James Alan Trapani, of Fairport, died unexpectedly Sunday, January 19, at Strong Memorial Hospital.

Born February 8, 1960 in Auburn, NY, the son of Michael A and Bernadette Trapani, Jim graduated from Auburn High School, Delhi University, and Utica College. He married his high school sweetheart Beth Fandrich on December 28,1985. They moved to Fairport in 1986. A skilled carpenter, Jim was in great demand as a private contractor for most of his career, and for the last ten years has worked for Empire Kitchen and Bath as a project manager.

Jim’s greatest love was his family. He and Beth started dating when he was a sophomore in high school and she was a freshman. He was extremely proud of “the twins” Megan and Nick. He loved spending time with extended family at their camps on Cayuga Lake, and at Sunday family dinners in Auburn. Jim and Beth loved hosting friends for Wednesday pasta nights, featuring his famous sauce, at their home.

Jim was a passionate Yankees and NY Giants fan. Jim was always ready to help friends, neighbors, and families with home improvements and repairs. He worked each year on the sets of the Fairport High School musicals; the drama club is dedicating this year’s production to him.

He is survived by his wife Beth, daughter Megan of Los Angeles, Ca, son Nicholas of Fairport, mother Bernadette of Auburn, brothers Michael (Molly) of Auburn and Thomas of Ithaca, sisters Karen Goodman and Janet Trapani (Marty Loveless) of Auburn, father-in-law Victor Fandrich of Auburn, brothers-in-law Mark (Jill) Fandrich of Auburn and Scott (Karen) of Jacksonville, Fl, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. He was predeceased by his father Michael Trapani, mother-in-law Marilyn Fandrich, sister-in-law Kathy Trapani, and brother-in-law Richard Goodman.

Calling hours will be Saturday, January 25, 10am-12pm, at the Perinton Presbyterian Church, 6511 Pittsford Palmyra Rd, Fairport, NY, with the funeral following at 12pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Jim’s memory to the Fairport High School Drama Club, 1 Dave Paddock Way, Fairport, NY 14450.


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17 responses to “Trapani, James A.”

  1. Diana Dinse Avatar
    Diana Dinse

    So sorry for your loss Beth, Megan and Michael. You are in our thoughts and prayers. ???

  2. Dale Meier Avatar
    Dale Meier

    I knew Jim from work as he helped me on many projects while @ empire. Jim would always go out of his way to help me on projects. I enjoyed his sense of humor as we often teased each other about work related situations and our bad knees.. Jim will be missed, he was a gentleman and one to be admired.

  3. Bob and Marie Cimineri Avatar
    Bob and Marie Cimineri

    Beth, we are shocked and saddened to hear about Jim! We are in Florida and cannot attend the services to express our sympathies, but please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers! We just can’t believe it!

  4. Linda & Mike McGill Avatar
    Linda & Mike McGill

    So sorry for your loss. I am looking around my home now at all the fabulous projects that Jim and his crew did for us.
    We often stopped by Empire just to say hello because Jim always felt like family to us. Enjoyed his incredible humor.
    Sending our deepest sympathy, Linda and Mike McGill

  5. Linda & Mike McGill Avatar
    Linda & Mike McGill

    So sorry for your loss. I am looking around my home now at all the fabulous projects that Jim and his crew did for us.
    We often stopped by Empire just to say hello because Jim always felt like family to us. Enjoyed his incredible humor.
    Sending our deepest sympathy,

  6. Stephanie and Ed Young Avatar
    Stephanie and Ed Young

    We are so sorry for your family’s loss. I will always remember Jim teasing me through college to get me to relax. He and your whole family helped me feel like part of your family while I was at college. Remembering his awesome smile always warms my heart. Jim was an outstanding man who reached out to others to lift them up. He will be truly missed but the memories he created for others will live on.

  7. Kim Pinkert Avatar
    Kim Pinkert

    I’m so sorry for your entire family’s loss. The Spencer family have been dear friends of ours since the kids were pre-schoolers; we love Caroline and feel that we know your precious family through the each of them. What a beautiful family you have with wonderful memories that you all have. Just wanted you to know we are thinking of you at this difficult time with sincere sympathies and prayer, The Pinkert Family of Auburn, AL Kim, Carl, Katie-Claire, and Grant

  8. Rick Warner Avatar
    Rick Warner

    Beth, Megan, Nick and the Trapani family; we’re all so very sorry for your loss. Jim’s smile, laugh and personality would just light up anywhere he happened to be. I feel lucky to have known him and, like everyone who knew him, will miss him terribly.

  9. Diane S Shelhamer Avatar
    Diane S Shelhamer

    We worked together at Empire Kitchen and Bath…,
    Jimmy was my go to guy for my template schedule
    He would give me all the customer paperwork and details for countertop patterning for the day
    In these past ten years with us at Empire , I’ve enjoyed his wit , humor, and professionalism. I am most fortunate to have had the chance to have known and enjoyed him.
    A very special person truly to be missed.
    My sincerely heart felt condolences to the family and especially Nick who also works with us, the crew , at the shop.

  10. Sherry Beyer-Beeson Avatar
    Sherry Beyer-Beeson

    From your Texas family, we are thinking of all of you. James has been in our thoughts and lots of memories keep coming to mind. Love all the memories of our Cousins, Aunt and Uncle. Good times at Grandma and Grandpa’s house! Bless you all. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

  11. Steve Ansteth Avatar
    Steve Ansteth

    Mike and Molly and the Trapani family, Sorry to hear about James passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
    Steve, Wendy, Eric, Alex & Stephen Ansteth

  12. Scott and Ianthe Mayne Avatar
    Scott and Ianthe Mayne

    Mike, Molly and the Trapani family, we are saddened to learn of James passing. May you find strength during this difficult time through family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  13. Wayne A. and Lynn Cheche Baker Avatar
    Wayne A. and Lynn Cheche Baker

    Janet,
    Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family as you morn the loss of your brother. Please know that you will all be in our thoughts and prayers today, and in the days ahead. Find peace and strength in his warm smile and his memory.

  14. Jean Schanker Avatar
    Jean Schanker

    To his family,Beth, Megan and Nick, the light of his life. Although I did not work with Jimmy on a daily basis, thru many years when I did come to Empire, he always greeted me warmly whether I was there to see him or someone else. He was very good at his job but more than that his sense of humor was always shared. He was thoughtful and respectful, truly a gentleman.

  15. Robin Brasser Avatar
    Robin Brasser

    I am so very saddened to hear. My heartfelt condolescences to the family.

  16. Ginny Bratek Avatar
    Ginny Bratek

    Dear Beth and family. I was deeply shocked and saddened to hear the news of Jim’s passing. What an amazing man this world has lost. My thoughts and prayers are with you all as you deal with this difficult time and try to make sense of it all. Sending strength and love your way. Feel blessed at all the wonderful memories you have to keep Jim alive in your hearts forever. I am so sorry for your tremendous loss. Hugs.

  17. Tony & Linda Moran Avatar
    Tony & Linda Moran

    Janet, We know you from Jim Swartz’s gym. We just want you to know we are thinking of you and your family and extend our sympathy.