Obituary: James J. Pascarelli, 84, of Hamden

HAMDEN, CT - (From North Haven Funeral Home) James J. Pascarelli, 84, of Hamden, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 17, 2021, at Connecticut Hospice, Branford with his family by his side.

He was the beloved husband of 58 years to Lynn Greshko Pascarelli. James was born in New Haven on March 29, 1937 and was the son of the late Domenico and Anna Piscitelli Pascarelli.

He proudly served his country faithfully in the U.S. Marine Corp in Vietnam and was a special force, green beret in the U.S. Army.

James owned his own roofing and siding company for many years, he was a carpenter and builder and later worked in sales at Home Depot in the lumber department.

He was a member of the Elks, Sons and Daughters of Italy and the Italian Heritage Club.

James enjoyed traveling with his wife, especially to their home in Florida.

Most of all he enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s sporting events and spending time with them any chance he could, James truly loved them all unconditionally.

Beloved father of Kenneth (Lauren), Keith (Kim), and Kevin (Roberta) Pascarelli. Loving grandfather of Brett, Kylie, Kristina, Dominic, Tia, Kolby, and Mila Pascarelli. Brother of Rose Cicarelli, Anna Corso and the late Harry, Frank, and Margaret Pascarelli.

The visiting hours will be on Thursday, Oct. 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue.

A service will be conducted in the funeral home at 10:30. Interment with full military honors will follow in the State Veterans Cemetery, Middletown.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, 370 7th Avenue, Suite 1802, New York, NY 10001.