Obituary: James J. Jeanette

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James J. Jeanette

NAUGATUCK — James J. Jeanette, 71, husband of Hedwig (Reutter) Jeanette, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at Waterbury Hospital.

Jim was born in Naugatuck on July 9, 1947. He was a lifelong resident of Naugatuck and retired from Bristol Babcock after 38 years of service. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany. Jim enjoyed camping and fishing, and was a member of the Catholic War Veterans.

Besides his loving wife, Hedwig, of 47 years, he leaves his brother, Robert Jeanette, of Florida; and numerous nieces and nephews, including Donald Jeanette and family, Brenda Jeanette and family, Tracy Capaldo and family, and Sherry, Lenny and Scotty; and his brother- and sister-in law, Lee and Alfie Conyers.

The family wishes to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at Waterbury Hospital, and special friends, Maria and David Harkness and John Mezzo, for their help and kindness during Jim’s illness.

A memorial mass will be celebrated at a future date at St. Francis of Assisi Church. The Naugatuck Valley Memorial/Fitzgerald-Zembruski Funeral Home, 240 North Main St., Naugatuck, is assisting the family with arrangements.

To send an online condolence, visit www.naugatuckvalleymemorial.com.