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Mar 9, 1952 - Aug 27, 2019 (Age 67)
Hi Sue,
Although we have not seen each other in many years, I had a memory of you guys yesterday and mentioned it to someone I was with. For some unknown reason I checked the obits last night and was shocked to hear of this bitter news. My heart goes out to you and your family. I remember Jim as such a kind and wonderful man. Blessings to you all!
GB
Gregory Besek
September 13, 2019 | Middletown, CT
I am sending my condolences to Jim's family and to his brother Chris. I worked with Jim at McLaughlin Real Estate many years ago. I was one of the secretaries in the office. He was a great guy always smiling. We all got along very well. I'm sure he will also be missed in the community.
My sympathy to Susan and his children and grandchildren. May he Rest In Peace.
JUDY EDGE
JUDY EDGE
September 09, 2019 | SOUTHINGTON, CT
Dear Sue, Jill, and Ben. There aren't enough words to express our sympathy, but you know how much we love you. Jim brought so much joy into our lives and for that we will always be grateful. We'll miss our great friend and will treasure his and your friendship forever. Love, Rita, Dave and the boys
Dave and Rita Owens
September 07, 2019 | Wallingford, CT | Friend
I worked with Jim`s Father for 40 years at American Cyanamid (Cytec). Although I never had the pleasure of meeting "Mac" if he was anything like his Dad, he was a great person and family man.
May James T. McLaughlin`s soul rest in God`s etermal peace!
My deepest sympathy to his Family and Friends.
Sincerely,
John A. Young
Cromwell, Ct
john young
September 06, 2019 | Cromwell, CT
Susan, so sorry to hear. Sending prayers to you and your family
Elise Berger
September 06, 2019 | Meriden, CT | Friend
My friendship with Jimmy dates back to our earliest years in grammar school when we spent many hours together at his home and at my grandparents' home across from the McLaughlins on Willow Street in Wallingford. Remarkably, we attended the same grammar school; the same two high schools; and the same college. At our 40th high school reunion i played guitar with Jimmy and the band and thoroughly enjoyed the time we spent together. Hearing of his passing is heartbreaking. I truly hope that his...
September 05, 2019
Dear Susan and Chris, I was so sorry to read of Jim's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Noelle Johnson
September 05, 2019 | Wallingford, CT | Friend
Dearest Susan, words never feel like enough. I am remember the joyful evening at one of Jim's concerts. I so enjoyed the energy and spirit of him and his band. One of the fond memories stored in my heart. Please know that I am sending loving hugs and the energy of my heart to you and all the family.
Love, Lori
loreen rugle
September 04, 2019 | Painesville, OH | Friend
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loreen rugle
September 04, 2019
James T. McLaughlin Jr., 67, of Wallingford, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. He was the beloved husband of 41 years to Susan Desrochers McLaughlin.
He was born March 9, 1952, in Meriden, Connecticut, the youngest son of the late James T. McLaughlin Sr. and Margaret Mulcahy McLaughlin.
James attended Holy Trinity Catholic School, Xavier High School, and Lyman Hall High School, where he played both basketball and baseball. After graduating Central Connecticut State University he joined his brother Chris at McLaughlin Real Estate, managing the residential division for 17 years. James was a driver and salesperson for White Way Cleaners, making deliveries and growing the company's client base for 21 years until his retirement in 2016
A lifelong resident of Wallingford, James, known by friends as Mac, was a fixture of the social scene as an avid sports enthusiast, irreverent conversationalist, and frenetic musician. As keyboardist for the band Deaf Dog, Mac, along side longtime friends, would liven up many a party around town, and played the annual Lenny's Cafe Christmas party for more than a decade. For the past 15 years Mac wrote and produced original songs, most recently inspired by his loving wife and grandchildren. He was a good friend to many and loved and valued his family above all else.
In addition to his wife Susan, he is survived by his children, Jill Kaider (Kris), and Ben McLaughlin (Kate Bunce); his grandchildren, Eleanor and Lucy, and step-grandchildren Madison and Stanlee; his sister, Maryanne Hall; his brother, Christopher McLaughlin; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by siblings, Winnie Signore and Thomas McLaughlin.
His family will receive relatives and friends in The Wallingford Funeral Home, 809 N. Main St., Friday, September 6, 2019 from 4 pm to 7 pm. A service will follow in the funeral home at 7 pm. Interment will be private. A celebration of Jim's life will be held at the Wallingford Rod and Gun Club on October 5th. It was Jim's wish for his friends and relations to be brought together for music and merriment. In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory may be sent to the Sisters’ Project. P.O. Box 1643, Wallingford, CT 06492 www.thesistersproject.org. For online condolences visit www.wallingfordfh.com
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