It is with heavy hearts that we bring you the news of the passing of Jimmy the Jester, a beloved entertainer in the indie wrestling scene. At only 34 years old, Jimmy’s life came to an unexpected and tragic end. He was a talented performer who poured his heart and soul into entertaining crowds, and his untimely passing has left a void in the hearts of many.
Born James Pasquale, Jimmy was a multi-talented individual who pursued various passions throughout his life. He was raised in White Twp, outside Belvidere, NJ, where he graduated from Belvidere High School in 2006. After completing high school, he attended Warren County Community College with the goal of obtaining a degree in Criminal Justice.
Jimmy was an active member of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG/AFTRA) and participated in local plays, commercials, and small parts in TV and movies. Additionally, he performed stand-up comedy at various clubs in New Jersey. In 2004, he spent the summer working at his aunt’s business, Ace Gymnastics, where he discovered a passion for coaching gymnastics. He excelled at training boys, men, and Special Olympics team gymnasts and also loved coaching and tumbling cheerleaders.
Around 2007, Jimmy began training at the Monster Factory Professional Wrestling Training Center, and it quickly became the center of his universe. Under the guidance of Danny Cage, he honed his skills and became a professional wrestler in 2019. Known to most as “Jimmy the Jester,” he was a force to be reckoned with in various promotions, including Titan Championship Wrestling Entertainment, Stand Alone Wrestling, Lucha Riot, WWWA, and Atomic Championship Wrestling.
Apart from wrestling, Jimmy enjoyed staying active and staying fit. He frequented different gyms and even got his mom, Rose, to accompany him on some occasions as her trainer to help her live a healthier lifestyle. His infectious personality and ability to light up any room made him a beloved figure in his community, and his Facebook page is filled with heartfelt tributes and memories from friends and fans alike.
Jimmy had a heart of gold and always went out of his way to help others in need. His larger-than-life personality was a mix of “if Robin Williams and a wrestler had a child together,” as he was always ready to make people laugh and lift their spirits.
Jimmy is survived by his mother, Rose Pasquale Emmons, her husband Edward, his step-brother Jesse Emmons, and his two furry companions, Holley and Nixen. His father, Andrew Palmer, predeceased him.
A visitation will be held at the Middlesex Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, from 4 PM – 7PM. A gathering of friends and family will follow at Carpaccio Ristorante, where loved ones can celebrate Jimmy’s life and honor his memory. His passing has left a void in the hearts of many, and he will be dearly missed.
James Pasquale, 34, a professional wrestler on the independent circuit, and a gymnastics coach passed away suddenly on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at his home in Monroe Twp, NJ.
Born in Easton, PA, Jimmy was raised in White Twp, outside Belvidere, NJ, where he was a 2006 graduate of Belvidere High School. Following high school, he attended Warren County Community College, working towards a degree in Criminal Justice.
In 2005, Jimmy joined the Screen Actors Guild (SAG/AFTRA) where he did local plays, commercials, and small parts in TV, and movies. In between acting and wrestling, he performed stand-up comedy at clubs in NJ.
In 2004, Jimmy spent the summer working at his aunt’s business, Ace Gymnastics where coaching became another passion of his where he excelled at training boys, men, and Special Olympics team gymnasts. He also loved coaching and tumbling cheerleaders enabling them to be their best right up to this week.
Around 2007, Jimmy began training at the Monster Factory Professional Wrestling Training Center under the guidance of Danny Cage, which quickly became his life.
In 2019, he became a Professional Wrestler, known to most as “Jimmy the Jester”. He also wrestled in various promotions, including Titan Championship Wrestling Entertainment, Stand Alone Wrestling, Lucha Riot, WWWA, and Atomic Championship Wrestling.
Looking always to stay fit, Jimmy enjoyed working out at any gym near him, and got his mom Rose to go along many times as her trainer to get her to live a healthier lifestyle.
His Facebook page is filled with so many tributes and memories that his family especially his mom, found some comfort and peace knowing how loved he was by so many. He had a heart of gold and would help anyone out that needed it. His personality was a mix of “if Robin Williams and a wrestler had a child together”. Jimmy was someone who could fill a room, the life of the party, and larger than life. Funny, loud, and always ready to make people laugh.
Jimmy is survived by his mother, Rose Pasquale Emmons, and her husband Edward, his step-brother Jesse Emmons, and his two favorite companions, his dogs, Holley and Nixen.
He was predeceased by his dad Andrew Palmer.
A visitation will be held at the Middlesex Funeral Home, 528 Bound Brook Road, Middlesex, NJ on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, from 4 PM – 7PM.
A gathering of friends and family will follow at Carpaccio Ristorante, 651 Bound Brook Road, (Rt. 28), Middlesex, NJ 08846
