James Joseph Tufo, Jr.
April 10, 1985 ~ April 11, 2009
Resided in:
Fairview, NC
James Joseph (Jimmy) Tufo, Jr., 24, of Fairview, died Saturday, April 11, 2009, in a single car accident. He was born in Margate, FL and had lived in Asheville for six years.
He is survived and loved by his mother, Vicki Tufo; father, James J. Tufo, Sr.; two sisters, Tara Mitchell and Nicole Tufo; grandparents, Jerry F. Rogers and Nancy J. Lambert; two nieces and one nephew.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home. His family will receive friends from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to CarePartners Hospice, PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.
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My condolences to the entire Tufo family. My heart aches for you and you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Ileane Altamura and family.
Vicki, I am so lost for words, which is so unusual for anyone in our family. Just know that I am thinking of you and the rest of my family constantly and wishing that I was with you all.
Tara,Dennis,and family You are in our thoughts and prayers.Coy,Colleen,Dawn Calhoun
I would just like to say that my thoughts and prayers are with his family. Jimmy was one of the kindest and most sincere men that i have ever of had the pleasure of calling my friend. He would do anything for anybody and he will be missed tremendously. I miss you bro!
Dear Jimmy, Vicki, Tara and Nicole,
I am so sorry and sad to hear about Jimmy’s death. My heart aches for all of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Sharon
Jimmy—you have been a great friend through the past 6 years. We only have happy memories, which is the way it should be. We will miss you tremendously, but we know that God needed a strong angel to watch over us!!! We love you and will never forget you!!!
Love,
Crystal and D.J.
Jimmy I don’t know what I should say. I was with you for 3 years on and off. You were my first love. I’m so sorry that you passed away with things you didn’t get resolved. I don’t know what to do if I see him. I want to tell him everything for you! I would have followed you anywhere a few years back. I moved from FL to NC twice. We did so much together I can’t name every good thing about you… just know that I loved you more than anything and I wanted everything for you I wanted you to be happy and I tried really hard to get you there. My Family has your family in their prayers. I was with them when I found out and my Dad remembered the first time you came to my house and he tried to taze you and you took my sister to shield you. My mom took me in her room and asked if I was okay because she knew how I felt about you… she was the one I was went running to. I wish I could have called you for your Birthday or picked you up or not changed my phone number 3 years ago. I wish our last convo went differently. I wish I kept the box of stuff I had. Why did you go out driving? How many times did we talk about that Jimmy? You should still be here today! I called your Mom yesterday and just told her she was definitely your favorite person in the whole wide world. I remember the first day she came to FL we ate at the restuarant on the water and you were talking about her visit forever before that. I met your Moms whole side of the family that week. When your Grandma told me the stories of your childhood right then and there I squezzed your hand so tight and my heart just melted and I just wanted to take care of you forever. I feel guilty even talking like this right now because of where I’m at in my life. I know I will see you again someday…
To all of The Tufo Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Just look at all of our family pictures and remember the great times we had and that were filled with much love. We will not be with you but you know all of us are there with you in spirit. Jimmy was special and will be missed by all.
To the Tufo Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Words cannot express our feelings for you at this time, but know that we are thinking of Jimmy and all his family.
Tim Kay and Family
You all are in my prayers. God be with you.
You all are in my prayers. God be with you.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I love you all.
Richard
We will miss you jimmy….your family is in our prayers….God bless
Jimmys smile,laughter and the way he made you feel when you walked in a room will be dearly missed. my prayers are with his family god bless you all.
My thoughts and prayers are with Jimmys family and friends. I was very saddened to hear of the accident. He was a very sweet and kind guy. Anytime I was around him he always had a smile on his face. He will be truly missed….
My heart is breaking…no, it’s broke. Jimmie was a terrific guy that always had a smile for you. When I go into Wild Wings and he is working, he always took the time to say ‘hi’ and shoot me that contagous grin of his. He will be missed tremendously by all who knew him. I know it will never be the same again.
To Jimmy’s family and friends – we express our deepest sympanthy – Jimmy was our neighbor – he was an extremely polite young man and he always made time to talk to us – we enjoyed his energy for life. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers for healing and comfort. The Sharps, 5 Timberlake Drive
To the Tufo Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you and this tough time. I had so many great memories with Jimmy all throughout High School. He took me to our Senior prom, we had a blast. We were so young and in love. There will always be a place in my heart for Jimmy. I love you and will miss you.
