James (Jim) Laveroni passed away peacefully on March 28, 2018 surrounded by friends and family. Jim was born on April 26, 1953, the son of the late Edward and Michaela Laveroni. He is survived by his adoring wife Carol, his brothers Rich (Ann), Paul, Bill (Patty), and Steve (Patricia), and his sisters-in-law Diane (Dennis ) O'Leary and Marilyn (Mark) Kuklinski along with many nieces and nephews.
Jim was raised in San Francisco, a graduate of St. Ignatius High School and University of San Francisco. He was a thirty-year veteran of the Novato Police Department where he retired as a lieutenant 10 years ago. Jim was very active in retirement as a teacher at Santa Rosa Police Academy, an accomplished drummer in a number of bands, and host of a radio show (Percussion Discussion) on KRCB in Rohnert Park. He lived life to its fullest, enjoyed friends and family, and could always bring a smile to any person he met. His passions were his loving wife Carol, music, his dogs, family, and close former Novato police friends. A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, June 24 at 3pm at Our Lady of Guadalupe in Windsor, CA. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to your favorite charity in Jim's name.
