James E. Schiaffino, Jr.

James E. Schiaffino, Jr., age 78, of Bel Air, MD, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025. He was the son of the late James Edwin Schiaffino, Sr. and Anna (Nitkoski) Schiaffino, and the beloved husband of Angela (Macomber) Schiaffino, with whom he shared 54 years of marriage.

Jim was a devoted member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Aberdeen, a proud member of the Highland Society of Harford County, and an active member of the Scottish American Military Society. He was a proud graduat­e of Calvert Hall College and dedicated 30 years of his career to teaching social studies in Baltimore City, where he became beloved by students and colleagues as "Mr. Ski". Jim was also a passionate historian, public speaker, and avid soccer fan. He enjoyed painting, researching and writing articles for several Scottish newsletters, and developing an archive of his family’s genealogy. He also cherished his dogs.

In addition to his loving wife, Angela Schiaffino, Jim is survived by his son, James A. Schiaffino and his wife Laura; his sister, Anna Margaret Donnelly and her husband Michael; and his brother-in-law George Macomber and his wife Patricia.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Little Sisters of the Poor St. Martin's Home, 601 Maiden Choice Lane, Catonsville, MD 21228.