Vincenzo J. Alfano
August 28, 1918 - July 18, 2019
Service
Mt. Carmel Cemetery
Wall Street
West Long Branch, NJ 07764
Friday 8/23, 10:00 am
Mt. Carmel Cemetery
Wall Street
West Long Branch, NJ 07764
Friday 8/23, 10:00 am

James V. Alfano, 100, passed away peacefully with his daughter Carol at his side on July 18, 2019. Jimmy was born in Sicily, Italy and grew up in Trenton. He and his wife, Anna, raised their family in Long Branch.

Jimmy served his country honorably during WWII as a Radio Operator fighting in the Battle of the Bulge.

Jimmy was a salesman that could “sell snow to Eskimos.” He was also a musician, “The Jim Alfano Trio” who played at local nightclubs in Monmouth & Ocean Counties in New Jersey, including The Molly Pitch Inn and Kings Grant Inn.

Jimmy enjoyed cooking, cleaning and playing his accordion 2-3 hours every night. A loving son, husband, and father, Jimmy will be missed by all.

He was predeceased by his parents Girolamo & Giavannia; his wife of 53 years Anna; and his brothers Al, Fayetteville, NC & Sam, Trenton.

Jimmy is survived by his son Stephen, Neptune City, his daughter & son-in-law Jeannie & John Moretto, Bradley Beach and daughter Carol, and Cheryl Gasper.

Graveside service with Military Honors, Friday, August 23rd 10:00 am at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, West Long Branch. To honor Jimmy’s love of music, donations in his memory may be made to Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation, 4370 Tujunga Avenue, Suite 330, Studio City, CA 91604; www.mhopus.org. Your donation will help disadvantage students to purchase instruments to pursue their interest in music.

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West Long Branch, NJ 07764
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Friday 8/23, 10:00 am
Mt. Carmel Cemetery
Wall Street
West Long Branch, NJ 07764
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Friday 8/23, 10:00 am

James V. Alfano, 100, passed away peacefully with his daughter Carol at his side on July 18, 2019. Jimmy was born in Sicily, Italy and grew up in Trenton. He and his wife, Anna, raised their family in Long Branch. Jimmy served his country honorably during WWII as a Radio Operator fighting in the Battle …
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Ruthann Etzkorn left a message on August 11, 2019:
Jeannie and family, Hoping your memories and deep love bring you peace. Ruthann
Cristhian & Marisela Garcia left a message on August 11, 2019:
My deepest condolences to his entire Family. Jimmy, as we used to call him, was more than a good friend to me and my family. We loved him the same way you love a grandfather. We miss you a lot Jimmy, May Your Soul Rest In Peace in The Grace of The Lord in Heavens.
Kia R. Greene left a message on August 11, 2019:
I extend heartfelt prayers and condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Jimmy. I had the pleasure of having Mr. Jimmy as my neighbor for 6 years. He was truly a delightful man and I will miss his stories dearly. Blessings and prayers of peace and comfort to the family.
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