In Memoriam: Longtime Little Silver Resident, Former Fire Company Chief, James Jiminaro ‘JJJ,’ 65

Area volunteer firefighters are in mourning. Longtime Little Silver resident and former fire company chief, engineer and mentor, James Joseph Jiminaro “JJJ”, passed away peacefully on March 7. He was 65.

James Jiminaro
Photo/family via John E. Day Funeral Home

“James was a proud and dedicated member of the Little Silver Volunteer Fire Department, serving as Fire Chief in 1998 and 2011. He also served five terms as Fire Company President, served as an Engineer, and was a mentor to the younger generation of firefighters. Professionally, James held various financial positions in the banking industry at several local community banks. A devout sports fan, he loved the Giants and the Yankees and enjoyed playing golf and softball. James lived a life of service to others and will always be remembered for his dedication to the local community.”
Loved ones of James Jiminaro “JJJ” in his obituary

Born in Long Branch on July 12, 1956 to Joseph and Connie Jiminaro, he was raised in Little Silver.

After graduating from Christian Brothers Academy (CBA), James earned a B.A. degree in History at Elmira College in 1978 where he was active in alumni affairs and never missed his yearly reunions.

James was predeceased by his parents.

He is survived by: his loving daughters, Kathleen Connors and husband Ty, of Brick, and Christina Bardes and husband Dave, of Toms River; his grandchildren, Hannah, Mackenzie, and Ty Jr.; and several cousins.

Services are set to begin on Friday with a visitation from 4 to 7 p.m at John E. Day Funeral Home, Red Bank. A funeral is set for 9:30 a.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Red Bank on Saturday.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in James’ memory to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, P.O. Drawer 498 Emmitsburg, MD 21727 or online at www.firehero.org/donate.