James Chevalier

James John Chevalier of Newtown, CT passed away peacefully at the age of 58 along side family on September 1, 2023. Jim was born on November 22, 1964 in Warwick, RI, grew up in North Kingstown, RI and was a longtime Newtown, CT resident with his wife and daughters. He was the husband of his beloved wife Deborah (Danks) Chevalier originally from Darien, CT and father of 2 incredible daughters Jessica and Ashley. Jim was the son of the late Dorothy (King) Chevalier and is survived by his father Robert; brother Peter (Kerri); brother Andrew (Carol); and sister Sue Idskou. He also leaves behind his surviving father in law David Danks and late mother in law Patricia R Danks; sister in law Dana Lyn Danks (Wayne); brother in law David and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends from both the Danks and Chevalier families. Jim loved his late dog Brownie and surviving dog Bosco.
Jim grew up in North Kingstown, RI where he was an All-Star baseball player and a talented hockey player. He became an accomplished carpenter and moved to Greenwich, CT nearly 3 decades ago as a construction foreman. He went on to pursue a life of service as a professional fire fighter for over 2 decades with the Long Ridge Fire Company of Stamford, CT. Jim met his beautiful wife Deborah over 20 years ago and was married for 16 years. Jim loved the ocean and was an avid scuba diver. He and Deb enjoyed many days on Block Island, RI where Jim spent a number of summers working as a boat captain and dive instructor. Beyond his life of service with the fire department and as a husband and father, Jim spent many years as a Habitat for Humanity volunteer supporting numerous projects.
Jim will always be remembered as a selfless servant, dedicated husband and father always wanting to help others. He will be sorely missed.
Calling hours will be 3pm-6pm with a Catholic Prayer Service at 530pm, Wednesday, 20 September 2023 at the Honan Funeral Home, 58 Main Street, Newtown, CT 06470.
A Celebration of Life and Memorial Mass will be held 10am, Saturday, 25 November 2023 at St. Bernard Church, 275 Tower Hill Rd, North Kingstown, RI 02852.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the Long Ridge Fire Company, 366 Old Long Ridge Road, Stamford, CT 06903 or the American Red Cross, 209 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, CT 06032
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