James Daniel Henry Jr., 70, of LeRoy, NY, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Unity Hospital in Rochester NY, surrounded by loving family and friends after a long illness. Jim, known as “Bimbo,” to all, was born on January 3, 1955, in Batavia, NY, the son of James Daniel Henry Sr. and Beatrice Angela (Coppini) Henry.
Jim Jr., like his father, Jim Sr, was known for his warm and friendly demeanor, quick wit, desire to help others, fierce loyalty, and always up for fun and laughter. The Henrys had the pleasure of growing up on Myrtle Street in LeRoy, which was full of friendly neighbors, great mentors, fun sports, camaraderie, and daily adventure. “Bimbo” was my father’s nickname growing up when James, Jim, Jimmy, Jim-Bo, etc. manifested into Bimbo! It seemed that everyone had a nickname while growing up in LeRoy! Jim Jr. was honored to have his father’s moniker!
Jim Jr. was a 1973 graduate of LeRoy High, where he played four years of football for the Oatkan Knights in the highly successful Bob Sullivan and Don Santini coaching years. He was also a three-year wrestler for coach Bill Brooks, winning key matches at heavyweight to lead the varsity to their first ten-win season in his senior year.
Jim Jr. studied electronic wiring at LHS which led to his fascination of Heath Kits, Scanners, Walkie-Talkies and HAM radios. His garage is a spectacular museum of tinkering. He so enjoyed tearing down and rebuilding anything in sight such as four-wheelers, engines, go-carts, mowers, and light fixtures.
After graduation, “Bimbo” worked 35 years for the Village of LeRoy in the Department of Public Works and the Water Treatment Plant. He married the love of his life in 1976, Bonnie MacIntyre, a kind and loving 1975 grad of Caledonia-Mumford High. Father, Jim Sr., married his Cal-Mum sweetheart, Bea, in 1952, so it seems that great minds think alike!
Jim Sr. brought teenage Jim Jr. to Lime Rock Speedway in the late 60’s and son “Bimbo” simply loved the look, feel, smell, and incredible energy of the venue. Sprint Cars, Quads, Motorcycles, you name it, he loved it! Bimbo had many roles at “The Rock,” and he put his heart and soul into each job. He made numerous friends at the track, life-long friends.
Bimbo and Bonnie were super blessed with a darling daughter, Taryn, in 1984, when they resided at Lake LeRoy. Many fishing tournaments and parties were held on the grounds. Having their daughter there was simply the best for Bimbo and Bonnie. Taryn now has two handsome, talented, and loving sons, James and Killian, which gave Bimbo immense pleasure and pride as he attended their hockey, lacrosse, and soccer contests.
It is very moving to see and read all the hundreds of comments that are filling up the Facebook pages regarding Bimbo’s passing. Bimbo loved LeRoy and many LeRoyans loved and cared about Bimbo. He wasn’t just a resident as he gave freely of his time to the community. He worked for seven years at the LeRoy Volunteer Ambulance (LVA) as a night shift dispatcher. He was a member of the LeRoy Fire Department for fifteen years. He was also a member of the Chemical Hose and the Oatka Fish and Game Club.
Bimbo is survived by his wife of 49 years, Bonnie (nee MacIntyre), daughter Taryn (James Kwiatek) of Batavia, NY, and his beloved grandchildren, James Rachow and Killian Kwiatek. He is survived by brothers, George (Jennifer) of Monkton, VT, Edward (Karen) of Williamsville, NY, Gary (Susan) of Clarence Center, NY and sister, Rebecca (William) Seeley of LeRoy, NY. Also survived by brothers-in-law, James MacIntyre of Killeen, TX, Don (Jennifer) MacIntyre of Hamlin, NY and sister-in-law, Lynda (Donald) Cameron of LeRoy, NY. Other survivors include nieces, Chrissy (Chad) Gordon of Milton, VT, Angela (Jesper) Matser of Portland, OR, Lynn and Carrie MacIntrye, Lyndsay Winter and Megan Shaffer, nephews, Peter (Morgan Randall) Henry of Manchester, NH, Nicholas Henry (Marianna Marin) of Washington, DC, Jayce Seeley (Danielle Tallo) of Bergen, NY, Dalton Seeley of LeRoy, NY, the late James MacIntyre, Jason MacIntyre, Seth MacIntyre and Donald MacIntyre, as well as great nephews Bryce and Wyatt Gordon, also of Milton, VT.
There will be no calling hours or funeral.
Celebration of Life, at the convenience of the family, to be announced at a later date.
Your memories and condolences may be shared with Bimbo’s family at www.falconefuneralhome.com.
