James P. Coffey
December 21, 1963 ~ December 24, 2024
After a long illness, James Patrick Coffey, 61, passed away on Christmas Eve. He is survived by his son, James Ryan, his longtime companion, Sandra Villacampa and his mother, Dorothy Crimmins. Also mourning the loss of James is his sister, Mary Coffey and his brother, Michael Coffey, as well as his nieces, Danielle Bruckbauer, Nicole Coffey, Kathryn Blitz, Eunbi Chung and nephew, Lachlan Coffey. James also enjoyed the time he spent with Elizabeth, Robbie and Gabby. James is predeceased by his brother, Thomas, his stepfather, Raymond Crimmins and his beloved dog, Copper.
James attended Blessed Sacrament Elementary School and Port Richmond High School. He was a bricklayer by trade and a proud member of the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) Local 1.
James always had a smile on his face and was happiest when surrounded by his friends. If his friends needed anything, James would give them the shirt off his back.
There will be a memorial service at Immanuel Union Church at 11 am on Saturday, January 25.
Service
Private Cremation
Memorial Service
Immanuel Union Church
693 Jewett Ave, Staten Island, NY 10314
Saturday, January 25, 202511:00am
Sandra says
I will love you forever!!!!❤️❤️❤️ til we meet again!!!!💔❤️
Charlie Boyle says
Very sorry for your loss may he rest in peace.
Dave Floch says
I don´t remember when I met Jimmy, because it seems that I´ve always known him. We have been friends since first grade, we went to Blessed Sacrament school for eight years and then Port Richmond HS. He would do anything for a laugh, even if it got him in trouble. Like when the two of us got caught by the Fire Marshall in the bathroom of the mini mall, standing on the garbage pail with a lit magazine, setting off the sprinkler system.
Or, when we dug a 5´ deep hole in the path at Northfield and covered it with thin sticks and leaves. When we went back, it was all disturbed. We were bent over fixing it when an old lady showed up yelling “you bastards, I almost broke my f´ing neck”.
We played basketball in his yard, stick ball at Chemical Bank and football pole to pole in the street. And, let´s not forget throwing snowballs at cars at Robert Hall`s Clothing Store on Forest Ave., even the adults would join in.
But, we never got in trouble because we had fake names already made up. The cops would separate us and ask our names. He was always Jim Ciaramello and I was Dave Blake. Sorry Rob and Joe, our neighbors.
We hung out at Northfield, Pinball Inferno & Cullen´s. He was tough as nails.
Whenever I think of Jimmy, I see his shit-eating grin and hear his sadistic laugh.
He was always my friend,
Dave Floch
Beatrice Reilly Jordon says
Dave that was a beautiful tribute made me cry a few tears!! May Jimmys soul rest in paradise. Love to all his family!
Sherri Ajello/Ian Maza says
Rest in sweetest peace Jimmy,Dave Floch I just read this to Ian and we have so many funny Pinball inferno and forest avenue memories of Jimmy and all of you guys.thank you for sharing some of your memories.our deepest condolences to Jimmy’s son Jimmy and his partner of many years as well as the rest of the Coffey family.
Ian maza says
Very nice Dave! One of a kind! Miss the pinball days!❤️🙏🌹
Raymond Castellano says
Jimmy , you were the best of the best. Always quick with the wit and making people laugh.You were also stand up like no other. Ill never forget you my friend. Sandra I’m sending you prayers and condolences.
Donald DeMeo says
Omg,so sorry about James.
I remember when we were kids,and it was my birthday.
I invited the kids from the neighborhood in January and he was the only one who came to my birthday party.
Ann Baldini says
Much love & laughter reminiscing throughout our lives. Sincere condolences MY Sandra and will treasure Jimmy and you with laughter always. Good times, memories always. May you rest peaceful Jimmy. Shine on down…
Marco Castro says
Sleep in Peace Jimmy 🙏.
Gone to soon….
Michele Elia says
May you rest in the sweetest peace .🙏🏻
Jessica Castro says
My deepest condolences Sandra
Rest easy 🕊️🙏🏼🕊️
Ian maza says
Rest in peace, my friend Jimmy. I will never forget all of the laughter that you brought us growing up definitely one of the funniest people on the planet! So many stories and fun times working together.
I remember me, Jimmy and Scrap working together Landscaping and could not continue working due to Jimmy and his crazy sense of humor. Rest in peace my old friend say hello to the rest of the clan on the other side God bless you and your family.❤️🌹🙏
Dawn Rosado says
Rip jimmy you will be missed dearly praying for the family
Dorine Caswell says
Sandra, Aunt Dot, Little Jimmy, Mary and Michael,
I am sad about James. He was always smiling, he always cared, and he was proud of all of us. Heart of gold. I will remember his beaming smile and those sparkly eyes. I swear he could charm his way out of anything. I was just sharing with Mary how some of my most favorite memories as a kid was all of us sitting around Gram and Grandfather’s kitchen table. As a kid it started out pretty boring, but then once Mary, Michael, Thomas and James came in everything changed. I was so excited to see my favorite cousins, the room would fill with laughter, and I always felt good when we were all together. Those memories I will always cherish. Sandra, you meant the world to James. I pray for all of you, cherish the great times, take a moment to cry, but also take a moment to smile. James wouldn’t want it any other way. Love you all! XXOO Dorine, Chip, Carly and Caden