James L. Earl, born October 10, 1942, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2022 after battling dementia. Born & raised in Pittsburgh PA, a graduate of Peabody High School, but a resident of Chandler AZ since 2003, James was preceded in death by his father Howard Earl Sr., mother Mary (Sayko) Earl, older brothers George Sayko & Howard A. Earl Jr.
Known as Jim or Jimmy by friends, he worked in furniture sales most of his life, achieving many top salesman awards at Gimbels & Kauffmans. His greatest joy was being a father and grandfather! He loved unconditionally and would do anything for his family. Survived and loved beyond measure by his daughters Sharon (Earl) Coffini, Darrah (Stephany) Smith, son-in-laws Justin Coffini, Shawn Smith Sr., and grandchildren Giovanna Coffini, Shawn Smith Jr., Shane Smith & Dylan Smith.
A Celebration of Life service will be held Friday August 19th at 3 pm at Valley of the Sun Mortuary in 10940 E. Chandler Heights Rd, Chandler AZ followed by a reception at daughter Sharon Coffini's home in Queen Creek. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer's Foundation would be appreciated and hopefully help to find a cure to this terrible disease.
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