James Waltz aka Jimmy Deodato
Monday November 5, 2012 at
10:53 AM
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It's hard not to cry, but I'm not sure why I am ... maybe it's because I am so much like you.
We met only once, and that was enough for me to understand why I am....
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Joanne
Monday June 11, 2012 at
10:00 AM
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To all of the people that were in my cousin's life:
I just want to take this opportunity to thank all of you for taking in my cousin in your home and epecially your hearts. The kind words that were written about him truly touched me and I am glad that you got to know him the way I knew him. Shine on my cousin and play your music with your beloved brother.
Love you always,
your "baby" oousin, Joanne
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Cinda Danna
Saturday June 9, 2012 at
1:43 PM
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Being lifelong friends i am so grateful to have a treasure trove of memories. Everyone knows what a great musican you were but there is so much more to your characture that i would like to address. You were a kind and gentle man with a heart of gold. You had such a charismatic personality that people were naturally drawn to you. We shed a few tears along the way but mostly we found the humor in life and shared so many good times. No one but no one could make me laugh like you. Case in point: I always wanted a house on the lake. We live in a house with a private 9 acre lake. The levy broke and it's now a big old mud hole filled with weeds! You would give me that famous Jimmy Dee smile, with a twinkle in your eye and say "Cindy i think when you prayed for the lake house you shouls have been a little more specific". Then the two of us would double over in laughter. Thank you for leaving me with so many wonderful memories i will treasure until we meet again~Love always Cindy
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James Compton
Friday June 8, 2012 at
6:37 PM
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Jimmy you always told me, when I went to see you.
I reminded you of your brother.
I just wanted to tell you, it would have been an honor to be your brother.
I will miss you so much Jimmy Dee
James
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Chad Danna
Friday June 8, 2012 at
6:36 PM
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Jimmy i am going to miss you. You were part of our family for a long time. It's not going to be the same without you. I know your in Heaven with your Mon, Dad and brother and your happy and well again. That brings me comfort---Always Chad
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Chad Deodato
Friday June 8, 2012 at
4:25 PM
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It's been hard to find words to put on here.. You always put everybody before you especially me. You always had my best interest at heart and I never realized that until now.. I love you more than you could imagine and would give anything to have you back but you are back home now where you feel no pain. I'm glad you got to meet your grandson and to see you smile when you and him were together meant everything to me. I miss you dad.. Your Son Chad Deodato
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Ty plletier
Friday June 8, 2012 at
1:57 PM
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even though i didnt know u long u were still loved. u inspired me to play the piano ur the one who taught me some of the notes and cords and im very good at it and i can read the music now and even play it. if u would have been around i would have never known how to play so thank you jimmy for inspiring me to play the piano. i'll always remember you.
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Madeline Mania
Friday June 8, 2012 at
8:41 AM
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Babe,
I will also remember the good times and the holidays together.
You and Sonny were very special to me.
When I was young I use to sit next to you at the piano and you would
play my song.
When we meet again in heaven "I will walk with you along the avenue"
Love
Madeline
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Joanne Colon
Friday June 8, 2012 at
8:36 AM
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My dearest cousin,
Words cannot say how sad I am. You and your brother was always so special to me. You are no longer alone now and you are with the rest of your family. Rest in peace, dear cousin, I love you and will remember you always.
Your cousin,
Joanne
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Madeline Mania
cpmmania@hotmail.com
Friday June 8, 2012 at
8:28 AM
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Babe,
I will always remember the good times and the family holidays together.
You and Sonny were very special to me.
When I was a young girl I use to sit next to you at the piano and you would play my favorite song.
When we meet again "I will walk with you along the avenue" and you
will be playing the song for me.
