Sorry to hear of Jimmy’s passing. So many memories from high school times and the gang from Oakview  He was a fun guy to be with.  Always made us smile. 


Jim was a friend for many years.  He knew that I took monthly trips to North Carolina to see my daughter and grandchildren and cut CD's of my favorite musical groups to make the trips less boring.  He also lightheartedly made fun of me and other tennis players and we returned the favor with gusto. On the serious side, he frequently shared bits of information he had gleaned from his readings, some of which were quite interesting.  All in all he was a unique character and he will be greatly missed.  Stan Zirkin

Dear Carol and Family,

     I met Jim many years ago playing doubles at the Braden Field Tennis Courts in Greenbelt.  Jim was always there, one of the regulars.  Like others have said, he always had a good joke to tell.  And he never got upset on the court.  
    We were about the same age and we talked about some of the significant events that we both experienced in our lives; again, usually having a good laugh about it.
     Being with the other players (like Jim) is part of the enjoyment of tennis for me, and I always was happy when I saw Jim on the court.  We teamed up many times, or played against each other.  He was a good doubles player, and a good guy.  I will miss him.

Bill Wilkerson

Uncle Jimmy made us laugh, even from far away. We’re going to miss getting those emails in my inbox with the jokes and riddles inside. 

Here’s one of my  favorites:

“# A little girl was talking to her teacher about whales.*
The teacher said it was physically impossible for a whale to swallow a human because even though it was a very large mammal its throat was very small.
The little girl stated that Jonah was swallowed by a whale.
Irritated, the teacher reiterated that a whale could not swallow a human; it was physically impossible.
The little girl said, 'When I get to heaven I will ask Jonah'.
The teacher asked, 'What if Jonah went to hell?’
**The little girl replied, 'Then you ask him'.**“ 

Thanks for the laughs uncle Jimmy, Rest In Peace <3. 

Diana Santaguida
(Joe Shea’s Daughter) 

Carol,
So sorry that we are in NH and I can’t attend the service.
I’ll always remember Jim for his humor and self deprecation.
I’ll miss the jokes he sent to all his tennis buddies.

Jim was a friend that was fun to be around.

Condolences,

Jon Bell

I am so sorry for your loss. Louis was my Stateside Drive neighbor (I lived on Stateside Court). My brother, Jay FitzGerald, was very good friends with Carol. Mr. And Mrs. Badini were close friends of my parents. I would see Louis around Maryland University campus in the 70s. He  was always so friendly and kind towards me. He made the world a better place. 💞 Much love, and Hugs,
Claire FitzGerald Wilk

I met Jim in late 1961 when my family moved to Silver Spring.  We had a lot of good times through our school years and afterwards also.  We attended University of Maryland at the same time, both having been in the service beforehand.  Jim did me a great favor during the late 70's for which I could never thank him enough.  

I will miss him, his hilarious emails, and exciting Christmas wishes.

Goodbye old friend.  Rest in Peace.

Terry Mayo

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Louis James Badini, Jr.

23 October, 1948 – 24 August, 2022

Hines-Rinaldi Funeral Home

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