James Edward "Jim" Magnoli

SOUTHINGTON - James "Jim" Edward Magnoli, 62, of Southington, passed away from heart complications on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016, after a short hospitalization.

Born March 22, 1954, in New Britain, James married his high school sweetheart, Claudia Neil, and they enjoyed 43 years together and many good times with friends from Teri Court, fellow motorcyclists, and the Vumbacco/Tenny families.

Jim is survived by his son, Michael Magnoli and his wife, Breanna, of Boca Raton, Fla.; his brothers, Richard Magnoli and wife, Rosanne, and Robert Magnoli and wife, Kathleen, all of Southington; sisters, Laura Dancereau and husband, Dana, of Westfield, Mass., Dianne Mathews and husband, Anthony, of Southington; and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his mother, Marilyn J. Magnoli, of Southington; and mother-in-law, Carole Neil, of Harwich, Mass. He was predeceased by his father, John F. Magnoli; father-in-law, Charles Neil; and brother-in-law, Eric Neil. Jim proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era. Together with his brother "Rit," he co-founded New England Liner Systems Inc., an environmental contracting firm, and spent many happy, successful years in business. Most recently, he was an estimator at D'Amico Construction Company in Plainville. Jim saw many wonderful parts of the country on his motorcycle adventures to Alaska, and the Western US. He was a father to many cats.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Jim's memory may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 23, at Grace United Methodist Church, 121 Pleasant St., Southington. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family. Calling hours will be held on Saturday, Oct. 22, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Plantsville Funeral Home, 975 S. Main St., Plantsville. For online condolences and directions, please visit

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