James Brian "Jamie" Gandolfi, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, October 20, 2019 surrounded by loved ones. He was the beloved husband of Claudia M. (Smith) Gandolfi, who will hold his love in her heart forever.
Jamie was born December 1, 1950 in Wareham, MA to the late Andrew "Bucky" and Lily (Atti) Gandolfi. He was the youngest of two sons, raised in Sagamore MA.
Attending Bourne schools, he excelled academically and was a very popular and an active student. Jamie
participated in many sports; legendary all-star football quarterback and baseball shortstop.
Jamie had an impeccable work ethic and was known to say… “Let’s get moving, daylights burning”.
He worked as a greenskeeper for the Brookside Golf Course, groundskeeper at Grace Gospel Church along with Greg Gagne’s Sports Complex also a health physics technician at multiple nuclear power plants.
Besides his beloved wife he is survived by his brother Robert Gandolfi and his wife Gail; nephews Jamie Gandolfi,wife Jennifer and son Lucas; Luke Gandolfi, wife Kristy and twin sons, Jake and Anthony.
He leaves a host of cousins, other loving relatives and friends.
Jamie was a handsome Italian man with a gorgeous smile. He loved working hard followed by a good hearty meal. He immensely enjoyed gardening at his home which also extended throughout his neighborhood. He loved music and to serenade his wife with song. He enjoyed watching football, hockey and baseball from the comfort of his home. He loved the company of his dogs and long walks. Jamie will always be remembered as charismatic, hard-working, clever, quick witted, humble and kind and a true blessing to others. He was a gift from God.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a simple service celebrating Jamie's life at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 9th at the Nickerson-Bourne Funeral Home 40 MacArthur Blvd., Bourne. Visitation prior to service is from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
The family asks that instead of flowers a donation be made in his name to South Coast VNA-Hospice, 200 Mill Road, Suite 120 Fairhaven, MA 02719
