James A. Minard, Jr. - Class of 1979
Submitted by Bill Norvell@gmail.com <w.norvell@att.net>
on 21/Jun/2023
James A. Minard Jr. “Jimmy”, passed away at home on Tuesday
June 20th, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Jimmy was
born November 30th, 1961, in Newburgh, NY. He was the son of
Marilyn Ciaromboli Minard and the late James “Skip” Minard.
Jimmy was predeceased by his younger brother Billy. Jimmy
attended Newburgh schools and graduated from Newburgh Free
academy in 1979. Jimmy was a steamfitter and a member of
local 373 for 40 years. He valued all the friendships he
made throughout the years. He loved his family and the
Minnesota Vikings. Fall Sundays were his favorite time of
year because it combined both. Jimmy also enjoyed fishing,
cooking and listening to music. Jimmy is survived by his
wife of 40 years Laura Minard; two daughters, Chelsea Minard
and Holly Minard; one son, James Minard; Olivia Van Meter;
two grandsons, Elijah Wilson-Minard, Kalvin Bicsak; and one
granddaughter, Paisley Rose; two sisters, Belinda Addison,
and Grace Minard; two step-brothers, Mike Ramos and JR
Ramos; step-sister, Mary Lou Goodman; step-father, Paul;
in-laws, Sue and Steve; and several cousins, nieces, and
nephews. - November 30, 1961 ~ June 20, 2023 |