1927
2017
MacKinnel Jr., James N.
James N. MacKinnel, Jr., of Branford, died Wednesday January 18, 2017 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He was the husband of the late Ann Carr MacKinnel. Mr. MacKinnel was born in New Haven February 3, 1927, a son of the late James N. and Eba Lund MacKinnel. He was a World War II veteran of the U. S. Navy. He was a graduate of UConn, where he played on the men's basketball team for three years. He worked for 36 years at SNET, retiring as a supervisor in 1985. He was a longtime member of the SNET Tigers softball team, playing into his forties. He formerly coached in the Branford Little League as the head coach of the Branford Elks team, winning many championships. He was also a member of the East Haven Stoners. He was an avid sports fan, especially of the UConn Huskies men's and women's basketball teams, the New York Giants and the St. Louis Cardinals. He was predeceased by his sister Joan Bowden. Mr. MacKinnel is survived by his sons, Michael (Diane) MacKinnel of Shelton, Doak (Maryellyn) MacKinnel of Guilford, Peter MacKinnel of SC, and Christopher (Michelle) MacKinnel of Branford; his grandchildren, Kathleen (Joshua) Nugent, Caroline, Matthew, Megan, Taylor, Brian (Christina) and Christopher (Karen) MacKinnel; his great-grandchildren, Charlie, Brian Cody, Logan and Caleb; and his brother Donald (Phoebe) MacKinnel. His family would like to thank the staff at Smilow Hospital 9th floor, Dr. Alexander Pine, Dr. Angela King, Stephanie Krasinski, RN, Elizabeth Falk, RN, Joe Foran, RN and Joel Domingo, RN, for the care and support given to their father during his final days.
Funeral from the W. S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home, 244 North Main Street, Branford, Monday morning at 9:30 for a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary Church at 10:00. Burial will follow in St. Agnes Cemetery, Branford. Friends may call Sunday from 4 – 7 p.m. For directions and online memorial see www.wsclancy.com.
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My deepest condolences on the passing of your father. I have fond memories of him from my childhood and the times our families spent together. He was a kind man.
Sam Gimple-Levine
January 23, 2017
Sam Gimple Levine
January 23, 2017
Chris and family,
I am so saddened and sorry to hear of your family's loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time as you deal with your grief, pain and sadness.
Sending you my most heartfelt condolences.
Sharon Heslin
January 23, 2017
It was an honor to care for Mr. Mackinnel. My deepest condolences for Mike and Chris and the entire family of a man who was clearly exceptional and well loved.
Angi Kang
January 22, 2017
My mom, Murial Weber and I were sadden by Mac's death. We last saw him just before Christmas for the annual Christmas get together at Mac's home. My parents, George and Muriel Weber were good friends since high school to Jim and Ann and shared many happy times with them. Both Jim and my dad were the chicken farmers to the end. Our sympathy to the boys, their wives, children and grandchildren. Mac spoke proudly of you all. Mac was a wonderful man with kind heart and we will miss him.
Paula Hebb
January 22, 2017
Jim was my good friend since the 5th grade. Bud and I enjoyed trips with Jim and Anne years ago. Will miss my weekly Monday visits with Jim. My sympathy to all the family.
Mary Johns
Mary Johns
January 21, 2017
I have many memories of growing up together. Our parents were great friends. Know I am thinking of you and your families.
Marilynn Gimple
January 20, 2017
Jim an I worked together in Bridgeport and Middletown. He was a good friend and a great guy.
Carl Pacapelli
January 20, 2017
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