James N. Favata (Jim), 84, of Tampa passed away peacefully Friday, September 11, 2020.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Omie Favata and son Michael Favata. He is survived by his beloved wife, Betty Young Favata and four children, Janell Dunn, James N. Favata Jr., Janiene Favata, Jana Agliano Favata and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Jim loved life and his friends. Jim worked for the city of Tampa fire department and retired in 1976 as a Driver Engineer. He also worked for Hillsborough County and retired in 2000.
The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at Blount & Curry Funeral Home at Garden of Memories, 4207 E. Lake Ave., Tampa FL 33610 with a Graveside Service to follow at 2:00 p.m. in the Garden of Memories Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please donate to Hospice or American Cancer Society. The family sends special thanks to his friend, RJ.