Jimmy Damon Obituary

As nice a guy as you'd ever want to know or work with.

Jimmy was a great friend and Francis Albert loved his renditons. Missing you my friend.

Miss him a lot.

Marilyn: You many not remember me but I met you a few times with Jimmy. Jimmy was a very special man. When my wife passed away on 9/11/2008 Jimmy sang at the Barrington Presbyterian Church and Biltmore Country Club. Jimmy had been a Friend for about 15 years. I am so sorry to just hear about his passing. Please accept my sincere condolences to you, your children and family. He will be missed. I have been traveling out of the country for the past month. Best regards, Len Mauceli

From 1979 to 2009(30 years)I saw Jimmy perform around 10 times. He said "My friend Corwin is here" when I saw him at Arnie's
Supper Club in Chicago in 10/92. I thought that was cool. When he signed his autograph for me on his poster he wrote "Corwin you're the best". I thought that was cool. The last time I saw him(7/09 at the Italian American Society golf outing and dinner in Springfield) he got a standing ovation during the song My Way. I sat at the table with him, and he gave me a big hug when I left. I didn't think I would never see him again. I'll see him again when I get to Heaven. He was a Christian(We talked about it). To me he was the best singer I've ever heard in my life and I've seen Elvis, etc. He was at least as good as Frank Sinatra or anyone. I didn't know about his passing until a couple of days ago when I was checking on the computer to see if he was playing the State Fair this year. I'm going to send Marilyn a sympathy card.

Dear Damon Family,

Jimmy spent many years singing at the Athens Supper Club in the 70s, when my family came to know him. He always sounded great and had one particular thing that few people have...CLASS. Please accept my condolences,
Hareklia (Frangos)

Marilyn and Family: Sincerest condolences on your great loss. I was shocked when you called me to share the news. He was a good friend and a great human being. He made my feel at home in Chicago during my stint with American Express. He always would say that he never left home without it...his Platinum Card. I can hear him singing with Frank, Dean and Sammy.

Nancy joins me in offering our condolences. Our thoughts are prayers are with you.

Love.....

Jimmy Damon was a dear friend and colleague. I loved working with Jimmy on the many promotions and charity events that we did together over our 40 year friendship. All you had to do is ask Jimmy and he would be there for you. Jimmy was like family. Jimmy was my late, great Aunt Lila Koplan's favorite singer and Jimmy sang at her funeral. Somewhere Jimmy Damon is singing with the angels and swigging on a Jack Daniels. God Bless.
-Jonathan Scott, Las Vegas

DEAR MRS. DAMON AND FAMILY,
I WAS SO SORRY TO LEARN OF JIMMY'S PASSING. I WILL MISS HIM A GREAT DEAL.
I WAS A VERY BIG FAN OF YOUR HUSBAND AND FATHER. HE HAD PERFORMED FOR MY UNCLE WHO WAS A SHRINER.

WHEN JIMMY WALKED IN A ROOM, THE WHOLE ROOM WOULD LIGHT UP. HE HAD THE MOST WINNING SMILE,AND NOT TO MENTION, HE WAS A GREAT SINGER WITH A GOLDEN VOICE. AND HE WILL BE TRULY WELL MISSED BY ALOT OF PEOPLE.

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYER'S GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. IF YOU EVER NEED TO CONTACT ME,YOU CAN E-MAIL ME AT [email protected]

PLEASE TAKE CARE OF YOURSELFS

CAROL SMALL
4748 S.Avers #2-C
Chicago,IL 60632

Jimmy Damon was a dear friend and colleague. I loved working with Jimmy on the many promotions and charity events that we did together over our 40 year friendship. All you had to do is ask Jimmy and he would be there for you. Jimmy was like family. Jimmy was my late, great Aunt Lila Koplan's favorite singer and Jimmy sang at her funeral. Somewhere Jimmy Damon is singing with the angels and swigging on a Jack Daniels. God Bless.

Enjoyed our chats at LPT...Will miss you but you are singing to Ole Blue Eyes and others, and I know you are enjoying yourself

Dear Marilyn & Family:

I worked with Jimmy at the Cousins Club on Superior Street back in the late 1960's. He was a wonderful singer and a great human being, always smiling and wonderful to work with. I would bring out of town guests to hear him sing at the Pump Room . Everybody loved to hear Jimmy sing "Chicago" . He loved singing but he loved his family the most. With Deepest Sympathy to you and the Family.

