He passed away in conversation and songs with his loved ones, in-person with his wife Teresa Douglas holding his hand and his two sisters Cindy Salamone & Barbara Calvert and brother-in-law Dr Joseph Salamone while his three children all laughed, cried, and headbanged along with him via video call before he left us.
Jim was predeceased by his parents, Kenneth & Anne Douglas. He is survived by his loving wife Teresa, his son Matthew and wife Ashley, his daughter Melissa and son-in-law Jake, his daughter Michaela and her husband Wade, and his two grandchildren Caelan and TJ (Thomas James).
Jim was born in Miami, Florida on December 18, 1955. He spent his childhood like many military brats, across many states, with time spent in North Carolina, Virginia, and California. Jim served in the US Navy in 1974 for two years, where he was a Radio Man on the USS AJAX. He was honorably discharged in 1976.
Jim met his wife Teresa in Los Angeles in 1980. They quickly fell in love, and they were married the following year on May 30, 1981 in Binghamton, New York. Jim was a loyal & adoring husband, they were married for 43 years.
Jim was known and loved by many for his sense of humor. He was the type of man who could walk into any room, and make any person laugh. Throughout his life, Jim explored and shared many passions and hobbies with his wife and children. From fishing, to photography, to motorcycle racing, to camping, to computer programming, to drumming - he strived to experience life and learn new things at all times.
Above all, Jim valued family. He believed strongly in creating traditions, spending quality time together, and always putting family first.
Jim’s early signs of dementia began in 2018, and he was diagnosed with Alzheimers shortly after. Despite the challenging effects of the disease, Jim & Teresa spent the last years of his life taking walks, eating good food, laughing together, enjoying time with family, sharing his love of music while sharing ice cream cones with his granddaughter, and celebrating every moment they had together with their little green bird Gizmo and their Bernedoodle Mia.
Jim requested a celebration of life be held in his honor as opposed to a traditional funeral service. An intimate gathering will be hosted by his wife, Teresa Douglas on Saturday, September 14th between 1:00 and 3:00 PM at Avenida Carrollton- 1875 Arbor Creek Drive.
We encourage guests to wear blue in honor of his favorite color. Please note parking is very limited out front of the Avenida Complex, you can utilize the lot across the street. Enter through the main entrance, and turn left to find the reception.
We also ask that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Operation Kindness or your local shelter to honor Jim’s passionate love for animals.
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