Carforo, James November 14, 1953 - June 26, 2021

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   Chris Meagher says

   June 29, 2021 at 3:26 pm

   I am saddened by Jim’s passing and send my deepest sympathies to Pat and all of Jim”s family. I worked with Jim over many years. He was a wonderful teacher and devoted union leader and activist for all children and school employees throughout NYS. We will truly miss his great spirit and dedication.

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   Jeff Cassidy says

   June 29, 2021 at 4:05 pm

   Jim was foremost a teacher, and of the neediest children. As a union leader he devoted himself, and at times at great personal cost, to others and their rightful place at work and in their their careers. Beyond his contribution to education and his fellow workers he was my friend and I am deeply saddened to know he is no longer with us.

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   Janet Pagano says

   June 29, 2021 at 6:09 pm

   Pat and Maggie,deeply sorrow for your loss. How was a great friend of mine. He adored his family, and always talked about his devoted Wife and daughter, how wonderful they were to him in his fight for life. I will miss him terribly, and will stay close to Pat and Maggie.. I know you both have a guardian Angel watching over both of you???

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   Cathy Ferrara says

   June 29, 2021 at 7:40 pm

   Dearest Pat & Maggie, what an amazing husband and father and so sad that his life was taken too soon. Jimmy had an infectious laugh and a hearty smile, one that you can always remember. My deepest sympathies and thoughts are with you both. Thinking and praying for you.

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     Liz Pezanowski says

     June 30, 2021 at 7:41 am

     Dear Pat and Maggie, we are so sad for your loss. Jimmy ….always kind with a great laugh and constant smile on his face. He will be missed by many. Please know that we are praying for you. With love, Bob and Liz Pezanowski

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   Peter Miller says

   June 30, 2021 at 6:00 am

   Hi Pat, I remember you from Brookside School like it was yesterday. So sorry to hear this news about your husband. My deepest sympathies to both you and your daughter.

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   JAMES PICCIANO says

   June 30, 2021 at 12:52 pm

   So sorry of my good friend Jimmy’s passing. What a great guy always upbeat with a smile on his face. I have great memories of our trips to Florida together along with the many car shows we went to. Jimmy was always willing to lend a helping hand to who ever needed it. I will miss our times at the cafe having cappuccino and laughter together. My prayers and sympathy to Pat and Maggie God Bless you and God Bless Jimmy.

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   Olga and Manny Chousa says

   July 1, 2021 at 9:02 am

   Dearest Pat and Maggie, and to all family and friends, may you find peace and comfort in your loving memories of Jimmy. We are inspired by your strength, courage, and devotion. Jimmy made the world a better place. He was always ready with a helping hand, a warm smile, and kind words of encouragement. Jimmy will truly be missed by the many fortunate people whose lives he touched.

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   susan Dagostino says

   July 1, 2021 at 1:51 pm

   My dearest Jimmy, Your infectious smile and the kindest soul. You were always there for so many people, touched so many lives and nothing was to big or to small for the ones you loved. You put up a brave battle. Now it’s time to rest peacefully. Don’t worry we will take care of Pat and Maggie. Pat and Maggie I have no words that can every express the loss of Jimmy. He loved you guys more than life. Love and hugs, Susan xo

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   Bill Viloria and Lisa Davis-Viloria says

   July 1, 2021 at 5:11 pm

   So sorry to lose my good neighbor and friend. Jim was and will always be remembered as a great guy. He will be sorely missed. My heart goes out to you Pat and Maggie. Lisa and I will always be there for you whenever you need us.
   Love, Lisa and Bill Viloria

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    Maggie Carforo says

    July 3, 2021 at 12:39 am

    To my dear, dear father,

    “I’m dying. I love you guys.” Those were the last words that my father uttered before his voice gave out. They were directed at my mother and I, but I believe he wanted those words passed on to others. He meant those words for everyone else too.
    Once you became one of dad’s people, you stayed that way, and he would fight fiercely to protect you and help you whenever needed. He always had the answers, he always had a solution. And if he didn’t on the spot, he would find a way.
    I grew up on many stories of people turning to my parents for help with something or another. One such tale involved the child of one of our neighbors, the Groarks. Brian needed supplies for a school project and rather than turning to a craft store, the first thought was to ask mom and dad. On the way to our house from up the road, he turned to his dad and asked “does everybody have a Pat and Jimmy?” That’s just the kind of people they are. The kind of person dad was.
    Not to overuse a line, but dad would have literally given the shirt off his back to a stranger in need, no questions asked. He would spend hours on the phone daily, fighting for one friend’s cause or another. He was often, well, almost always late to picking me up from school because he was so busy helping every person he possibly could. He touched the lives of hundreds, and probably thousands, in at least some small way.
    And despite the innumerable hours he dedicated to helping others, he still found time for us, and especially me. He could be tough on me, but at the same time I know he would have given me the world if he could. He was my biggest supporter and cheerleader, and I’m sure others could say the same. When I first went away to college, I wasted my first semester. I started working, and despite failing at school for a while, he was proud of me. When I finally went back to college after working for several years I was set on making it up to him and my mom for all the trouble I put them through. He was proud of me for going back. He was proud of me for my grades and proud of my growth all around in general. He was always there.
    He let me walk my own path and encouraged me every step of the way. My only regret it that he will never see me graduate, one semester from now. But he was there it’s because of him that I’ve made it to where I am now. It’s because of his unwavering love, altruism, and devotion that so many people have been brought together in mourning his passing. It’s because of and for him that we’ll continue on. So here’s to you, dad. Watch us. Take pride in us, because you’ve impacted everyone you’ve touched for the better. I love you, dad. I love you most.

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    Cousin Richie says

    July 3, 2021 at 12:31 pm

    Dearest Pat & Maggie, the Enderlins are still in shock with this sudden and sad news. My oldest Cousin was always the kindest soul to his youngest cousin and I will cherish the times he would kid me and say, “Richid, what happened to yaw Lakiz” in that ever so soft tone with his wonderful Bronx accent and a smile that went from east coast to west. May you both cherish the million more memories that he provided you and I’m quite certain he has already been met in Heaven’s lobby bar with his Uncle Bob, Aunt Lou, Uncle Mike and of course my Aunt Angie and Uncle Nick. He will forever be sorely missed.

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    Robert Enderlin Jr. says

    July 3, 2021 at 7:11 pm

    I am anguished to hear about my cousin Jimmy. I am so sorry, and shocked. I just heard about Jimmy today, 7.3.2021, or I would have contacted you all sooner. I spent the whole day thinking about Jimmy and my Carfaro cousins, when you came to visit our home in Valhalla for cook-outs when we were in high school, with all of Jimmy’s Bronx Bomber friends, all with appetites for the ages. I will always remember him with a laugh and smile on his face. I just hope he is not in Heaven correcting my grammar in this email….Sue and I send our love, to all of you….Jimmy was the best of us, and I am very hurt to hear of his passing……cousin Bobby