James Mark Akoubian

We are praying for comfort for the family.
Our sincerest condolences, the Pope family.

James’s was such a great person and friend. All of us that gathered daily to visit before we drove off in our yellow limos would laugh, solve the world’s problems, you know BS style. We so miss you pal. You touch many hearts in so many ways.

Jamie Akoubian was very close to his family & loved his children. He was a Photographer, an Artist, a Fisherman & proud of his Armenian heritage. Jamie will be missed by many people.

I was terribly saddened when I heard the news that James had passed on trying to fight off the Covid virus. He was certainly a unique individual with an amazing sense of humor. At first, he sometimes exhibited a tough exterior, and yes, he could be a bit crude at times, though that aspect of his personality was tied directly to his humor. I could see through, as certainly most people could, to the kind and caring person that he really was. He had a natural talent for drawing others to himself, often for a joke or a brotherly word of correction if someone made a procedural error while driving their school bus.
As one of my fellow bus drivers, James once told me that with so many people losing their jobs and facing possible eviction from their homes, that he would willingly take in any of his extended family members “because that is what good family members do”. Only a person with a soft heart could make such a statement and really mean it.
In the simplest terms, James was like a giant candy bar: he had a crunchy outside while he was soft and sweet on the inside. Our giant fleet of school buses will still roll out in the early morning, but things will never be the same without James.

So sorry to hear of Jamie’s passing. He and I hadn’t spoken much over the past several years, but he was my best buddy throughout high school and remained a good friend. Jamie could always be counted on to bring a smile to everyone’s face with his unique brand of humor. I know he’ll be missed and I wish the entire Akoubian family all the best during this difficult time.

We will miss our wonderful nephew. He was full of mischievous humor and love. Jamie loved his family and never failed to show it. Rest In Peace! Praying for Gods peace and comfort to surround the family as He alone can.

We are so sorry to hear of Jamie’s passing and extend our deepest condolences for your loss. Alexia Marcin, Lorenza’s daughter, is a dear friend of Sammy and Sara Akoubian. We read about how Jamie found pleasure and peacefulness in fishing. In his memory, we made a donation to the C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation, which “enriches the lives of children with special needs, supports their families, and strengthens communities through the sport of fishing.” Please know that the Akoubian family is in our thoughts and prayers.

I was shocked and saddened to hear about Jamie. I was fortunate to have known him since high school. We lost touch but reconnected over the last several years. I will miss sharing the old soccer memories and his sense of humor and quick wit.
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Akoubian family during this difficult time.

Our family absolutely loved Mr. James, and we are so shocked and heart broken from this loss. He was our faithful school bus driver going on 6 years, and always looked out for our two boys. He was quick to smile, always made us laugh, and made me feel like our kids were safe and well cared for as they got to school and back home safely.

If there is a donation fund or organization that was special to Mr. James, our family would like to contribute in his honor. He was truly a wonderful friend to us all and we appreciate him and miss him so much.