James W. “Jimmy” Hess, 29,
of 7146 Tobes Hill Road, Hornell (Town of Hornellsville) died Sunday evening
(May 10, 2020) at his home, following a long & courageous battle with
cancer.
Born in Hornell on October
23, 1990, he was the son of James & Angela (Caruso) Hess.
Jimmy grew up in Hornell and was
a graduate of Hornell High School (class of 2008). He later received his Bachelor’s Degree in
Business Administration from Alfred State College (SUNY Alfred).
He was employed for several
years at the Hornell Public Library and later assisted his father in the
operation of Hess Tree Service. More
recently, Jimmy was employed as a cashier at Wegman’s Grocery in Hornell where
he was well known for his warm & friendly personality and his ever-present
smile.
Jimmy was a lifelong member
of Hornell United Methodist Church and for many years served as Choir
Director. His faith in God was
immeasurable!! He had a deep love of music and was known and admired throughout
the area for having a beautiful voice.
Being as talented as he was, Jimmy actually auditioned for the
nationally acclaimed TV shows, “America’s Got Talent” and also “The Voice”. Locally, he enjoyed karaoke and taking part
in many plays & recitals.
For several years, Jimmy
served as an announcer at Hornell Little League and Hornell Babe Ruth
Games. He was an avid WWE wrestling fan
and was a member of the Hornell YMCA and Maple City Physical Therapy. For several years, Jimmy enjoyed the time he
spent taking karate lessons.
He was preceded in death by
his paternal grandparents, Walter & Betty Hess; and also his maternal
grandparents, Angelo & Ethel Caruso.
Surviving are his father,
James “Jim” Hess of Hornell; his mother, Angela Caruso of Wellsville; his
sister, Jessica Hess of Monroe, NC; his half-sister, Sierra Caruso of
Wellsville; several aunts, uncles & cousins.
At Jimmy’s request there will
no calling hours. Private services will
be held at the convenience of the family.
A “Celebration of Life” will be held on a day & time to be
announced.
Funeral arrangements are in
care of the Dagon Funeral Home, 38
Church St., Hornell, NY.
Jimmy’s family request that
in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name be made to either the
American Cancer Society, 13 Beech St., Johnson City, NY 13790 or the Hornell YMCA, 18 Center St., Hornell,
NY 14843 or the Hornell Community Arts Center, Broadway Mall, Hornell, NY
14843.
To leave an online condolence
or share a memory, visit www.dagonfuneralhome.com