Terry Fitzpatrick
Terry Fitzpatrick

Thanks for the friendship and songs over the years Jimmy -Requiescat in Pace

John J Flood
Cook County Police Department ( RET )

Jimmy, you were the best and will be missed. You'll always b performing in my heart.

We are very sorry for your loss.
Blooma and Len Stark

To Marilyn & Family. I had the honor to share the stage with Jimmy on a number of occasions and each one was a pleasure. We shared some good times at our Greek Media Club get togethers that I will always remember. Rest In Peace my friend.

I volunteered at Holy Name Cathedral's Christmas Day Dinner from 1991 through 2009. We served 300 meals and were treated to an orchestra caroling our guests, the homeless of Chicago. My very first year, as I was scrubbing the pots and pans at the back sink, barely able to hear the music, I got a tap on my shoulder and I turned around to see the singer, a well dressed blond guy, extending his hand and wishing me a Merry Christmas. I looked for a clean towel to dry my hands, but he said, "Don't be so formal. I'm Jimmy, Merry Christmas." I said, I'm Greg, Merry Christmas to you!"
It happened every Christmas Day just like that for 19 years. Jimmy would come back to shake my hand and wish me well. As talented and entertaining as he was, he was just as human and humble. He called me by name whether we were wearing name tags or not.
When Alexa and Dana were home for the Holidays and volunteering like the rest of us, Jimmy proudly introduced them to me.
I will always keep your dad in mind, as part of my Christmas, a great guy who made sure to catch up with me every year, in between belting out his beautiful songs.
I share your loss. I am so happy I knew Jimmy Damon.

Nobody did it better then Jimmy.....He did is "His Way"!May God light your way to heaven my friend ~

To Marilyn and family....from the first time we saw him sing in the Afterglow lounge...years ago....we all knew he would bea shining star forever!!Nobody did it better then Jimmy.....we will miss him forever...but willalwyas be in ur hearts.......Love...Judy~~

Dear FB friends,
This is just an update of the service I attended for my dear friend & partner for over 40 years. I just want to express to whoever reads this, that there has never been any person or persons I've worked with that had such joy & happiness when they were singing as Jimmy Damon. The priest gave a lovely and inspiring message of his memories of Jimmy after knowing him even longer than I did. He even Baptized Jimmy & Marilyn's daughters, Dana & Alexa.
Jimmy use to sing for the Priest's mother at various functions, and when Jimmy gave his mother a CD of his, she insists on playing in her home, even now, and she is 98 years old.
I was very impressed by the tremendous turnout of well-wishers and friends. People I haven't seen for years. Jimmy would have been delighted to see such a gathering of love. I am proud to have arranged, played, and performed with Jimmy these many years. I shall miss him tremendously. RIP! Dear friend!

I am very sorry to hear about your loss. My deepest sympathy goes to your family.

Chicago's marquee is one light dimmer. But the spirit of Jimmy Damon will never leave the building. A Grecian idol who put family first. And brought equal joy to mayors, newlyweds, politicians, even the homeless (Christmas dinners Holy Name). e??aµe ??a p??? ?a?? p?t? µa??, t??a ?a e?ste

Dear Marilyn, Dana & Alexa.
So many wonderful years---beginning in 1968. What a nice guy and a great performer. I will miss him. Howard Borde

Marilyn, Dana & Alexa,
Judy & I send our sincere sympathy to you. What a loss to our city. Jimmy was the best. I'm thankful to be pictured with him at The Pump Room, where he'll always live on.
John & Judy Sutton

Be at peace Jimmy...it was always a blast playing with you. The consummate entertainer and true professional. I will miss you.

Steve Baughman
Saxophone

Happy are those who mourn,since they will be comforted. Matt.5:4(NWT)

Jimmy, you were an inspiration to me. I saw you perform at the Raphael Hotel
downtown Chicago and I started singing at weddings and hoped to be as good as you. My deepest sympathy to Marilyn, Alexa and, Dana. You will be Missed but not forgotten.

GOD Bless and keep you during your time of mourning.
Peace be with the family

Dear Marilyn and Family,
You probably don't remember us but we lived in the building for around a year and made everlasting friendships with many dog owners along with their pets. You were just such a loving couple and we are so happy we had the pleasure of getting friendly with you both and most of all going to Jimmy's concerts at Navy Pier.

Our son mentioned just the other day he had never seen us happier. It was meeting such a lovely couple as you and Jim and those great walks and conversations.

