Rip JIMMY FUSCO

I first met Jimmy at the rack in Detroit...late 70s.
I'll always remember him like this....

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Jimmy was waiting for a one-pocket appointment...I was waiting for a snooker match...
...we ended up talking for quite a stretch.
He told me he was there to pump himself up again....he'd had a one-hole match before
he'd came to Detroit...betting his last $500....came down to last ball...he hung a bank...
...left the guy long....couldn't follow it in...so the guy says "Clear the rail!"...jacks up to
jump whitey off the table....somehow, whitey went up in the air and bounced back onto
the table...the object ball somehow came off the back of the pocket and crawled along
the rail...into his pocket...Jimmy said "I aint had money since."

Jimmy was easy to talk to.....rest in peace
 
For many of us who knew and loved Jimmy, this was a hard loss. He was one of the most kind-hearted people our pool world ever saw and probably will ever see again. He was truly special and had many talents, including his amazing abilities as a professional player.

He will be greatly missed.
 
FranCrimi said:
For many of us who knew and loved Jimmy, this was a hard loss. He was one of the most kind-hearted people our pool world ever saw and probably will ever see again. He was truly special and had many talents, including his amazing abilities as a professional player.

He will be greatly missed.
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He was a one of a kind, like Sinatra or Dean Martin. For those of you that had never been around this man, I'd dig up some old footage. Ya might find some Accu Stats tapes. He seemingly had that quality, where he took the good from every great player he encountered and added that too his character. He would of been good at anything he put his time too.
 
My condolences to his family and friends. Another great one gone. RIP Jimmy.
 
Heartbreaking news. Jimmy was a close friend of mine of forty years. I met him at his room in South Philadelphia while I was a college student and we hit it off right away.

Whether it was one pocket, straight pool, or back pocket, only a few in the world could compete with Jimmy.

I last saw him when he approached me at Super Billiards Expo in 2016 and we had a nice chat. I'm glad that I had that opportunity.

Rest in peace, my friend. You'll be missed.
 
A very long time friend gone!It's really sad for me, as Jimmy and I used to talk to each other at least once a week, since we rekindled our friendship last year in Philly at Petie Fusco's 'The Spot' pool room.

R.I.P. buddy! I'll see you when it's time for me to play my last shot!
 
Jimmy Fusco

I would like to find the words that would best describe the man Jimmy Fusco but I can't. Jimmy was a man with a soul of a little boy, he was one of a kind, at least I have never met anyone like him before he was simply adorable. He would take the time to talk and LISTENto whomever, eyes wide open and always in total agreement, he had a way about himself to make everyone feel comfortable, he had no enemies, none. I would go as far to say that Jimmy was the nicest person that I have ever encountered in my 73 years of existence, and a pool player to boot.:) I'm sure that you will find the same as you read more stories about Jimmy, but to truly appreciate Jimmy you had to know him he was a very special person. My deepest condolences go out to all his friends and especially to his family, may he rest in peace.

Hopefully one day we can all meet again, break bread, and also break balls, love you Jimmy.

Bill Incardona
 
wincardona said:
I would like to find the words that would best describe the man Jimmy Fusco but I can't. Jimmy was a man with a soul of a little boy, he was one of a kind, at least I have never met anyone like him before he was simply adorable. He would take the time to talk and LISTENto whomever, eyes wide open and always in total agreement, he had a way about himself to make everyone feel comfortable, he had no enemies, none. I would go as far to say that Jimmy was the nicest person that I have ever encountered in my 73 years of existence, and a pool player to boot.:) I'm sure that you will find the same as you read more stories about Jimmy, but to truly appreciate Jimmy you had to know him he was a very special person. My deepest condolences go out to all his friends and especially to his family, may he rest in peace.

Hopefully one day we can all meet again, break bread, and also break balls, love you Jimmy.

Bill Incardona
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Well said Billy. When I think about all the pool players I have known, you're right that Jimmy stands out. In a room full of hustlers he would be the most popular guy with all of them. When he played, everybody rooted for him. I was partners with Youngblood when he played Jimmy in the Bank finals in Dayton. First prize was $2,500. Youngblood had bothered me so much that week that I was secretly pulling for Jimmy to whip him and he did! The only time I can ever remember being happy to lose.

Jimmy was a sweetheart in a pretty tough culture. Yet he could get down and play some mean pool if he had too. He played hard and if you beat him he would congratulate you on your game. One of a kind! My thoughts are with Marci, his devoted wife and partner for over four decades. A lovely woman for a lovely guy.
 
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