James "Jimmy" Albert Aragona a loving husband, father, brother and friend passed away on February 17, 2025, in Turlock at the age of 75.
Jimmy was born on December 14, 1949, in Tracy, California to Albert and June Aragona. He was an avid outdoors man. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping in the Sierra Nevada mountains. He kept horses over the years and loved to pack them into the backcountry atop of Sonora Pass. Jimmy was a small-town guy who loved socializing and telling stories with friends and new acquaintances at the local watering holes.
He was preceded in death by his parents; Albert and June Aragona, sisters; Lettie Ann, Mary Jane, Jennifer and lastly his wife Fernie Aragona.
Jimmy is survived by his son Damian (Julie) Aragona, two grandkids: Jack and Katie and numerous nieces and nephews.
Tributes
Roy Challberg wrote on Mar 7, 2025:
"Jimmy was my younger cousin. We would spend many lazy, sunny afternoons down at the family cabin on the river, just fishing or floating. I also remember many days spent at our Uncle Harris' ranch chasing rabbits or riding horses. I remember Jimmy as a friendly, happy-go-lucky kind of guy, always telling a good story. May your days be filled with sunshine and your final horseback ride last forever. Your Cousin Roy."