James Albano

On February 9th, 2020 the world lost James Albano. This beautiful boy was a son, brother, and friend to many. Behind he leaves his parents, and three sisters. He was 17 years old and his life long dream was joining the military and protecting the country.

He was very sociable and made lots of people laugh and smile. He knew how to speak to people and he made everyone around him feel comfortable. At times he would speak and his words were very motivating. He really focused his time on helping others that were going through rough times. He just knew what to say to cheer them up. He looked up to xxxtentacion, WRLD, Tupac, Shakur, Biggie Smalls, and Trippie redd.

He was a protective brother and always had had our backs no matter what. When James knew his siblings were upset he would try to read us and try his hardest to help us. He was very goofy especially his dance moves. He loved to give hugs and be hugged. He could be very annoying at times but his goofiness made up for it.

As a friend James as they’d call him, Jibby, was a very uplifting person and his energy was always so bright it shined like the sun. His energy was never extinguished as he’d be the life of the room. James never let any of his friends be sad as he was never afraid to speak to them about anything. His friends saw him as very generous, funny and crazy. They’d also call him Semaj because he’d flip and turn your life around as best he could. Adults knew him as a respectful young man. He just wanted to be there for everyone and make sure everyone was okay. May his beautiful kind soul sleep in peace.

-Written by Angelina Albano


As an Oceanside community, all too familiar with tragic losses, we are fundraising to support and help the Albano family with the upcoming expenses they will be faced with. All funds will go straight to his parents James and Elise Albano, who you can see is an official beneficiary for this fund.

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