Dear Friends,
Cathy, Megan and I extend our heartfelt condolences at the loss of Jimmy, Jr. We cannot begin to understand the pain your family is experiencing. Be strong and comfort each other.
We are deeply saddened by this tragic accident that has taken a very special person from our lives. May the ‘special times’ shared with him, his infectious smile and personality bring us peace in our hearts and help ease the sorrow & pain in the days ahead.’Jimmy you are a ‘special angel’ that has touched our souls. God Bless You and keep you by his side’. We will miss you dearly!
With all our Love, Sympathy and Prayers The Williams Family xxoo
Uncle Jimmy, Aunt Vicki, Tara and Nicole,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. I wish I could be there.
Love you all,
Stephanie
To Jimmy’s Parents,
My thoughts and prayers are with. I don’t know you nor did I know Jimmy, but I am a bereaved mother and I know the pain and emotions you are going through. With God’s help and your faith he will walk with you as you begin this grief journey. Jimmy will continue to live forever in your heart. If at anytime you want to call me, please do so at 828-890-8227.
Hugs and prayers,
Marisol-always Jose’s mom
The Compassionate Friends
I want to say thank you Jimmy for impacting my life in the way you did. There was something so wonderful in how you made others feel special. In reading others memories it is so obvious you touched many people. That ‘SMILE’ you shared with everyone surely will not be forgotton! I enjoyed seeing how much pride his mother had for him while watching him. I couldn’t help but tell him everytime I saw him just how much he reminded me of my son. He couldn’t help from telling me I always told him that. He was beautiful on the outside…. That’s for sure, but undoubtably beautiful on the inside!
Jimmy, I first met you when you started at The Wing! Even though I’m twice your age, we became friends quickly. It got to where I would come in only when you were working as well as a select few of other co-workers. Jimmy knew what I did for a living and he always looked out for me when I was there! It got to the point that when i was off from work, i would go to The Wing just because the atmosphere was fun and it became my second home. Its like ‘Cheers’! Before I even got to my seat Jimmy had my Rolling Rock sitting on the bar and the rest in ice. Jimmy would also joke and say ‘why don’t you just move in’!!! I saw him last when he was upstairs and he just got back from a short vacation in Hendersonville! Vicky was sitting there and Jimmy was so happy, joking around and just being silly! He was just really happy and enjoying being at work. Throwing ice at everbody and flirting with all the girls! I leaned over to Vicky and said, ‘jokingly of course’ Look at our son!, We can’t take him anywhere!!!! On Saturday I told my wife let’s go to the Wing? She said only if Jimmy is working! I then went to call Jimmy to ask if he was working that night and as I picked up my phone to call, it rang. It was John from the Wing and he broke the news to me. I will miss you Jimmy!!!!
Jimmy, We were texting eachother Thursday, your Birthday was Friday and Saturday you were gone. You always knew how to make me smile. That grin of yours could light up a room. You were such a special person. Not only to me, but to everyone. Wild Wings on a Saturday night will never be the same. Who will I yell ‘Jimmy? Jimmy?’ at? Who knows Im allergic to cherries? Who will drive me home when Im slurring my words? You were a good friend and I will never forget the memories we shared. I will never forget how your eyes squinted when you smiled, or how soft your skin was, or the way you would say my name. Ive heard that ‘only the good die young’..That isnt true at all. Only the best die young, because thats what you were. The best! I remember being at your house when my mom called and told me my Granny died. I remember what you said while I was crying. I remember telling you that I had never been to a funeral before. I remember what you told me on new years eve, the night before my Grannys funeral. I wont forget those words, and my mind keeps replaying them in my head, trying to understand why you are gone. Jimmy, You were a wonderful person. I cherish every single moment I spent with you. The good and the bad. I will never forget you or the happiness you brought to my life.
To Jimmys mother: I met you a couple of times at Wild Wing. I hope that you know that Jimmy loved you dearly and you were by far his favorite person in this world. Your son was an amazing person, and I am sure you had a lot to do with that!
RIP Jimmy!
Jimmy was a beautiful person, inside and out. And the fact that he is gone breaks my heart all over again everytime I think about it. Despite the fact that I’ll miss him more than any amount of words could explain, I’m so grateful I had him in my life.
