James “Jim” Sladky, 80, formerly of Brooklyn, New York & Westwood, New Jersey, sadly passed away on Friday, June 23rd, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 30 years Daisy Sladky; his parents John and Florence; his brothers John, Freddy, and Charlie; as well as his sister Chris Machinga.
He leaves behind his children James (Yvette) Sladky, Joseph Sladky and his girlfriend Terry, and Jennifer (Robert) Cappadona; the mother of his children and dear friend Juanita; step-daughter Giselle Ortega; grandchildren Nick Ortega, J.R. (Mary) Sladky, Victoria (Paul) Lopinuso, and Kendall; great-granddaughters Mackenzie and Jesse; great-grandson Jack Lospinuso; sisters Florence “Sissy” O’Sullivan and Betty Rainer; along with many nieces and nephews as well as their families.
The youngest of seven children, he was born on March 30th, 1943, and moved to Summertree in New Port Richey in November 2021. He made many friends, enjoyed using the pool daily, playing Bonco and cards, and the pot luck dinners. He was a member of the Friendship club of Summertree.
This wonderful man will be missed by all those that knew him and loved him.
patti barile
June 30, 2023, 4:12 pm
Jen,
So sorry for your loss🙏🙏our hearts ❤️❤️🙏🙏and prayers go out to you and your family
Jeanne Harstad
June 30, 2023, 4:12 pm
Jenn and Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad. Our love and hugs go out to you all❤️🩹
"C" Koconis
June 30, 2023, 6:03 pm
Hugs and love to all of you. I’m glad to have had the pool time with him. He loved you so. “C”ster , Ed and the boys
"C" Koconis
June 30, 2023, 6:13 pm
Hugs and love to all of you. So happy to have had the fun of knowing Jim and fun pool times. He loved you all “C”ster, Ed and the boys
Frances Genao
June 30, 2023, 7:49 pm
Uncle Jimmy I will miss you and our Sunday chats. I pray that you have joined our loved ones, especially Daisy. May you rest in peace. Love alway, your niece Frances ♥️
Jennifer
June 30, 2023, 7:54 pm
I will always be Daddy’s little girl. Daddy, my heart is broken in a million pieces, you took a huge part of my heart when you left. But I do feel you in my heart.
Sylvia Jorde
June 30, 2023, 9:37 pm
My deepest condolences.
❣️❣️❣️❣️
terri
July 1, 2023, 1:06 am
rest in everlasting peace … you will be missed always…
Corinne
July 1, 2023, 2:37 pm
May our Lord be kindly smiling, call Jim home, and guide Jim home to a place of refreshment, light and peace.
Gregory Vacca
October 22, 2023, 2:06 am
I have so many wonderful memories with you and your family. My first basketball coach. My second father. A man that made me laugh all the time. An old school guy with old school values that I will always cherish the time I spent with you. I love you Jimmy…. Eggy for Gregy is what you said when you cooked breakfast for us and I won’t forget it ever…..
John Apice
January 22, 2024, 11:23 pm
I worked with Jim Sladky for years — beginning in 1985 — at Fleetwood Litho in NYC (later became AGT in Moonachie, NJ) and we together were asked to organize the facility when it moved its new machines, prep & production departments to Moonachie in 1990.
While the company was building a beautiful production department I shared space with Jim in a trailer on the side of the building. I didn’t originally come from a graphics background & Jim was one of the most helpful, guiding mentors I relied on. And he was wonderful. I liked Jim.
He used to run around like a madman in the plant but he always got the work done on time & with undivided attention. He was a pro. We often had breakfast together & he was a good guy, had lots of fun, great sense of humor & had good instincts about the business. He made working there easier.
Jim had been in printing almost his whole life, I think he started at 15. He always spoke so highly & proudly about his kids. I met his later girlfriend Daisy a few times & I think Jim was talking about retiring someday to Costa Rica. I don’t know if he ever made it.
The last time I spoke to him & saw him I was at a Clifton printing company & he was having some work done there & I helped.
Reader’s Digest often had a page about “The Most Unforgettable Character I Ever Met.” Yeah, Jim Sladky would qualify. He left a good impression…on me. RIP Jimmy & Daisy.