James Robert Stavola, 76, of Beverly Hills, Florida, passed away on August 17, 2026, at home. He was born on May 16, 1950, to the late Thomas and Alice (Travers) Stavola, in Brooklyn, New York.
James proudly served in the National Guard. He married Carol Petrazzolo 53 years ago. He was Catholic by faith. He worked at the I.R.S as a Tax Examiner for 22 years. He and Carol came to Citrus County in 2013, from Shirley, Long Island, New York.
James had a passion for animals; he adored his “fur babies” and loved watching animal videos. He was delighted to spend peaceful time just watching the birds; and he was a movie buff taking time to sit and enjoy a good story. He loved to cook and he was a good cook! He watched cooking videos to get new recipes that he was always willing to make for his family.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife: Carol Stavola of Beverly Hills, FL; 3 children: James S. Stavola and wife Kimberly of Shirley, LI, NY; Jennifer Musto and husband Charles of Bradenton, FL; Christine Dilley and husband Arthur of Spring Hill, FL; his brother, David Stavola of Dunnellon, FL; and 6 grandchildren. James was preceded in death by his parents.
A Gathering and Sharing of Remembrance will be held on Sunday, August 23, 2026, from 1:00 – 4:00PM, in the chapel at the Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory, Inverness, Florida. Friends and family are invited to come and spend time with the family, and share their memories of James.
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