James Paul Yaccarino
We regretfully announce the passing of James “Jimmy” Paul Yaccarino, 80, on April 20, 2023 at his home in The Villages, Florida. Jimmy spent nearly 70 years of his life as a resident and business owner in Key West, best known for his family-owned restaurant, The Hickory House, on Stock Island. He played football at Key West High School, volunteered as a basketball coach at Saint Mary’s High School, and was a proud Florida State Seminole.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James John Yaccarino and Florence Puccerella Yaccarino, and his late wife, Connie Collins Yaccarino, of Key West. He is survived by his wife, Kay (Harris) Yaccarino, and his children: Mark Yaccarino, Anna Holder, James Paul Yaccarino Jr. (Diane), Victoria Cavaliere (Sam), Daniel Hendricks (Michele) and stepdaughter, Emma Mize (Stephen); and his grandchildren, Jimmy Yaccarino, Charlie Holder, Leah and Connie Cavaliere, Lucas and Kara Yaccarino, Sofia, Jeremiah, Hope, and Elijah Hendricks, and Lydia and Dean Mize; and a number of in-laws, cousins, nephews and nieces.
Jimmy was active for many years in a number of charitable and fraternal organizations, including the Key West Masonic Lodge No. 64, the Marathon Lodge No. 323, and the Mahi Shriners, He was beloved by his family and friends and will be missed as a truly unique and wonderful man.
A memorial service is planned for 11 a.m. Thursday, May 26 at Dean-Lopez Funeral Home, 418 Simonton St., Key West.