Love your cousin
Madeline
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Alexis Pelltier
Friday June 8, 2012 at
1:02 AM
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I wish i could have said goodbye. I came to the nursing home to see you and you were going to pick me a flower that made me feel special. Remember when i made you and Grandma play tea party with me? I put real cookies on the plate and gave you real koolaide. That was fun. I sang for you on my karaoke machine i got for christmas and you were teaching mr notes on the piano. i had a birthday and now i'm 10 years old. i'm going to say my prayers and let you know what i do. i will miss you---Alexis
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Briann Danna
Friday June 8, 2012 at
12:21 AM
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Jimmy, what can i say... I only knew you the last years of your life.And when you passed I heard all the stories about you and your brother, which made me relize..I never really knew you as good as I thought I did. But I didn't need to to love you all the same.The Jimmy I knew first was a voice on the phone, then a grandparents best friend from Florida.When you moved here,you gave me a dog I will always remeber. You helped me pick on my mom and play my own music. It was sad when you could no longer play the piano because of your arthritis, but now you and matt can play together.And the last time I saw you, you were bound to give me a plastic flower because i said they were pretty.. I geuss what i'm trying to say is i'm sorry your gone, but glad you have found peace, I love you and wish you well. Goodbye Jimmy, my grumpy, funny old friend.
`Briann Danna
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Nikki Danna
Thursday June 7, 2012 at
11:38 PM
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Jimmy i can't remember when you weren't part of our family. My Mom & Dad loved you so much and so did i. You always had my best intrest at heart and i always appreciated that. Thank you for your friendship and i will miss you. Love--- Nikki Danna
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Madeline Mania
Thursday June 7, 2012 at
11:13 PM
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Babe
I will always remember our good times together and the family holidays.
You and Sonny were very special to me.
When we meet again in heaven you will be playing the piano and our song ( I will walk with you along the avenue).
Love you
Madeline
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Milton Danna
Thursday June 7, 2012 at
10:57 PM
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You were like a brother to me. I will miss you and think of your often. Matt has his place back, pulling rank on being your big brother. I will miss you kidding me and all the time we spent watching football & baseball games together. It's funny how we miss the little things that end up being our fondest memories. I miss the threes of us sitting aaround the kitchen table having our morning and evening coffee together. I would give almost anything to hear you play the piano one more time ----Milton Danna
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Sherry Compton
Thursday June 7, 2012 at
10:12 PM
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My Friend My Special Piano Man.
My Sweet And Wonderful Jimmy Dee.
I Love You Special Friend Of Mine.
I Can Picture You Playing A Song.
Your Fingers Gliding Across The Keys.
Your Tunes Linger In My Mind.
Now You Can Play All Your Songs Jimmy Dee.
Play Loud And Clear My Friend.
I'll Lift My Eyes To Heaven.
As Your Music Beautifully Flows.
I Will Listen As It Soothes And Touches My Soul.
I Prayed For You And Held Your Hand.
God Took Your Pain Away By Taking You Home.
You Will Be Missed My Friend, Special Piano Man.
Sherry
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Cindy Danna
Cinda_lee@earthlink.net
Thursday June 7, 2012 at
9:47 PM
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Has it really been 40 years ago that i first met you---where dd the time go? You became through the years my very best friend. I will miss your smile and the twinkle in your eye. God gave you the gift of music and when you played the piano you touched the hearts of those you played for. I will see you again one day, until then enjpy your Heavenly life my sweet friend--- All my love Cindy
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Marie Mania Loidi
Thursday June 7, 2012 at
8:56 PM
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Dear cousin Babe....We're going to miss you and you will always be in our hearts..You will always be in our prayers. Love, cousin Marie,Hackensack, New Jersey
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James "Jimmy Dee" Deodato 78 of Jasper, TX. died at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, TX. on June 6, 2012. Cremation services were held at Forest Oaks Funeral Home and Crematory in Jasper, TX. on Friday June 8, 2012. A native of Patterson, NJ. and former resident of Florida he has lived in Jasper for the past seven years. He was a graduate of the Manhattan School of Music and had served his country as a member of the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. Survivors include a son Chad Lejeune of St. Petersburg, FL. and James Waltz. Daughter Jody Mahan of Mamou, LA. Cousins Madelyn Mania, Joanne Colon and Marie Loidi all of Hackensack, NJ. Grandchildren Leeland, Terrence, Jordyn and Devon. Extended Family Milton and Cindy Dana of Jasper, TX. James and Sherry Compton of Woodville, TX. and Ronnie Smith of Sourlake, TX. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. Condolences can be posted at www.forestoaksofjasper.com
