James Joseph Ferrari

James Joseph Ferrari, affectionately known as Jim, age 67, of Roswell, Georgia, died September 18, 2024. He was born in Rockville Centre, NY, to the now late Reynold & Veronica Ferrari. Jim was a beacon of generosity, a source of inspiration, and a wellspring of laughter. His life was a testament to the power of empathy, compassion, and the profound impact one individual can have on the lives of many. His ability to make people feel understood and valued was truly incredibly special. Jim had an uncanny ability to connect with people, no matter their background or language, a quality that shone brightly in his dedication to caring for those around him. One of the clearest examples of this was the bond he shared with the mother of one of his closest friends. They were both early risers and shared a love for coffee. Every morning, Jim would wake up to find that his friend's mom had already made his coffee, and they would sit together for breakfast. What made it so special was that they didn’t even speak the same language, yet their connection was effortless. Jim’s warmth and kindness transcended words, allowing him to build meaningful relationships like theirs wherever he went. His heart for helping people and teaching English to speakers of other languages was a cornerstone of his life. Jim's strong work ethic was surpassed only by his selflessness, always putting others' needs before his own. Sci-Fi movies, cats, a cup of hot tea, and the soothing comfort of fall breezes were just a few of the small things in life that brought him joy. However, travel was the passion that truly lit up his life. He journeyed all across the United States and to countless other countries, leaving a trail of memorable encounters and enduring friendships in his path.  

Survivors include his children & their spouses, Garret & Cassid Ferrari, Danielle & Allen "Bubba" Partain, Emily & John "AJ" Cummings; adopted son, Mohammed Salim; grandchildren, Veronica & Hunter Bryson, Camryn Partain, John "LJ" Cummings; great-grandson, Braxton Bryson; siblings and their spouses, Jean & Dean Adams, Tom & Charlene Ferrari, Christine & David Greenwood; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews; close friends, Mustapha & Bouchra Aziane, and their daughter, Firdaws Aziane. 

 A service for Jim will be held 10:00 Saturday, September 21, at Church of the Advent @ American Legion Post 156, 2352 Bolton Rd. NW, Atlanta, GA 30318, with Father Patrick Cardine officiating and a reception following. 

 The graveside interment service will be held at 2:00 Sunday, September 22, at Omega Cemetery, US 1 N, Baxley, GA, with Father Ray Kasch officiating. 

 In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in Jim's Memory to Doctors Without Borders, doctorswithoutborders.org, a charity Jim supported generously.

 Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.