James
”
Jim
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Biafore died peacefully after a courageous three-year battle
with Multiple Myeloma on March 24, 2005. He was 70 years old.
James “Jim” Biafore died peacefully after a courageous three-year battle with Multiple Myeloma on March 24, 2005. He was 70 years old.
Jim was born in Clarksburg, WV. Jim was a member of the US Naval Reserve for 10 years. He married his high school sweetheart and relocated to CA in 1956. He retired from IBM in 1995 after 27 years of service. Jim was known as a gentleman and a gentle man. His quiet and unassuming presence, thoughtful heart and strong determination will be remembered by all.
Jim was an avid fisherman and outdoorsman. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, camping and traveling. It is with deep gratitude that the family would like to personally thank the doctors and nurses at South Bay Oncology and Stanford BMT.
He was the loving husband of 48 years to Mary Biafore, dear brother of Rose Emma Pelliccione, Joseph Biafore, Jr. and Frank Biafore all of Gilroy. Loving son-in-law of Bessie Furbee, and brother-in-law to Patricia and Domenic DiGirolamo all of Richmond, VA.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Mary Biafore. He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation on March 26 from 1pm-5pm, and March 28 from 9am-10:30am at Habing Family Funeral Home, Gilroy. Then to St. Mary’s Church for Mass at 11am. Entombment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Gilroy. Family would appreciate donations to Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation , 51 Locust Avenue, Suite 201, New Canaan, CT 06840 or Stanford University Account HAKJE, BMT Office of Medical Development, 2700 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025 or your favorite charity.
