James J. HENEGHAN

HENEGHAN, James J.
James J. Heneghan, 69, of North Granby, CT and Cape Coral, FL, passed away on Sunday (January 20, 2013). Born in New York City and raised in the Bronx, he later settled and lived for 41 years in North Granby. A graduate of Manhattan College, he worked as a mechanical engineer in the Aerospace, Manufacturing, Commercial Real Estate, and Farming industries. He was a man of many talents and interests; he worked on the Apollo space program, received multiple US patents, but found peace listening to music and engineering things in his garage. His love of his family and dedication to his community was obvious in his readiness to always help. An accomplished rower and a national champion, he also channeled his passion for the sport as a high school, collegiate, and adult coach. In retirement, he became an avid cyclist. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Barbara; children, Kerry Heneghan Tharpe (Wink), James F. Heneghan (Christina), Tara Heneghan Law (Richard); siblings Ann Corbett, Margaret Scherder, Catherine Ballerini, Frank Heneghan; grandchildren, Margaret, Hollis, Colin, Katherine, Isabel, Annabelle, and Kyra.
Calling hours are at the Ahern Funeral Home, 111 Main St., Unionville on Friday February 1 from 3-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be at St. Patrick's, 110 Main St., Farmington on Saturday February 2 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Cape Coral Rowing Club.