Deacon Joseph James Troutman, 60

Deacon Joseph James Troutman, 60, of Hamden, passed away Dec. 25, 2012.

He was born to the late Ernest Lee and Joanne Troutman on Feb. 05, 1952, in New Haven, CT. Joseph was a member of Gospel Temple Life Saving Ministries and he retired from Yale New Haven Hospital/St Raphael's Hospital in 2010.

He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Arnetta Troutman of Hamden; sons, Cinque Troutman of New Haven, Joseph Troutman of Meriden, James Troutman and Keron Troutman both of Hamden; brother, Ernest (Mollie) Troutman of KY; sisters, Dolores (Charles) Jackson of New Haven, Joyce (Daryl) Diggs of Hamden, Sarita (James) Walston of Hamden, Doleen (Fredrick) Kollock of New Haven, and Pamela (Danny) Heard of Hamden; mother/father-in-law, Frank and Annette Baldwin both of New Haven; sisters-in-law, Bridget Mcknight, Latania Baldwin both of New Haven; brothers-in-law, Frankie Baldwin of NC, Ryan Baldwin of New Haven; 11 grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

He was predeceased by nephews, Rasheem Walston and James Dudley.

A celebration of his life will take place Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013 at 9 a.m. at Beulah Heights First Pentecostal Church, 800 Orchard St., New Haven. Friends may call Friday, Jan. 4, from 5-8 p.m. at Howard K. Hill Funeral Services, 1287 Chapel Street, New Haven, or Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013 from 8-9 a.m. at the church. Interment will take place at Beaverdale Memorial Park, 90 Pine Rock Avenue, New Haven.

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