I send all my love and prayers to Jimmy’s family. I can’t even descibe what he meant to me. He holds very special place in my heart. I will cherish our memories forever but will miss him dearly.
Dear Tufo Family: Our sincere condolences during this extremely difficult time. Jimmy’s presence in our home when he visited our daughter Amanda, was always enjoyed…there would always be laughter. His enthusiasm for life and vibrant spirit made our visits so enjoyable. He was a wonderful friend to our daughter, who is now married with a family of her own in Indiana, and who is also incredibly saddened by his passing. Jimmy will certainly be missed, but we count ourselves very, very blessed to have known him.
Jimmy.. never in a million years did I think something like this would happen to you. It was just the other day you and I were working together putting on a show behind the bar for everyone to watch.. we have been through alot of times together i’ve cried to you, ive laughed with you, I shared New Years with you. My favorite memory with you would be myself being a ‘patron’ in ww and you, luke, and Jen working the bar and me coming over at midnight just loving on all you guys.. we were a big family back there. I am blessed to have spent your last birthday with you. You were an amazing person and a great friend. Its been extremely hard being in Wild Wing with the other bartenders thinking about how much we miss you. It will never be the same place with you gone. You and I have always had such a love/hate friendship in the funnest way ever. We always made it a challenge for each other and I will never forget that. Thank you so much for everything you have ever done for me, you made an impact on my life and will always be missed, loved and remember. xoxo
To Jimmys Family: I give my love and prayers to you guys I know Jimmy was the baby of the family and how much you guys loved him. To Jimmys mother, you are an amazing woman with a beauitful son he will always be remembered and never forgotten.
To Nicole.. I have grown up around you, I knew you before your brother. I want you to know I love you so much and you are in my prayers everyday. I think about all the times with you and Jimmy together at work and just want you to know I love you all and Jimmy will always be missed.
To the Tufo Family and the friends of Jimmy Jr.
My deepest sympathy for all…
May your fond memories give you strength, and know that others care and are praying for you.
Sincerely
Jim Stanton
Jimmy was a wonderful guy that always had a smile on his face! Anytime I needed someone to cut up with one place I knew I would see Jimmy was there behind the bar at Wild Wings. That place won’t be the same without his presence. He will be truly missed by everyone that was lucky enough to have met him. God Bless his family and everyone else mourning the loss of such a great guy!
Dear Jimmy,
Carol and I are deeply saddened by the tragic unexpected loss of your son, Jimmy. I know nothing means more to you than your family. The depth and pain of this loss is unimaginable. We will keep you and your entire family in our prayers.
To the family of Jimmy Jr. I have been friends with Jimmy Sr. for many years. During this time I never had the opportunity to meet with his son but spoke many times about sharing parenting hopes and dreams for our children. When a dream is lost so a part of ourselves. For all of the family my prayers and condolences and may the future allow for healing and love for all of those that remain.
Dr. Ernest and Karen Hackett
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Tufo family.
I was very saddened to hear of Jimmy’s passing and I want you all to know that I am truly sorry for your loss and you are in my thoughts a prayers. He will be missed by many!
Jennifer Wilson (Dr Willoughby’s)
I was very saddened to hear of Jimmy’s passing and I want you all to know that I am truly sorry for your loss and you are in my thoughts a prayers. He will be missed by many!
Jennifer Wilson (Dr Willoughby’s)
Dear Vicki and Jimmy,
I am so saddened by the loss of your beloved son, Jimmy. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I know Lucy will take him good care of him in heaven…With deepest sympathy, Connie Mecca
Jimmy Sr. and Family,
We are deeply sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God bless you during this difficult time.
Jimmy,Vicki,Tara,& Nicole,
Our hearts go out to all of you.I have many fond memories of Jimmy.I remember babysitting him when he was only months old.Him and Jessica learning to ski in Breckenridge when they had bearly started walking,how he idolized Bill.Memories are wonderful things and will help you when nothing else will…My heart is aching for you all….Jimmy you will be missed.
Jimmy & Mariane Conway
Macedonia,Ohio
Jimmy,Vicki,Tara,& Nicole,
Our hearts go out to all of you.I have many fond memories of Jimmy.I remember babysitting him when he was only months old.Him and Jessica learning to ski in Breckenridge when they had bearly started walking,how he idolized Bill.Memories are wonderful things and will help you when nothing else will…My heart is aching for you all….Jimmy you will be missed.
