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Obituary: Rufus James Jr., 58, of Hamden

Rufus, a loving father, grandfather, son and friend to many, was a dedicated employee of Central Veterinary Hospital in North Haven.

(Image via Colonial Funeral Home)

HAMDEN, CT - (From Colonial Funeral Home) Rufus James Jr., 58, of Hamden, CT passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. Born in New Haven, CT on August 25, 1963 to Bobbie and Rufus James Sr.

He graduated from Hamden High School and SCSU.

Was employed by Central Veterinary Hospital in North Haven, CT.

He leaves to mourn his passing his parents, daughter Spenser (Roberto) Hernandez, son Austin (Yanaira) James, 2 granddaughters, Peyton and Ryder Hernandez, brother Zackary James, sister Monica (Tony) Mason, nephew Jordan Brandon, nieces Tiffany James, Cara Mia James, Danielle Brandon, wife Lori James of Wallingford, CT. in addition to a host of friends and family.

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