- Date Of Birth: February 19, 1947
- Date Of Death: March 14, 2022
- State: Florida
James Morabito, a veteran of the Vietnam War and a longtime resident of Deerfield Beach passed away at home on March 14, 2022 surrounded by loved ones.
Jim was born in Tarrytown NY on February 19, 1947 to parents Joseph and Yolanda Morabito. Jim is survived by his wife, Teresa (Berndt), his three children James (Lauren), Michelle, David (Carolyn) and his five loving grandchildren: Anthony, Ava, Lea, Alicia, and Scarlett. Jim is predeceased by his brother, Joseph and survived by his brother, John.
Jim grew up in Peekskill, NY and graduated Peekskill High School in 1965. Jim was a scholar and an athlete. He ran track and broke all high school records in the high jump. Throughout the high school halls the melodious sounds of his acapella group “Choice of Colors” could be heard. Peekskill was so proud when we gathered at the Apollo Theater in NY City to see them perform. Jim, better known as “Ooper” by his friends ignited smiles and admiration everywhere he went. After high school, Jim met his lovely wife, Teresa. At the time, he was the “older gentleman” as she was too young to date, only sixteen. He was drafted into the army where he served as a medic in the 101stAirborne in Vietnam from 1970 to 1972. While serving, he wrote incredible romantic letters to his hometown sweetheart, Teresa, and stole her heart.
With the GI Bill Jim attended Dutchess College and received an Associate’s Degree in Science and also was certified as a Registered Nurse.
Jim worked at the NY Power Authority and Entergy in Buchanan, NY until his retirement in 2006. Jim and Teresa moved to Deerfield Beach where he ignited his creative talents in music and art. Everyone who touched his life was gifted one of his masterpieces; legacies of love. Jim’s love of family was foremost in his life. He cherished his devoted wife, Teresa, his children and grandchildren.
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