I will always cherish the fond memories I have had with Jim in a span over 25 years. I was a DC Firefighter and I worked with Jim over the years, but more than work we skied together all over, including many ski trips to Europe. Jim was not only a great friend but a Fire Department mentor as well. Before his retirement when I was a Lieutenant, Jim was my Captain and made the job more enjoyable that it probably should be.

Jim, Debbie and I shared many wonderful memories throughout a lot of years (yes, Debbie skied a few times too!).

Although my heart is stricken with grief I am concentrating on the great times I was able to share with Jim and Debbie.

May Jim find eternal peace, and may Debbie find the strength she so desperately needs right now.

Debbie, my heart genuinely goes out to you, your sons, and family. Jimmy was always friendly and fun when we’d meet up at Steve’s gigs. My mom loved him along with the entire Carey family. I will be holding you in the Light as you are processing the shock and grief of his passing. Love Carole

This is how I will forever remember er Jimmy!

Our deepest sympathies for your loss.

Our family would like to extend our deepest sympathy to Debbie and the family! Jim was one of the nicest people we had ever known. He was always so kind and stayed very busy. I know our children knew him as a busdriver. He would chat with them at church and was just a wonderful man. I remember him doing the elections and how he so enjoyed that. He just had a heart of gold and would do anything if someone were in need. He was always a busy guy with that big smile! God Bless your family as he will be surely missed. It just seems a couple months ago we were sitting and talking with both of you at the Steuart’s home. Our prayers are with you and your loved ones.

Our deepest heartfelt condolences to Debbie, Jay, Tony, Joey and family. We lost a dear family friend. Our son Michael and Joey continue to be best friends today.

Jim had a heart for service, a first responders heart, the heart of Christ. He was content in whatever he was doing, whether fire service, scouting, coaching, Lions Club, mission trips, bus driving, church suppers, helping a friend, or simply preparing roses for mothers, at church, on Mother’s Day.

During bible studies together for many years, we all had questions. The one question Jim did NOT struggle with was who his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is.

Jim & Debbie raised their family in the Lord, always seeking truth and goodness in all they did.

Jim’s presence will always be felt in the many lives he touched. We miss you our friend, and we will see you again.

Jim was an enabler. I know that word has taken on negative connotations over time, but to me, it’s someone who makes things possible. And Jim – Mr. D’Amico to me since I was 5 – made so many *good* things possible.

I’ve been best friends with Joey since kindergarten, which means I’ve known Mr. D’Amico through the eyes of a child, a teenager, and now an adult. I’ve learned that many others share similar perspectives through his roles as a firefighter, volunteer, and pillar of the community. My childhood memories are rich with time spent at their house – building forts in the surrounding woods, playing baseball in the front yard, roller hockey and basketball in the driveway, and endless games of ping-pong, pool, trumpet practice, and Nintendo in the basement. We’d even go sledding down their big hill when my parents could navigate the ice and snow to get to The Oaks. Looking back, I now understand that none of this happened by accident. Jim and Debbie had cultivated an environment that nurtured creativity, versatility, and curiosity in their boys – making every stick, bat, instrument, and tool available to us.

As an active church member and leader, his contributions were countless. His acts were clearly fruit of the Spirit, and that fruit enabled others to bear more of the same.
Jim enabled through action. He drove his kids to countless extracurriculars, transported hundreds of students on his bus routes, and made daily hour-long commutes to give Joey access to an elite high school experience. He made a career of saving lives as a firefighter and continued that service as a volunteer. He devoted thousands of hours to his church community, hoping to enable others to find Christ as their Savior. After knowing him for 35 years, I can say with certainty that you can’t help but be influenced by that kind of dedication.

And while he didn’t enable my beer drinking, he was certainly fun to share one with under the Charleston sun or during Maryland tailgates.

I witnessed Jim’s impact as his son’s childhood friend, but I can only imagine how far his influence spread – touching the lives of children on his bus routes, fellow church members, firefighting colleagues, dear friends, and his beloved family.

He prioritized quality and managed quantity too – all in Christ’s name. Many of us are grateful for his example of a Christian life well lived and well served in the name of the Father. Jim the enabler, and all of us, can rest in that.

My deepest sympathies to you Debbie and your family. May the love of those around you provide comfort and peace.

After Joey proposed to our daughter Tatiana, we were introduced to Jim and Debbie. It has been a blessing to have them a part of our family. Later after they were married we all went to Puerto Vallarta Mexico where Tatiana grew up as a child. It was clear Jim had a great spirit for adventure and loved to travel. We had a wonderful time exploring Mexico together.

Jim was a very dedicated Christian man who loved the Lord, his family, friends and fellow firemen.

We love you brother and will see you in our eternal home with the Lord in heaven.

Debbie, Words can not express the sorrow we felt on hearing of your loss! Perry and I want to extend our deepest condolences to you and your family!