Jimmy & Mariane Conway
Macedonia,Ohio
Jimmy,Vicki,Tara,& Nicole,
Our hearts go out to all of you.I have many fond memories of Jimmy.I remember babysitting him when he was only months old.Him and Jessica learning to ski in Breckenridge when they had bearly started walking,how he idolized Bill.Memories are wonderful things and will help you when nothing else will…My heart is aching for you all….Jimmy you will be missed.
Jimmy & Mariane Conway
Macedonia,Ohio
Jimmy,Vicki,Tara,& Nicole,
Our hearts go out to all of you.I have many fond memories of Jimmy.I remember babysitting him when he was only months old.Him and Jessica learning to ski in Breckenridge when they had bearly started walking,how he idolized Bill.Memories are wonderful things and will help you when nothing else will…My heart is aching for you all….Jimmy you will be missed.
Jimmy & Mariane Conway
Macedonia,Ohio
Jimmy & Vicki,
Our condolences for the loss of Jimmy your son. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both and your family.
I was very sad to hear of the loss of our friend Jimmy. As everyone else has said, he was always happy and making everyone laugh. He was one of the nicest and funniest guys I have ever met and can’t believe this has happened so soon. My deepest sympathy for his family and close friends.
Dear Jimmy and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
To the Tufo family- my thoughts are with you. I have so many memories of Jimmy being in my house with Jessica and his smiling face. Charlene Liddy
My son Luke and your Jimmy were good friends, and Luke spoke to me of Jimmy. I can’t imagine your pain and grief, but please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that your good memories of Jimmy will eventually bring you peace and happiness.
Vicky, Tara and Nicole
I cannot find the words to express my sympathy for your loss. Just know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Kelly Gaddy
To The Tufo Family,
I can’t even to begin to tell you what a wonderful son & brother you have! He was someone I always keep near my heart. I spent a lot of time with him over the last year. We talked a lot. He always told me how much he loved his family. I never got the opportunity to meet you all, but just know when he wasn’t with you. You were in his thoughts. I will never forget that big smile & his true heart! You will be greatly missed Jimmy! I miss you so much already! BIG HUGS TO YOUR WHOLE FAMILY! YOU ALL ARE IN MY PRAYERS.
Heidi Fitzgerald
Hendersonville, N.C.
I can’t find the words needed to properly express how i feel. I lost a dear friend. One whose memory i will carry with me forever. But all of you lost a loved family member. A son, a brother. a cherished person without whom none of our lives will ever be the same. I am so so so sorry for your loss . I am sure you know how special jimmy was. To you, and to all who new him. i feel so lucky to have had him as such good a friend for the time i did. we will all cherish his memory forever. i love you jimmy goodbye my friend
MAN, JIMMY TUFO WAS THE FIRST BEST FRIEND I EVER HAD. I MET HIM IN THE 3RD GRADE. HE MADE ME WHO I AM TODAY AND I AM SOOOOO CRUSHED.. I DONT KNOW HOW I FEEL ABOUT THIS AT ALL.. I AM SHOCKED.. TO HIS PARENTS I AM SOOOO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS AND TO HIS SISTERS I KNEW HOW MUCH HE LOVED YOU AND I KNOW HE IS IN A BETTER PLACE..
I LOVE YOU JIMMY AND I WILL NEVER FORGET WHAT YOU BROUGHT TO MY LIFE…
Words can not express how sorry I am for your lose,jimmy will be missed dearly.He will always be remembered and loved ,my prayers are with you always and your family in this very difficult time.
