James Louis Agius, Jr.

Well known Petaluma businessman and member of the pioneer Agius family passed away at his home in Santa Rosa, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Petaluma, James attended St. Vincent schools and graduated from Petaluma High School in 1966. He was in the antique business for a number of years, prior to opening the Petaluma Market in 1987.

James is survived by his wife, Maureen Agius, his daughter Jamie A. Smith, son, James L. Agius III and was preceded in death by his son Dominic C. Agius in 2011. Grandfather of Emma Smith and Owen Smith.

He was the son of the late James L. and Estelle “Topsy” Agius. Brother of Cynthia Agius Reynolds. He is survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, and his beloved “Petaluma Market Family”.

Jimmy, as his sister called him, took care of so many people in so many unnoticed ways. He was always there when people needed him.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, October 17, 2023 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Parent-Sorensen Mortuary & Crematory, Petaluma. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, October 18,2023 at 11:00 am at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church.  Entombment will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Petaluma.  The family prefer memorials be made to the Phoenix Theatre, PO Box 2160, Petaluma, CA 94953.