James “Jimmy†Alan Cousins 63, Sea Bright passed away on Thursday May 12, 2016 at Monmouth Medical Center. Jimmy was born in Long Branch and was a lifelong resident of Sea Bright. He graduated Shore Regional High School in 1971. Jimmy owned a painting business, and also worked part-time at Giglio’s Bait Shop in Sea …
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James “Jimmy†Alan Cousins 63, Sea Bright passed away on Thursday May 12, 2016 at Monmouth Medical Center. Jimmy was born in Long Branch and was a lifelong resident of Sea Bright. He graduated Shore Regional High School in 1971. Jimmy owned a painting business, and also worked part-time at Giglio’s Bait Shop in Sea Bright. He was inducted in the NJ Striped Bass Hall of Fame and was a member of the Asbury Park Fishing Club, and the American Littoral Society in Sandy Hook. An avid fisherman, he had a great love for teaching children to fish and crafting his own fishing poles. Jimmy was a loving father and will be deeply missed. He is predeceased by his parents; William “Matty†and Elizabeth Cousins; and his brother, William Cousins. Surviving is his son and daughter in law; Devin Cousins and Ashley, St. Augustine, FL; he is also survived by his many friends and neighbors at Normandie place. Visitation will be Sunday, May 15th from 4-7 pm at the Woolley-Boglioli Funeral Home, 10 Morrell Street, Long Branch. In lieu of flowers please make a donation in Jimmy’s name to the American Littoral Society, www.littoralsociety.org. To share a favorite memory of Jimmy please visit his Book of Memories at www.woolleyboglioli.com.
Bunnie
left a message on May 17, 2017:
My condolences to ache Cousins Family. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times spent together with James. Draw close to,God and he will draw close to you.
Charlie Fornabio
left a message on May 16, 2017:
Jim Cousins and I had Quite a history. We both fished the Rip every fall during the Big fish years from 1983-89. In those years we were fiercely competative, neither of us ever missing a night from late september right through to December. Many nights we, along with 'Big Bill' Capraun were the only ones there in absolutely miserable conditions. We barely spoke to each other and when we did it was not pleasant. We hid fish from each other, took separate trails in and out never leaving so much as a drag mark in the sand. We fished very different styles side by side and experienced some incredible nights over that time span. We did this in an era that had no cell phones or braided line or Van Staal reels. It was 706's, ande pink 20 and fiberglass rods. Years later we became good friends sharing memories of those great nights both realizing we shared a bond and we were part of something very special that will never be duplicated. Hats off to a good man and a great fisherman. He will be missed. Charlie Fornabio
Kathy & Emily Salzano
left a message on May 15, 2017:
Dear Devin, Emily and I want to extend our deepest condolence to you and your wife Ashley on the passing of your dad. Jimmy was a great man and a great friend to so many. We are truly sorry for your loss and will truly miss him. We hope your memories of his warm smile and love for you help you through the difficult days ahead. He loved you very much as you know more than anyone. In sympathy and prayer, Kathy & Emily Salzano
Joanne M. Bauer
left a message on May 13, 2017:
Devin, I am deeply and sincerely sorry for the loss of your father. I will keep you close in my thoughts and prayers in the coming weeks as you are going through your process of grieving. A father may pass on but his thoughts, hopes and dreams live on in us. Good fathers make good sons. Devin you are a great man coming from a great father. With heartfelt sympathy and love, Jo Jo ...Joanne
Patrick Dwyer
left a message on May 13, 2017:
Jimmy will be missed. I still have the poles he made me when we lifeguarded together. I had not seen him since I moved to NC several years ago, but think of him often from HS, work and fishing. He will be in my prayers.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Stephanie Malewski
left a message on May 12, 2017:
Mr. Cousins used to come into the bank where I work about once per week. I looked forward to his visits -- he was always kind, always laughed, an always wished God's blessings. At the same time, he was fiercely independent. To me, a perfect embodiment of the yin and yang. Soft and firm. One of the stories he told me very recently was that more than anything, given his physical state, was fishing ... and what he loved most was teaching the kids at Sandy Hook how to fish, how to make a lure, how to tie a line. He had tears in his eyes when he told me stories about those days. He had lots of other stories -- about his dad, his son, his mom, his fishing buddies, his special chair at the bait shop. He talked fondly about 'the cove' and always asked me to joke with one of the guys in my office when he was going to show up. Mr. Cousins -- if you are reading this -- I hope you caught a Real Big Fish. I will miss you.
Stephanie Malewski
left a message on May 12, 2017:
My condolences for your loss. A kind man, who left good memories with many people. we will all miss him.
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Bunnie
left a message on May 17, 2017:
My condolences to ache Cousins Family. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times spent together with James. Draw close to,God and he will draw close to you.
Charlie Fornabio
left a message on May 16, 2017:
Jim Cousins and I had Quite a history. We both fished the Rip every fall during the Big fish years from 1983-89. In those years we were fiercely competative, neither of us ever missing a night from late september right through to December. Many nights we, along with 'Big Bill' Capraun were the only ones there in absolutely miserable conditions. We barely spoke to each other and when we did it was not pleasant. We hid fish from each other, took separate trails in and out never leaving so much as a drag mark in the sand. We fished very different styles side by side and experienced some incredible nights over that time span. We did this in an era that had no cell phones or braided line or Van Staal reels. It was 706's, ande pink 20 and fiberglass rods. Years later we became good friends sharing memories of those great nights both realizing we shared a bond and we were part of something very special that will never be duplicated. Hats off to a good man and a great fisherman. He will be missed. Charlie Fornabio
Kathy & Emily Salzano
left a message on May 15, 2017:
Dear Devin, Emily and I want to extend our deepest condolence to you and your wife Ashley on the passing of your dad. Jimmy was a great man and a great friend to so many. We are truly sorry for your loss and will truly miss him. We hope your memories of his warm smile and love for you help you through the difficult days ahead. He loved you very much as you know more than anyone. In sympathy and prayer, Kathy & Emily Salzano
Joanne M. Bauer
left a message on May 13, 2017:
Devin, I am deeply and sincerely sorry for the loss of your father. I will keep you close in my thoughts and prayers in the coming weeks as you are going through your process of grieving. A father may pass on but his thoughts, hopes and dreams live on in us. Good fathers make good sons. Devin you are a great man coming from a great father. With heartfelt sympathy and love, Jo Jo ...Joanne
Patrick Dwyer
left a message on May 13, 2017:
Jimmy will be missed. I still have the poles he made me when we lifeguarded together. I had not seen him since I moved to NC several years ago, but think of him often from HS, work and fishing. He will be in my prayers.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Stephanie Malewski
left a message on May 12, 2017:
Mr. Cousins used to come into the bank where I work about once per week. I looked forward to his visits -- he was always kind, always laughed, an always wished God's blessings. At the same time, he was fiercely independent. To me, a perfect embodiment of the yin and yang. Soft and firm. One of the stories he told me very recently was that more than anything, given his physical state, was fishing ... and what he loved most was teaching the kids at Sandy Hook how to fish, how to make a lure, how to tie a line. He had tears in his eyes when he told me stories about those days. He had lots of other stories -- about his dad, his son, his mom, his fishing buddies, his special chair at the bait shop. He talked fondly about 'the cove' and always asked me to joke with one of the guys in my office when he was going to show up. Mr. Cousins -- if you are reading this -- I hope you caught a Real Big Fish. I will miss you.
Stephanie Malewski
left a message on May 12, 2017:
My condolences for your loss. A kind man, who left good memories with many people. we will all miss him.
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