The world is now short another loving husband, father and son. May the Angels watch over him in heaven! RIP

Jimmy was the consummate entertainer. He loved to sing and make people happy with his performance. It didn't matter where he performed - from the smallest intimate living rooms to the larger ballrooms and venues for large crowds - Jimmy had the knack of getting the audience involved. We were working a charity event outdoors in Florida, and the only lighting was from the hurricane lamps on the tables. Jimmy stood on a chair so the audience would be able to see where he was at - a very smart move. He paid me the ultimate compliment when we worked together by giving me the show opener and then asking me "What are we doing next?" We had great times whenever we worked - on the road or here in town. He was a class act and he will be missed.
Gerry Peters - friend, accompanist, & conductor

My deepest condolences to the Damon family. In a fall down world, Jimmy was a stand up guy. His love for his family was apparent in every conversation we shared. May God's peace be with you now.
Love Chris

Dear Marilyn,Dana & Alexa I am so sorry to hear about Jimmy We live in Florida now but otherwise I would be attending his services. Esther

May the "God of all comfort" help the family to endure during this most grievous time.

Marilyn, don't know if you remember me but lived next door to you on Paxton many years ago. May I offer my deepest condolences to you and your family.
Mary Kalodikis Black

Dear Marilyn,Dana & Alexa, I heard the news of Jimmy's passing on Monday. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. We had so many good times together. All my love to you.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

my prayers to the family jimmy will be missed dearly his singing on the holidays made us smile will miss seeing him everysaturday shpping your one of a kind dear friend will miss you.

We will remember the many great times singing and carrying on with the crowd! You were a great showman, a true professional, and it was an honor to call you my friend. May you rest in peace.

Marilyn, my deepest sympathies and condolences to you and your family. I was just talking about you and Jimmy to some friends Friday night about how we were able to jump the line for my birthday lunch at Planet Hollywood many, many years ago when we worked together at Infinity Management. I was so saddened to hear about Jimmy's passing the following day. On a happier note, I see that both your lovely daughters are married now and that you're a grandma too! You've been in my thoughts and prayers.

Everybody loved Jimmy! Show business people are not always the most gracious people. But Jimmy was different. He was kind and gentle and caring and an all around elegant man. Great singer. Better man. May you SIP (Sing in Peace)!

To my dear friend & partner for over 40 years, I just want to express to whoever reads this, that there has never been any person or persons I've worked with that had your joy & happiness when you were singing. I remember so many wonderful memories we have had, like going to Lima, Ohio to do a wedding, or the times we both spent in Bal Harbour, Florida and the many people we have met along the way. My thoughts and prayers go out to Marilyn, Dana, and Alexa. We shall miss him tremendously. RIP!

I'll never forget Jimmy singing at my
November,2012 Birthday Party singing
"Unforgettable" at the Drake Hotel.
May he remain in our hearts forever
as he will never be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to Marilyn and family.
May sll his songs bring peace and comfort to all of us!

My condolences to the family and friends. Dealing with this is trying but hope can be found at 1 Corinthians 15:26. "Death will be brought to nothing"

Peace and love beautiful friend, Jimmy. You will be very much missed and fondly remembered, always.

My deepest sympathjies to Marilyn and Jimmy's daughters. Jimmy was a shining light, which now shines among the angels! Loved his songs, his stories and his wonderful skordalia which he made for me several years ago. RIP, you belong to the ages now.

We met Jimmy at a charitable function (14 yrs ago) and knew he would be a fabulous entertainer at our wedding. On our wedding day, it was the hottest day of the year, but Jimmy had on his tux on with his bandmates! (Our reception was outside.) He lead our friends in fabulous songs which we have on video. He always had a smile and was such a positive individual. We later saw him at other functions and shared that our friends (to this day) say our receiption was the best fun. Everyone loved Jimmy. He will be always in our hearts.

May the God of all comfort and hope be with the Damon family.

TO MY DEAR FRIEND AND PARTNER FOR OVER 40 YEARS, I CAN ONLY SAY THAT I'VE NEVER WORKED WITH A MORE CHEERFUL & HAPPY PERSON. WE LAUGHED & CRIED TOGETHER LIKE FAMILY. SUCH WONDERFUL TIMES WE HAD ON OUR GIGS LIKE LIMA, OHIO. MEMORIES OF BAL HARBOUR FL. ETC. MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH MARILYN, DANA, AND ALEXA. REST IN PEACE MY DEAR FRIEND.