James "Jim" Yafai

Birth date: May 4, 1958 Death date: Oct 15, 2023

James “Jim” Yafai, 65, of Brooklyn, passed away October 15, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. His family and friends will gather on October 20, 2023 from 10:00AM- 12:00PM at Eineder Funeral Homes - Brooklyn Chapel. His me Read Obituary

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Andrew Gibson Gibbo

108w ago

I am sorry for your loss. Jim was one of my instructors at the RAF Regiment depot at Catterick England . These are individuals you look up to from the start of your careers and Jim was one of them . A father figure when we were young and impressionable away from home and starting out. Jim was always kind and later in my career having met Jim he remained the person i first met to the time we all moved on . Such a loss to the family and his wider friends and the RAF Regiment …see you at the gates Jim …..Gibbo

Deb Mommers

108w ago

I am so sorry for your loss of your husband! Praying for comfort during these difficult times ❤️
Deb Mommers

Willie Adams

108w ago

Jim was an honorable man to work with at the hospital. Always approachable and willing to assist and share his knowledge to help fix IT issues. I send my condolences to his family and friends. Thinking of you all.

Nigel Boucher

108w ago

I served with Jim on 1 Squadron in Germany and met him several times in civil street before he left to go abroad. He was a great bloke and will be sadly missed by many. My condolences go out to all his family in this sad time. Curly

Alan Spice

108w ago

in honor of James.

Our sincere condolences to all his family, I and Jeanette (my wife) are shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Jim. He and I served together as instructors on GDT at RAF Waddington for a number of years. He was a fun loving cheeky chap and we had many a good time. I never thought Rockapes (RAF Regiment Gunners) & computers would go together until I met him, he was the first person to show me how computers work.

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Clive Manser ( Dude)

109w ago

I like to share my condolences to Jim's family and freinds.
Jim was one of my basic training instructors, a professional Non Commissioned Officer , helping me and many others become a Royal Air Force Regiment gunner. He taught, amongst other things first aid, later on in the course whilst crossing a fence He broke his leg, and ironically we had to carry out those newly acquired skills upon him, whilst we carried him to a vehicle , he joked he only broken it , so we could practice on a live casualty.
Later on in my carrier, I served with Jim in Germany, where he became a freind, he had a dry cheeky sense of humour, a ready smile and a confidence which would carry him through any situation . He taught me many lessons in life and it was an honour and a privilege to have known and served along side him. Rest in peace James old boy.

Sandy Gall

109w ago

Please accept my sincere condolences at this sad time. Jim and I served as instructors on the same unit at RAF Catterick in North Yorkshire, and it was always a pleasure to work with him.
Praying for peace for all the family.
Sandy Gall

Antony Gardner 'Sb'

109w ago

Jim was my instructor when I joined the RAF Regiment, they weren't easy days but Jim was the ultimate professional and took pride in teaching us the skills needed for a career in the military. When you joined your Squadron the first question they asked you was, "who were your instructors" when you then said Jim Yaffai they knew that they were getting a fit and knowledgeable soldier who had received excellent training. Jim was well respected and liked across the Regiment. A year or two later Jim joined the same Squadron as me, to say that I was apprehensive was an understatement but he recognised me straight away and gave me the biggest smile, I am proud to call him my friend and will raise a glass in his honour, my thoughts are with his family at this difficult time.

Mark Lemon

109w ago

As a young 19 year old I joined the RAF Regiment and was sent to RAF Catterick for my training, possibly the hardest thing I have ever done in my life. Corporal Yafai was on the training Wing all of whom were feared and hugely respected by us "sprogs" - a huge part of my life - it's so sad to have woken this morning and read this news, he was one of the good guys - my condolences to the whole family - RIP Jim - Per Ardua

Mark 'Square' Fairhead

109w ago

A privilege and an honour to serve with you Jim. A true loss to life of one of my favourite people I have had the pleasure to work with. Jim took me through my basic gunner training in 1985 when he was an instructor in the RAF Regiment at RAF Catterick N Yorkshire. I was delighted and slightly fearful when he arrived on 1 Sqn RAF Regiment in RAF Laarbruch W Germany where he took me through my Scorpion tank driver and gunner Trg - fond memories of his sense of mischief fun and support - gone but never forgotten mate. Condolences to all of the family and may he rest in peace - Per ardua

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