December 6 1958 April 27 2022
James A. “Jim” Smaldone, 63, of Longwood, Florida, passed away on April 27, 2022. Jim was born on December 06, 1958 in Providence, Rhode Island to parents John and Dorothea Smaldone. Jim was the youngest to siblings Cherlyl D’Antonio and Johnny Smaldone. Jim worked as a Real Estate Broker for over 40 years. He served as the President of the Greater Providence Board of Realtors and owned and operated 12 RE/MAX franchises across Rhode Island and Massachusetts through the early 90’s prior to moving to Central Florida where he continued his career. In Central Florida, he spent 7 years on the Board of Directors for The Orlando Regional Realtor Association. He was also on the Board of Directors of the Florida Association of Realtors. As of late, Jim specialized in residential rehabilitations with his colleagues who were some of his closest friends. He frequented Enzo’s, Papa Joes, and Cafe Paisano. He was a member of the Rotary Club and an active part of the Italian Club. He enjoyed his cigars and red wine, and put minced garlic on everything. He was loving papa to pets Sammy and Sparky, could be seen (and heard) riding his Harley Davidson, and had a different car every few months. Jim is survived by his partner in life Anne “Annie” Miller-Deal, his daughter Amanda Smaldone-Leimgruber and son Ryan Smaldone, their spouses P.J. Leimgruber and Lexis Smaldone. Grandchildren Emelia Joy Leimgruber and Damien James Leimgruber and siblings Cherlyl D’Antonio and Johnny Smaldone. Other important people in his life include Lindsay and Christopher Smaldone, their daughter Lily, Paul and Ashley Emery, plus numerous friends, business associates and other wise-guys. A Memorial Service will be held for Jim at 6:00pm on Wednesday May 4th, 2022 at The DeGusipe Funeral Home at 9001 Orlando Ave, Maitland, FL 32751. The family of James A. “Jim” Smaldone invites you to leave a message of condolence on the Tribute Wall created in his loving memory. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of James A Smaldone please visit our Sympathy Store.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of James A Smaldone December 6 1958 April 27 2022.
Death notice for the town of: Lake Mary, state: Florida
I am so sorry to hear that Jim passed away. I just found out. We played as kids with everyone from the neighborhood. He was always a riot to be with. So many laughs. Not too long ago we communicated through facebook. It was my pleasure to have known him.