Birth date: Apr 20, 1950 Death date: Aug 26, 2025
Surrounded by his loving wife and children, James Richard Avati peacefully departed from this world on August 26, 2025 at 12:34 p.m. James Avati aka Rick, Jim, Dad, or Grandpa Jim was born April 20, 1950, to James Sante Avati and Read Obituary
For most of us our most meaningful legacy is our family. James would surely agree with that, as he had the privilege of a very loving family. But he also leaves a lasting legacy in his art. His bronze sculptures are remarkable. Here are a few of them. Eric Felt
I remember meeting & being with Rick & Debbie in Manhattan during the 1970's. I didn't know them well; they were much younger than I was. Still I remember the gentleness in their relationship & towards me. About a month ago I visited with Debbie in their home. Rick woke up a few times & said a few words while I was there. The Holy Spirit filled that room & our hearts. I felt again their generousity & kindness. I hope for continuing friendship with both of them. Julie Snow
Amber Cloward lit a candle in memory of James Avati
Amber Cloward sent a virtual gift in memory of James Avati
I remember every time I would come and hang out and how much he would make us laugh. A core memory of mine was when Jim wanted to use me for a sculpture so I would go stand on the front porch and lawn and he would make me model for like hours and then at the end of it there would be some cool sculpture that usually ended up as a boy because I guess I have those features but I love that somewhere out there I have sculptures of my face and I thought it was so cool that my best friend's dad actually wanted to use me as a model. I absolutely love you guys and there's so many other just amazing memories like going to his studio and just so many other memories and laughs that I have with your family! Love Amber and the Crew P. S. Sorry I couldn't find the photos but these were roughly the age I was :)
