James A. Gimondo Jr

Albany, NY- James A. Gimondo, Jr. passed away at the age of 89 on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at his home in Albany, NY surrounded by his loving family. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late James (Giralamo) and Angelina Gimondo. Jim graduated from Philip Schuyler High School. He spent his entire working career with Rosch Brothers Construction Company where he made lifelong friends with the men that worked beside him. He loved partaking in sports like bowling (Playdium), handball (YMCA), and softball (where he was one of the original players in the inaugural season at the Charlie Young Park, which he helped build). He especially loved golf, where he spent many hours with friends on the links in the Dubbers Golf League. Jim was a member of the West Albany Italian Benevolent Society for more than 30 years where he and his wife spent many happy times playing bocce and enjoying countless other celebrations at the Club. Jimmy was happily married for 47 years and is survived by his loving wife, Josephine (Memmo Scipione) of Albany. He and his wife enjoyed their travels to Aruba and Puerto Rico and especially those dreamy nights dancing at the Golden Fox Restaurant. Jim married into an instant family, loving his step-daughters as his own. Having never had the blessing of having his own children he embraced his role as father, then grandfather. He attended all of the grandchildren’s sporting events and was their #1 fan. Jimmy was known in the family as “Mr. Fix-It” as he would often be called upon to repair, rebuild, invent, and downright fix anything. And the finished product was always better than new. He is survived by his wife, Josephine, his step-daughters and their spouses, Jo-Ann and Ken Strube, and Judith and Philip Smaldone; grandchildren and their spouses, Josey and Ryan Lawson, Joseph and Ashley Strube, Franklin Strube and Cristina Shepherd, and Samantha Smaldone; great-grandchildren, Beatrice and Leo Lawson, Freya Shephard-Strube, and Everett James Strube; and several nieces and nephews. Jim was predeceased by his parents, brothers Joseph and Salvatore, niece Jeanne Gimondo, and nephew Danny Gimondo. The family wishes to thank Dr. Carmen Giuliano and Community Hospice and their caring staff, and everyone who helped our family through this difficult time. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Jimmy’s family Tuesday, February 21, 2023 11:30 am to 1:00 pm at the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany, NY 12206. His Funeral Service will follow at 1:00 pm. To leave a message for the family please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com Those wishing to remember Jim in a special way may send a contribution to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 2 Pine West Plaza, #202, Albany, NY 12205.

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James A. Gimondo Jr

January 13, 1934 - February 16, 2023