James "Jim" Troiano Jr.

James "Jim" Troiano, 80, of St. Pete Beach, passed away December 23, 2019. Born in Staten Island, Jim was a graduate of St. Peter's High School in Staten Island and St. John's University in Brooklyn. He worked at E.J. Korvette and Abraham & Straus. After attending flight school in Clearwater, he taught at Solberg Airport in New Jersey. In 1970 he returned to Staten Island to manage and eventually own his father's store, Staten Island Appliance. Jim sold the business in 1984 and moved to Florida with his family, fulfilling his dream to live on the water, smell the salt water, and spend the rest of his life in paradise (JAPDIP). Jim is survived by his wife Zelda; his sister Anita Barry; his daughters Amy Troiano, Emily Troiano, and Elizabeth Troiano; and his grandchildren Ada and Michael. Jim spent his life as a small business owner, entrepreneur, and investor. An active community member, Jim served for more than 34 years with the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 78, St. Pete Beach. He was also a member of the Wyoming Antelope Club in Pinellas Park and prior to that of the Colonial Rifle and Pistol Club in Staten Island. Jim served in the Air Force Reserve. He was a parishioner of St. John Vianney Catholic Church on St. Pete Beach. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army.

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