James J. Jacaruso

James J. Jacaruso January 25, 1943 - December 3, 2013 Canterbury - James J. Jacaruso, 70, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday Dec. 3, 2013, surrounded by his family at the Hospital of Central Connecticut Bradley Campus in Southington. Jim was born in Norwich on January 25, 1943, a son to the late Frank and Adaline (Viadella) Jacaruso Sr. He is survived by his wife Frances (Buzon) Jacaruso who he married on May 21, 1966. Jim was a graduate of Norwich Free Academy and honorably served his country within the United State Navy, serving aboard aircraft carriers. After serving his country Jim worked for Electric Boat as a Materials Technician before retiring in 2011. He was proud of his Italian heritage and was a member and President of the United Italian Heritage Committee serving as President for three years. He was also a member of the Norwich Elks for over 34 years and was named Italian Elk of the Year. Jim loved sports and his two favorite teams the New York Giants and New York Yankees. His greatest love and accomplishment is that of his children and family, enjoying attending many of his grandchildrens' sporting events. Jim believed that family is a mans most precious asset. In addition to his wife, Jim is survived by his son Matthew and wife Jodie and his daughter-in-law Michele Jacaruso and companion Todd D'Andria; brother Frank Jacaruso Jr. and wife Yvette; grandchildren Rebecca, Nicholas, Amanda and Christian; and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his son Thomas Jacaruso who passed away in 2003. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary's Church in Jewett City on Friday at 11:30 A.M. Calling hours will precede the funeral service on Friday from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at the Gagne-Piechowski Funeral Home 490 Voluntown Road Jewett City, CT. Interment will be in Dean Cemetery in Canterbury. For online condolences go to gagnepiechowski.com