Jimmy was a graduate and Salutatorian of the Class of '82 of St. Gerards High School.
He worked in Hollywood for the motion picture industry as a hairstylist/makeup artist for 11 years and was a hairstylist/makeup artist for 20 years. He loved to dance, have fun, enjoyed good food and loved life.
He was the youngest of 7 children of Philip and Lydia Padilla, who preceded him in death.
Survivors: sister, Lillie P. Leija and Margie Salinas Hector; brother, Richard S. Padilla Diana, Arthur S. Padilla Olga Garcia, Philip S. Padilla Sandra and Hector S. Padilla; nieces and nephews, Jason, Jamie Courtney, Diana Marie Joe, Anna Lisa, Lydia, Jennifer, and Priscilla; great nieces, Martina and great nephew, Ryan.