James H. WILSON

WILSON, James H.

James H. Wilson, 78, of East Hartford, loving husband of over 51 years to Mary (Fitzgerald) Wilson, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 11, 2013 surrounded by family at St. Francis Hospital, Hartford. Born in Hartford on October 24, 1934, a son of the late George R. and Beatrice (Prutz) Wilson, he was raised and resided in Glastonbury for many years prior to becoming a resident of East Hartford over fifty years ago. James was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army and was a dedicated employee for over 35 years of Pratt & Whitney Aircraft, East Hartford where he retired in 1992 as a Lead Man/Supervisor. James was a talented Harmonica player who loved to fish, and play cards with his wife and grandchildren. He was also a long time loyal fan of the Boston Red Sox. Most of all James was a proud grandfather who enjoyed his time with his grandchildren, especially cheering them on at sporting events and supporting them at various activities. Along with his wife, Mary, James is survived by his three children, Marie R. O'Brien and her husband, Ed, of South Windsor, Rob Wilson and his fiancée, Carlene Fox, of Manchester, Amy E. Wilson of East Hartford; seven special grandchildren, Eric O'Brien and his wife, Amie, of Tolland, Steven Crispim of Andover, Alison O'Brien of Gallup, NM, Jennifer Wilson of Andover, Ashley O'Brien and Jonathan O'Brien both of South Windsor, Joshua Wilson of Andover; and one adored great-granddaughter, Kayla O'Brien of Tolland. He also leaves two brothers, Charles Wilson and his wife, Norma, of Hemet, CA, Ed Wilson and his wife, Ellen, of Glastonbury; two aunts, Arline Aniello of Old Lyme, JoAnn Prutz of East Hartford; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends. Besides his parents James was predeceased by three brothers, George "Skip" Wilson of Windsor Locks, Patrick E. Wilson of Colchester, William A. Wilson of Marlborough; a special uncle/brother, Donald Prutz of East Hartford; and a sister, Patricia Wilson of Hartford.
Funeral services will be Monday (April 15th) at 10:30 a.m. at the D'Esopo-East Hartford Memorial Chapel, 30 Carter Street, East Hartford. Burial with military honors will follow at Silver Lane Cemetery, East Hartford. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home chapel on Sunday (April 14th) from 4-7 p.m. Memorial contributions in James' name may be made to the Hoffman Heart Institute of CT at St. Francis Hospital, 114 Woodland St., Hartford, CT 06115. For on-line expressions of sympathy to the family please visit www.desopo.com.