GOD ONLY KNOWS WHAT LIFE HAS TO HOLD.WE ARE STILL ASKING WHY:But who are we to ask.Just thursday we were asking what was going on with you…NOW TODAY we are asking why did he have to go..WE came saturday to give all the support we could to those hurting just as we were.IT was hard walking in wings knowing u wasnt gonna be there…….BUT U WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTON……..U always had a be careful to offer……Look down on us and keep us strong…we know you are in a better place,and god had better use for you than we did..I always said:HEY JIMMY;just one more thing…SO now i can say…HEY JIMMYY:CAN u give my dad a big hug for me and tell him his baby girl still misses him very much……We all know you gave very big hugs……
TO ALL YOUR FAMILY:MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL…WORDS CANT EXPRESS HOW SORRY I AM..GOD BE WITH YOU ALL IN THIS TIME OF SORROW..AND KEEP YOU SAFE IN HIS ARMS…….HE WILL GIVE YOU THAT COMFORT YOU NEED….HE WILL LIVE ON IN MY HEART….GOD BLESS YOU ALL
Jimmy, Esther, and family, We embrace you tenderly with our thoughts and prayers during your time of sorrow, and think of the eternal glory that has dawned for your loved one… May Our Lord’s Tender Comfort Be Yours- May our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who loved us and by His grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you. II Thessalonians 2:16,17
Aunt Vicki, Uncle Jimmy, Tara, Nick and family~ I’m so very sorry to hear about Jimmy. When I received the call from Jessica the first thing I thought of was Jimmy’s laugh and smile, specifically as he chased us around when we were kids. Jimmy was always able to make you smile regardless of how much trouble you/he was in. I remember several times Jimmy getting a laugh out of Aunt Vicki, as she had her stern face on! Many of my childhood memories have him and the rest of you in them. I will cherish them always. Keep his memories close always. Due to the distance we are not able to make it, but please know we are there in spirit. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Love you always, Kelly (Kevin & Maeve)
To the Tufo Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Little Jimmy will be deeply missed, he was a good boy.
I only had the joy of knowing Jimmy for a year and a half working side by side with him at Wild Wing. Whenever I would come in and Jimmy was scheduled I knew it would be a fun night. He was always able to make me laugh and he always kept things interesting. I’m lucky that I had the opportunity to get to know him, and I feel I am better for it. The world is little less bright without Jimmy in it, and we will all miss him terribly. I am so sorry for your loss, and you all will stay in my heart and thoughts as we all struggle through this difficult time.
I am so sorry for your loss I met Jimmy years ago just briefly through friends but u did not have to know him well or at all to see that he was one of a kind and lit up the room. Im praying for your family again Im very sorry and I cant imagine what you are going through during this heartbreaking time.
our hearts and prayers go out to the tuffo family, we are deeply sadend by the loss of jimmy jr.
Very sorry for your loss- Jimmy was a great guy and will be missed.
Dear Jimmy, Ester and family- my deepest sympathy to you and your family for the loss of your son, Jimmy. I will keep you all in my prayers during this difficult time.
Deepest Sympathy,
Kathy
Jupiter Fitness Center
Dear Jim,
We are writing to extend our deepest condolences to you and your family. We are so sorry to hear about Jimmy. It was our pleasure to have your family as neighbors. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely, Conrad & Carol Damon
Jim, Esther, and family, my heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you during this incredibly difficult time.
Jimmy,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Our condolences and deepest sympathy to Vicki, Jimmy Sr, Tara & Nicole at the loss of your dear son and brother Jimmy Jr.
Dear Jimmy & Esther,
We are so sorry for your loss and send you our thoughts of love and healing.
JIMMY, WORDS CAN NOT EXPRESS OUR SORROW FOR YOUR LOSS,PLEASE ACEEPT OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES.
THE FEINSTEIN FAMILY
Jimmy and Esther – We are so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our hearts and prayers.
Little Jimmy will always be in our thoughts and prayers. Our heads still shake in disbelief, our eyes are filled with tears and our hearts swell with sorrow. He will be missed. All our love to the Tufo gang.
Vicki, I wish I was with you today. I love you all & will continue to keep you in my thoughts & prayers. Hug your mom for me please….We all send our love…Kelly, Scott, Grace, Scott Jr. & Josey.
Jimmy, Vicki and entire Tufo Family…
We are truly saddened by your loss.. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of great sorrow.
Love Jay, Michelle, Josh & Jeremy Guttveg
I remember the first time I met Jimmy at Wild Wings – he extended his hand and told me his name was James. I replied to him that I am usually horrible with names but since my middle name is James that I could remember his name for sure! I have only been a regular at Wild Wings for about six months now, but always looked forward to hopefully finding Jimmy working behind the bar when I would stop in. Jimmy always gave me a smile and a handshake, knuckle knock or elbow bump when I would belly on up to the bar to settle in for a while. Upon leaving for the night after my tab was settled, Jimmy again would send me off with a “Take care and I’ll see you next time!” I am shocked and deeply sadden with his passing and offer my fullest condolences to his family and friends. We all can look forward to finding Jimmy one day again and I am sure that he will smile and give us a handshake, knuckle knock or elbow bump when we get fitted for our wings.
