty mean marble shooter.I also have never had a bowl of Butter Pecan ice cream without thinking of uncle Jim and probally never will, Good Stuff:)Please know aunt Jenny and all of my dear cousins you are in my heart and prayers. This has been a difficult time for the family. But, you know I don't think Uncle Jim wanted Uncle Mike having all the fun:) God Bless them both!
Jody Cady
July 15, 2006
My heart grieved with the news of Uncle Jim's illness. Even more so that he passed so quickly - so soon after losing Uncle Mike - we will never be able to understand why things happen as they do...but we can reflect on how our lives have been touched by the presence of those in it. Memories of Uncle Jim are very dear to me - I think back to my childhood visiting on the farm - and his visits here to NY, and the time he always took to know each of his nieces and nephews. Although I cannot be there personally, I am there in spirit. My thoughts and prayers are with all of my dear cousins, whom sadly I do not see nearly enough, now and through the days to come.
HUGS, Jody (Amodeo) Cady
Patty Girvan
July 15, 2006
Jim will be greatly missed as a very caring Master Gardener and friend. May he now rest in peace.
Pam Pahl
July 14, 2006
On behalf of myself personally and also the Board of Directors of the St. Augustine Art Association, I wish to send our deepest sympathy to Jim's family. Jim ran a children's art camp at our Association for quite a while and we all got to know him. Just recently he again helped us with advice and literature on improving our landscaping. He was a man of many talents and was so generous of his time. He also gave me help personally on my own gardening problems; what a lovely guy. He will be greatly missed.
Pam Pahl, President St. Augustine Art Association.
Doug Cole
July 13, 2006
I worked with Jim at WTRY and considered him a good friend. My thoughts are with his family.
PAUL AMODEO
July 13, 2006
TO A FAMILY MEMBER AND LONG NOT FORGOTTEN COUSIN IN THE AMODEO FAMILY MY DEEPEST FEELINGS
Matt & Kari Thayer and Family
July 13, 2006
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Chris Carpenter
July 12, 2006
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Ben Salvo
July 12, 2006
To the family of Frank Amodeo,
My condolences for your loss. I knew Frank and his brother Mike many years ago and I grieve your loss also.
Ginger Bolton Hann
July 12, 2006
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Fr. Rene Robert @ San Sebastian Church
July 12, 2006
In the Prayer of St. Francis, it states.."It is in dying that we are born to eternal life." May the Lord comfort you and yours.
I will celebrate a Mass for the repose of Jim's soul. May he rest in peace.
Brandy Schneider
July 12, 2006
May the road rise to meet you
May the wind be always at your back
The sunshine warm upon your face
The rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again,
May God hold you in the hollow of his hand.
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