Obituary: Jay Andrew Vining, 65, of Hamden

HAMDEN, CT - (From Beecher & Bennett Funeral Home) Jay Andrew Vining, age 65, of Hamden passed away on January 26, 2022.

Born in New Haven on June 22, 1956, he was the son of the late Richard J. Vining, Sr. & Mary Jean Vining Sweeney.

Jay is survived by his sister Susan (Charles) Vining of Cheshire; his brother Brian (Beth) Vining of Uncasville; niece Margaret Vining of New London; and many other family members and friends, especially Maria Calabrese.

Jay was predeceased by his brother Richard J. Vining, Jr.

Jay was a Hamden resident most of his life and graduated from Hamden High School.

He attended Central Connecticut State University. Jay was an Auto Sales and Leasing Consultant for several dealerships in New Haven County.

Jay’s family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Robert Henry, Drs. Bouvay and Nanma, and the ICU staff.

Many thanks also to Ed and the team at Yale Surgical Company O. and P.

Friends may visit with Jay’s family on Friday, Feb. 4th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Beecher & Bennett Funeral Home, 2300 Whitney Ave., Hamden. Friends may also attend his Mass of Christian Burial Saturday at 10:00 a.m. by going directly to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Hamden.

Donations in Jay’s memory may be made to the Hole in the Wall Camp Fund, Inc. at www.holeinthewallgang.org.