I may have not known Jimmy well, but the times I have gone to the wing and sit at the bar with friends, he always shared that gorgeous smile of his and his innocent flirting. He had such a wonderful presence about him. My prayers go out to you and know that he is looking down on you all. I know we all don’t understand WHY sometimes, but we have to know in our hearts he is in such a beautiful place and where we can all see him some day again. I will always remember him, and you will all be in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless you very much, may you find strength and peace in God above.
Love and Prayers
Coyla Schupbach
Arden NC
Words can not express our sorrow for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family.
Jimmy could put a smile on anyones face, even in the hardest of moments! I will never forget the impact he had on me from the very first time I met him! He was truly a wonderful person and will be deeply missed! My thoughts and prayers are with his family, God Bless you and give you comfort through this very hard time…Jimmy, I know we will see you again someday!!
Please accept my sympathy for your loss. My prayers go out to the family my neighbors. Jackie
Our hearts & prayers are with you. May God be with you all in this difficult time.
Dear Vicki,Jimmy,Ester and the Tufo Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We can’t begin to imagine the sorrow your family is experiencing. Sorry we could not be there in this most difficult of times. Lil’ Jimmy is a good soul and will be missed by all.
Jimmy…the world seems so small without that big heart and big smile of yours. I thought I couldn’t love you as a friend more until I realized that now, you are not only my friend, but your are my angel forever and ever. I will miss you! For the family: Jimmy touched my life in a way that I can’t begin to describe. I miss him and I hope that God comforts in this loss of such a wonderful young man!!
Jimmy and Ester..Our deepest sympathy are with you and your family. We are sorry for your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you.
I am so,so sorry for your loss of your son and brother, and grandson. I share your deep grief and my heart hurts for you. I have suffered a loss like this, and I wish I could tell you it gets better soon. But it doesn’t. You just have to get through a day at a time. My very deepest sympathy.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Jimmy and his family, I have a lot of childhood memories with Jimmy, he will be missed greatly. To Tara and Nicole…my brother (Jay aka Andy Fischer) sends his condolences to you. Vicki and James…you had an amazing son and he will never be forgotten. Jimmy….may you RIP.
My thoughts go out to the family. Jimmy will be missed but always loved!
Jimmy was great friend to me, he was a best friend. He always new what to say and when to say it. He was always there for me and I will truely miss him. I have grown to love him and respect him. His smile warmed my heart and no matter what it always made me feel better. He could hold me in his arms and it always felt like he was lifting my problems away as he would say I’m always here for you. I love you Jimmy and I will miss you so much. I believe one day I will see you again and that will be a great day. Once again I love you and I will miss you!
I just found out what happened to that beautiful boy and I can’t help but think what a waste of such a big spirit, a tremendous heart, and a special individual. My heart breaks for you Vicki,Jimmy,Tara and Nicole and I know nothing can make this loss go away, or even to make the situation better, but they say time heals all wounds, and I hope your grief eases with each passing day. Our prayers are with you all, and I hope to learn one day that little Jimmy had a much higher purpose to fulfill elsewhere, and that was why he was needed now!!!
all our thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the upcoming days, months, and years!
annie, yvette, carly and trevor
This is actually my second time on here… I went to the service and everyone was given a chance to speak and I couldn’t because I was trying not to cry the whole time and I was a little shakey but alot of people who knew him as being the life of the party which he was but my best memories of him were different. He was very sweet and romantic and emotional and affectionate. We were very off and on and everytime we would fight he would leave a cd on my car or doorstep and then I would receive a bunch of voicemails and he would be singing or saying sorry. I could never stay mad at him and sometimes I wanted to. He was also really nervous when we were still getting to know each other. He used to studder a little when we used to talk. He may not want you know this but he baby talked to me alot and was alot alot of things and I don’t know how many of you got to see that part of him but he definitely was a deep guy.
This is also my 2nd time on here. I keep coming back to read what everyone has written. Its obvious Jimmy had many fans! I was unable to stay for the funeral yesterday. After hearing about how everyone told stories, I really wish I could have stayed.
