Jim was born in Wilmington, Delaware and was the son of Martha and the late Emil Verderame. He graduated from Salesianum School in 1980 and received a Bachelor's degree from the University of Delaware in 1984. He started his career at MBNA, moving on to CoreStates Bank of Delaware for 26 years. Jim finished his career at Chubb Insurance.
Jim was a member of the Prince of Piedmont Lodge, the Sons & Daughters of Italy, #475. He was an avid Philadelphia sports fan, enjoyed golfing, and was a cigar aficionado. He loved vacationing in Wildwood, NJ. Jim's greatest joy was spending time with his family and close friends.
Jim is survived by his wife of 22 years, Diane (Colbert) Verderame; 2 sons, Anthony and Michael (Anne); 3 grandchildren, Samuel, Madeline and Thomas; mother, Martha; 2 siblings, Debra Howard (Daniel) and Douglas (Holly), and niece and nephew, Alexa and Nicholas.
A viewing was held on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 from 6-8 pm at the McCrery & Harra Funeral Homes, 3924 Concord Pike, Wilmington. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at 11 am at St Anthony of Padua Church, 901 N Dupont St, Wilmington. Jim rests at Gracelawn Memorial Park in Wilmington, Delaware.
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