Obituary of James L. Tufillaro

James L. Tufillaro Elmira: age 55, passed away after a courageous battle with colon cancer on Monday, April 22, 2013. Jimmy was born July 22, 1957, in Elmira, the son of the late John and Julia (Beligotti) Tufillaro. He is also predeceased by his infant son Justin N. Tufillaro, brother Tony Tufillaro and mother-in-law Teresa Troccia. Jimmy is survived by his childhood sweetheart, best friend, and loving wife of 36 years, Laureen "Lolly" Troccia Tufillaro; children, Michael J. Tufillaro and wife Rachel, Buffalo NY; Brandon J. Tufillaro, Elmira; Nicole K. Tufillaro, Elmira; grandchildren, Marcus, Aryonna, Francesca and Maddelena; brother John Tufillaro, Fleischmanns NY ; sisters and brother-in-law Theresa and Pelham McClellan, Corning, Loretta J. Tufillaro, Corning; father-in-law Frank Troccia and wife Joan, Horseheads; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Kathy and John Southard, Fran Troccia, James and Rink Troccia, Steve and Kelly Troccia, Molly Troccia, Tessa and Dan Yorke, Mary Fran Troccia, Janet and "Weegie" Shope, Jeanie and Craig Smith, all of Elmira; along with several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Family and friends are what truly mattered to Jimmy. His passions were camping, riding his motorcycle, his monthly dinner club parties with special friends, and especially dirt bike riding with his 5 year old grandson. Jimmy was retired from the Elmira Correctional Facility where he was a Vocational Instructor. Family and friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, 502 W. Water Street, Elmira, on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. A prayer service will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, April 25, 2013 at 9:30 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. at Ss. Peter & Paul Church. Interment, with committal prayers, will then take place at St. Peter & Paul's Cemetery. The limitless care provided by sister-in-law Janet Shope, dear friend Mel Lowman, and the loving support from Maryann Bruner made this difficult time more bearable. Words can't describe the gratitude the family has for Don and Anita Brown who are always there, but even more so during this past year. Also deserving our sincerest thanks and gratitude are the wonderful staff of 5B at Robert Packer Hospital, Drs. Cagir, Agheli, Hameed, and Mauer. Also a warm thank you to the amazing staff at the Guthrie Cancer Center at Corning Hospital. In lieu of flowers please send donations, in memory of Jimmy, to the Children's Miracle Network, 600 Roe Avenue, Elmira NY 14905.