James Sandoval
Passed: January 01, 2022
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James Sandoval
Passed: January 01, 2022
Obituary
Mr. James Sandoval, 68, of Goodyear, Arizona died January 1, 2022. He was born July 7, 1953 in Phoenix, Arizona to John R. Sandoval and Anita M. Sandoval.
Jimmy attended Phoenix Union High School and later Phoenix College where he met his future wife of 48 years, Susan. As a teenager, Jimmy became interested in law enforcement and joined the Phoenix Police Trainee Program and entered into the Police Academy when he was 21. Jimmy served as patrol officer and retired as a detective in 1999. After his career with the Police Department, Jimmy worked for the City of Phoenix in the Neighborhood Services Department and retired again in 2015. A few years into his retirement, Jimmy developed Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and received a double lung transplant in November 2018. Jimmy passed away due to complications from his lung transplant on New Years Day 2022. He had a larger-than-life persona, enjoyed talking to everyone, became a mentor to many, and devoted time to coaching soccer and football. He was always the life of the party.
Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents John R. and Anita Sandoval. He is survived by his wife, Susan; eight brothers and sisters: Jenny, Peter, David, Sam, Beji, Diane, Johnny Ray, and Michael; his son, Matt; daughter, Tina; grandsons, Mathew and Eric; and granddaughter Meadow.
A visitation will be held at 1PM on January 18, 2022 with the funeral service beginning at 2pm.
16 responses to James Sandoval
Catherine Flores says:
January 15, 2022
My condolences to you and your family. I’m so sorry for your loss
Rick Salgado says:
January 16, 2022
Jimmy, (I-67)
A Man of God, a Warrior, a very good friend & loco. I will miss you but I know we shall see each other again. I’ll never forget when you said “Ricky why do we have to die to Rest In Peace when we can do it at work?” You we’re there for me at one of my lowest points in life to lift me up. You made me laugh & now cry. We had great moments in PD & Neighborhood Services. You were blessed with a beautiful woman of God, your wife Susan who never left your side during your trials in life. Thank God Almighty for you having a personal relationship with His Son Jesus! You’ve fought the good fight. Well done thy good & faithful servant. You are now in the presence of God Almighty. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Semper Fi my friend!
Rick Salgado
I-90
Cynthia says:
January 16, 2022
One of the BEST DUDES EVER. Thank You for being a true man in my families life.
Sylvia says:
January 16, 2022
A Godly man full of life, wisdom, ready to help anyone in need ( my family was a recipient ) a funny man too we will forever remember “ thank you for coming and thank you for leaving “ you don’t have to go home but you can’t stay here, and the forever funny anyway quote lol. God bless you all, May the Holy spirit comfort you and may your memories forever carry you.
Terry Martinez says:
January 17, 2022
Jimmy, you were always the life of the party even when there wasn’t one. You always had a larger than life personality.
You fought a good fight but the Lord needed you more.
Only you and Suzy will know what I mean by this. I won’t be able to stalk you anymore.lol
God Bless your Family. You will Forever be in our Hearts.❤️