Good Bye My Friend...... River Rat

[Buckshot]

It is with heavy heart that I let everyone know that my dear friend, mentor, fishing buddy, and generally partner in crime, Jim Cosentino, AKA the River Rat has gone to where the seas are always calm and lines are always tight. I met Jimmy when I joined the South river Boat club over 16 years ago. The first two words he said to me as we were introduced and shook hands were..... "You Fish?" and we have been friends ever since. Well its time for me to say good bye to him but I will have memories of great times with him forever. Nights of hauling fish and days of the skunk, running up on the beach in the fog and winning tournaments, watching his brother-in-law lip a small blue as he saw us lipping small bass....lol....Jimmy was one of the best fishermen, father, husband and friend I knew and I am going to miss him dearly. He fought a very hard battle and just couldn't fight anymore. I got a call to come over last night and got to spend a little time with Jim and truly believe he could hear me. I told him that I loved him, and for him to save a spot for me at the rail until the day I see you again my friend. Jimmy was an OG here on NJfishing and would be one of the first people to help someone out, He touched a lot of lives and the world is a sadder place today without him in it.
Going to miss you buddy....
Buckshot

[Buckshot]

Jim Putting a hurting on them on day

[Art Berkman]

So sorry for your loss! My condolences

Jim was a class act!

RIP Jim!!!

[Joey Dah Fish]

My deepest condolences to you and his family and friends. He will be missed by many

[Striper80]

Condolences. He sounded like a great guy and friend.

[John D.]

My deepest condolences to his family and friends.

[hartattack]

Heartfelt condolences. It was a privilege to know Jim.

[Taxman]

So sorry may he RIP

[SHAMROCK EDDIE]

Condolences to his family, Jim was a heck of a nice guy and very good fishermen he will be missed by many,

[MVP]

That is quite a write up on the character of the man you called your friend. Wish there were more like that. Heaven will be a better place wth him at the rail

[ironfish]

My condolences to you and his family . We are blessed to have just one friend like that in life. RIP

[fin_s_guy]

Moderator, fisherman, husband and father.

Guy named his boat "The Angry Beaver".

Great guy and it was a pleasure to know him and share time at the rail with him.

Even pulled out a PUOSU win!!

RIP Jimmy

[Down Deep Sportfishing]

Rest in peace Jim and our deepest condolences to all family and friends

[Reel Class]

So sorry to hear of Jim's passing John.

Jim was a great guy, was always smiling, and was an amazingly personable guy who was always happy when he was fishing.

Although I haven't seen him in years, he made a distinct impression on me.

May he Rest in Peace!!!

[broken bobber]

Jimmy the RR was a man among men... always there for you if you needed him.....Terrible loss for his family and friends and the people here..... R.I.P. my friend.... will be missed by many...... My bow monkey is with him now rest assured......

[FASTEDDIE29]

Condolences to his family, friends and NJF family! R.I.P. NJF O.G!!!

Fair winds, calm seas and as always, **** CANCER!!!
TIGHT LINEZ FOREVER!!!

[FishNDoc]

So sorry to hear.Our prayers are with all of you. Rest in Peace Jim.

[seazu]

so sad may GOD rest his soul, prayers to family and friends

[hammer4reel]

Prayers sent for family and friends.
May he RIP knowing he touched many people here .

.

[Duffman]

RIP Rat. A true njf og. Fair winds and following seas.

[shrimpman steve]

Condolences to him family. I didn't know him well but do remember him fondly.
Fair winds and following seas

[SteveSlickStick]

John,
I am saddened and dismayed at the passing of our friend. My deepest condolences to all who had the privilege of knowing him, and to his family.
Tight lines forever, River Rat!

[jlrotary]

My condolences to you, his friend and family. May he Rest In Peace.

[RBC67]

My deepest condolences to you and his family and friends

[Buckshot]

Thanks for all the kind words guys, they are much appreciated.
Arrangements are below,

http://maliszewskimemorialhome.com/book-of-memories/3053713/Cosentino-James-/view-event.php?event=visitation&id=1

[courbeco]

Very sorry to learn of this. My deepest condolences to Jim's family. I've never met him, but from what I've heard and read about him, he was one hell of a guy. Rest in peace my friend.:(

[stevelikes2fish]

My condolences, may he rest in peace.

[Gerry Zagorski]

Jimmy certainly will be missed. One of those guys who had a quiet yet humble confidence about him, great sense of humor, loved to have fun and truly enjoyed life. Never complained about anything and was the sort whos glass was half full, never half empty.

RIP my brother and looking forward to seeing you on the other side.

[Hunter 2]

My condolences. Rest In Peace

[shresearchdude]

Thanks for putting this up.

Rest in peace Jim...

[Gerry Zagorski]

What an unbelievable turn out at Jimmy's viewing!! The people were wrapped around the inside of the funeral home like a long TSA line at the airport. By the time I left, there was a long line forming outside the place as well.

Very fitting for a guy of his character and a tribute to how many people he touched.

Rest easy Jimmy. You will remembered and missed by many.

[Gerry Zagorski]

It is with heavy heart that I let everyone know that my dear friend, mentor, fishing buddy, and generally partner in crime, Jim Cosentino, AKA the River Rat has gone to where the seas are always calm and lines are always tight. I met Jimmy when I joined the South river Boat club over 16 years ago. The first two words he said to me as we were introduced and shook hands were..... "You Fish?" and we have been friends ever since. Well its time for me to say good bye to him but I will have memories of great times with him forever. Nights of hauling fish and days of the skunk, running up on the beach in the fog and winning tournaments, watching his brother-in-law lip a small blue as he saw us lipping small bass....lol....Jimmy was one of the best fishermen, father, husband and friend I knew and I am going to miss him dearly. He fought a very hard battle and just couldn't fight anymore. I got a call to come over last night and got to spend a little time with Jim and truly believe he could hear me. I told him that I loved him, and for him to save a spot for me at the rail until the day I see you again my friend. Jimmy was an OG here on NJfishing and would be one of the first people to help someone out, He touched a lot of lives and the world is a sadder place today without him in it.
Going to miss you buddy....
Buckshot

I know this is a very tough loss for you since the two of you were so close. People like Jimmy don't come along often and leave a very large hole in their wake that's hard to fill. Celebrate the time you had with him and you know he, his memory and the example of how he lead his life will carry you through.

Hang tough John. Love you brother....

[Prowler 5]

Sorry for your loss......

[jmurr711]

I'm just seeing this my condolences to one of the njfishing.com og's 😢