Savannah,
I didnt know you. Jimmy and I were friends, we had spent some time with eachother. Sitting on his porch at the condo, smoking cigeretes when it was 30 degrees outside with blankets wrapped around us on Sunday mornings at 4am after he got off work. He talked about you. We would get into these in depth conversations about life.. (I use to joke with him ‘Wow your pretty deep for a dumb jock’) Your name was brought up often. He really did care for you.
Vicki,
When I saw your face yesterday, all I could say was ‘Do you remember me?’ and hug you. I am a mother myself and I honestly dont know how you must be feeling. There were so many things I wanted to say to you, but all I could do is cry & tell you I was sorry. I know everyone must tell you this, but if there is anything you need, please let me know. If you need a sholder to cry on, you can use mine, as long as you dont mind if I cry with ya. Your son was truly a gem. I remember watching you watch him work. It was like watching a mother watch her child learn to walk. He loved you so much. He would always talk about you. I often told him that I hoped my son talked about me the way he talked about you some day. Your son will truly be missed. If Jimmy was watching us right now, he wouldnt want us to be crying. Hed be wishing he was here to make us smile. I know its hard, but we gotta remember the good times and smile about them. If there is one thing I will never forget about your son, Its the way he would grin and the way his face would turn red when I would embarras him. Thinking of his smile brings tears to my eyes, but at the same time, my heart smiles. Visions of him, wearing his wild wing shirt, mixing drinks, throwing ice and straws at me will stay with me for the rest of my life.
I am honored that I had the chance to get to know him in the ways that I did.
This couldnt have happened to a better person.
* dear Tufo Family: thinking of you and extending depest sympathy in this time of sorrow jimmy was great friend to my family I love jimmy and I will miss you so much GOODBYE JIMMY luis leon and family april 15 2009
To the Tufo family, with our most sincere condolences, we are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you all.
I still can’t believe he’s not gonna be behind the bar the next time I go to Wild WIngs, if and when I can go back. He was a beautiful person, inside and out, and touched so many people. Asheville will not be the same without his smile and love of life. I know I will see him again one day, and until then the memories I have will keep him alive in my heart. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Tufo family. You definatley have a man to be proud of.
My heart breaks for your loss. Draw on the special times you shared with him to help you get thru. Your family at Elite will keep you in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. God has added one more angel to his choir. We will miss you Jimmy – Rest In Peace.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones. We can’t imagine the loss and sorrow you are experiencing. I’m sorry we couldn’t be there and my heart goes out to you all.
Dearest Vicki, Jimmy, Tara, Nicole and extended family.
When I recieved the phone call last Saturday about Jimmy, my heart immediately broke for all of you. Vicki…I am not even going to try to say I understand what you are going through, but from one mother to another, I can tell you that I can’t imagine the loss that you feel. I am so very sorry.
Dearest cousin, I so greatly want you to know that I have been thinking of you and keeping all of you in our prayers. I have been reading the wonderful things that have been written about your Jimmy. It sounds like he touched so many lives…For me I remember this beautiful young little man, coming up to Alachua for visits with his cousins. Splashing around in the pool, so adorable and so full of mischief. The age of innocence. He will always be ‘Little’ Jimmy to me. I pray for all you that your cherished memories will give you a sense of peace.
I wish I could have been there for you at this time. I will try again to reach you in the next few days. My love to all of you and may God Bless you, comfort you and keep you in His care.
Belinda
We were so sorry to learn of the untimely death of Jimmy. I will always remember him as ‘Little Jimmy’ at the family reunions–and what a contagous smile he had. After reading the guest book, his smile carried with him to his adult life. I can’t imagine the emptiness that his death has left in your hearts. Please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
I’m going to miss you Jimmy! I’m so honored of having the pleasure of meeting you. I send my deepest condolences to the family.
Until we meet again,
Love, Tammy
It is events like this that bring people together and we realize how quickly someone we love can be taken from us. When I heard of Jimmy’s passing I remembered seeing him as a little Boy playing baseball with a proud father in the dugout watching . How sweet those memories are, I wish we could somehow take the pain you feel away. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
I was saddened to hear about Jimmy. When I think of all the years that we have known each other, I can only smile when I think of him. Tiffany has taken the news very hard, since she and Jimmy practically grew up together. She spoke of going to Jupiter High and graduating together and cherishes those times. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. I have and always will love you all. His memory will always make me smile.
Mac
I was jus thinking about him today. I thought he was great.